Mr. Stephens asks about the Minister's receipt of a youth services report from Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee and the steps taken to ensure continued funding for their services in Balgo, Billiluna, and Mulan. The Minister confirms receipt and outlines funding arrangements.

AnsweredQoN 831Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2009
Portfolio
Child Protection

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(1) Has the Minister received a copy of the Youth Services Report from Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee (PMHC) from the Balgo community in the Kimberley?
(2) What steps has the Minister taken to ensure continued funding to PMHC to carry on these essential services in the communities of Balgo, Billiluna and Mulan?

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Answered
14 May 2009
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
8 days
1. Yes
2. The Department for Child Protection has advised it has liaised with relevant Commonwealth and State government agencies and the local organisations to ensure that the service is maintained in Balgo, Billiluna and Mulan . The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department has informed the Department that they have allocated $200,000 in 09/10 and Palyalatju has approximately $70,000 in grant funds to carry over. Together these funds are sufficient to continue the program in 2009/10. If necessary, the Department will provide additional funding for 2009/10 and subsequent years to ensure these services are maintained.
The Department is committed to ensuring that youth services in Balgo, Billiluna and Mulan continue in the longer term.
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