Hon. Donna Faragher asks about the commencement, duration, location, and funding of the 'Caring for Country—Caring for Self' pilot program for Aboriginal youth, which the Minister confirms has commenced and provides details on.

AnsweredQoN 811Legislative Council
Asked
14 October 2021
Portfolio
Education and Training

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ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS —
CARING FOR COUNTRY—CARING FOR SELF PROGRAM
811. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Minister for Education and
Training:
I refer to the joint ministerial
media statement titled ''Support for Aboriginal youth through 'caring
for country—caring for self' program'' released on 17
August 2021 regarding the introduction of a new pilot program aimed at
supporting the development of Aboriginal youth.
(l) Has the pilot already commenced;
and, if not, when is it expected to begin?
(2) What is the duration of the
pilot program and where is it being delivered?
(3) What is the total amount of
funding allocated to deliver the pilot program?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) Yes. The pilot commenced on 19
July 2021.
(2) The duration
of the pilot is 12 months. It is being delivered in Northam and is servicing
the surrounding areas in the wheatbelt.
(3) The total amount of funding is $244
200, including GST.

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