Ms. Mettam seeks assurance of continued funding for The People Place Busselton through the Empowering Communities Program. The Minister's response outlines the process for securing funding and clarifies the program's timeline.

AnsweredQoN 4776Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 February 2019
Portfolio
Community Services

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I
refer to Legislative Council Question Without Notice No. 18 answered on 12 February
2019, and I ask: (a) Will
The People Place Busselton be guaranteed funding through the Empowering
Communities Program when their service model aligns with the requirements of
the program; (b) To be funded beyond 2020, will
The People Place Busselton need to reapply for funding through the current or future rounds of the Empowering Communities Program; and (c) When will the next round of the Empowering Communities Program funding be available for
tender?

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Answered
19 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
6 days
a) The Department of Communities is working with The People Place Busselton to assist them to demonstrate alignment with the Empowering Communities program. Once this is achieved, the organisation will be invited to submit an Offer, in line with State Supply Commission Policies, which will be formally assessed by an evaluation panel.
b) The People Place Busselton is currently contracted to 30 June 2020. Further funding beyond this date is contingent upon progress to align with the Empowering Communities program.
c) The contracts for the Empowering Communities Program are for a period of five years, to 30 June 2024.

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