❓ Question regarding the Premier's intention to create an Office of Early Childhood, following a recommendation from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Premier's response outlines existing initiatives and future plans for early childhood development.
AnsweredQoN 5047Legislative Council
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I refer to recommendation 32 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report on the
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which refers to the need for a central Office of Early Childhood for coordinating and managing a Statewide plan for early childhood so as to address the needs of Western Australian families and children holistically, and I ask -
(1) Does the Premier intend to create an Office of Early Childhood in Western Australia?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which refers to the need for a central Office of Early Childhood for coordinating and managing a Statewide plan for early childhood so as to address the needs of Western Australian families and children holistically, and I ask -
(1) Does the Premier intend to create an Office of Early Childhood in Western Australia?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 March 2012
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
121 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(1) The Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning was established three years ago in the Department of Education with a focus on closing the gap for Aboriginal children, better coordinating Kindergarten and Pre-primary programs with child care services, and working closely with parents to help with early learning in the home and the transition to school.
In addition, as indicated in the Premier's statement to Parliament on 21 February 2012 outlining this Government's agenda for this year, we will shortly provide details of our previously-announced plan to co-locate children and family services on school and other community sites, particularly in low socio-economic areas.
(2) Not applicable.
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(1) The Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning was established three years ago in the Department of Education with a focus on closing the gap for Aboriginal children, better coordinating Kindergarten and Pre-primary programs with child care services, and working closely with parents to help with early learning in the home and the transition to school.
In addition, as indicated in the Premier's statement to Parliament on 21 February 2012 outlining this Government's agenda for this year, we will shortly provide details of our previously-announced plan to co-locate children and family services on school and other community sites, particularly in low socio-economic areas.
(2) Not applicable.
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