❓ The Minister for Sport and Recreation details government initiatives to improve sporting and recreational facilities for Indigenous communities in WA, including allocating specific funding and addressing previous systemic disadvantages in accessing grants.
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Can the minister please inform the House how the Government is improving sporting and recreational facilities for the State’s indigenous population? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I thank the member for Geraldton for the question and his interest in the development of facilities in his area. I announced last Friday the allocation of more than $9.3 million in state government grants towards the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities throughout WA. A significant proportion of the $9.3 million was allocated to provide much-needed sporting infrastructure for WA’s indigenous population. Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Geraldton for the question and his interest in the development of facilities in his area. I announced last Friday the allocation of more than $9.3 million in state government grants towards the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities throughout WA. A significant proportion of the $9.3 million was allocated to provide much-needed sporting infrastructure for WA’s indigenous population. Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I thank the member for Geraldton for the question and his interest in the development of facilities in his area. I announced last Friday the allocation of more than $9.3 million in state government grants towards the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities throughout WA. A significant proportion of the $9.3 million was allocated to provide much-needed sporting infrastructure for WA’s indigenous population. Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for Geraldton for the question and his interest in the development of facilities in his area. I announced last Friday the allocation of more than $9.3 million in state government grants towards the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities throughout WA. A significant proportion of the $9.3 million was allocated to provide much-needed sporting infrastructure for WA’s indigenous population. Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I thank the member for Geraldton for the question and his interest in the development of facilities in his area. I announced last Friday the allocation of more than $9.3 million in state government grants towards the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities throughout WA. A significant proportion of the $9.3 million was allocated to provide much-needed sporting infrastructure for WA’s indigenous population. Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Since becoming the Minister for Sport and Recreation, it has concerned me considerably that under the community sport and recreation facility fund process - the CSRFF as most members would know it - Aboriginal communities in large part were missing out on the benefits that accrued to other communities through the fund. There were a variety of reasons for that situation: one was a simple lack of information, another was an unwillingness in local government areas to promote projects and so on. I determined to do something about it. The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The impetus for the action came from the Gordon inquiry, which pointed to a lack of facilities in many Aboriginal communities. Therefore, I decided to isolate $500 000 from the CSRFF to apply specifically to Aboriginal communities, and to which different criteria would apply. This recognised the need to build sustainable communities in Aboriginal areas. In the announcements made last week, $592 962 was granted to Aboriginal corporations to specifically service Aboriginal communities. This was more than the $500 000 originally set aside. A further $2.5 million or more is allocated to other local government areas with significant indigenous populations; for example, Halls Creek and Leonora. This is a major step forward in the way the Department of Sport and Recreation and, indeed, the Government of WA address indigenous communities. We recognised the huge need that the previous system was not addressing. We decided to do something about it, and guess what? We have done so. I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I will quickly list a couple of the projects: the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation will receive $24 000 to develop a multipurpose basketball court; the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $243 000 towards the construction of a multipurpose recreation facility; the Karalundi Adventists Aboriginal Educational Centre will receive $38 000 towards the conclusion of the construction of an indoor recreation centre; the Warburton community will receive $19 500 for its local swimming pool; and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will receive $268 000 for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility. Under the way the scheme worked previously, these communities would never have had access to that money. I am very happy they now have that access. In addition, the Shire of Halls Creek, which has a high proportion of indigenous people, has received $1.5 million towards the construction of an aquatic centre, which amount is the maximum permissible under the scheme. We are all aware of the benefits of aquatic centres to Aboriginal communities. The former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kim Hames, introduced aquatic centres into some small Aboriginal communities. There was criticism at the time but they have delivered great health benefits to those communities. The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, which also has a high indigenous population, is to receive $240 000 for the installation of lighting on the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing ovals. The Shire of Leonora will receive $1.06 million for an important project. The money is derived from earlier projects that have not come to fruition. Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Just table the report. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Opposition does not like to hear this; it does not want to hear what the Government is doing for Aboriginal communities. The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
The $1.06 million for the Shire of Leonora is to assist in the construction of a new multimillion-dollar indoor swimming pool complex. The projects total in excess of $3 million dollars. I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
I am very happy that the Government has been able to address the great and obvious needs of Aboriginal communities. This is a watershed in the relationship between Aboriginal communities and the State Government. I am very grateful to the Department of Indigenous Affairs. The department went to local communities and spoke to representatives. It asked them what projects they wanted to see developed. The department responded to those needs. These projects will deliver great advantages to Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia.
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