❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the cancellation of a nutrition program at Parnngurr Community School and other schools, questioning the reason behind the cancellation and seeking details on affected schools. The Minister acknowledges the error in the initial advice but clarifies the funding arrangement.
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(1) Is the Minister aware Parnngurr Community School was advised by letter dated 23 June 2009 that the government was cancelling the Nutrition Program offered by the school as a result of 3% efficiency savings?
(2) Was the Parnngurr Community School Nutrition Program cancelled due to the requirement to meet the 3% budget reduction targets; and
(a) if not, why was the school advised this?
(3) Will the Minister provide details as to the number and names of schools that have had their Nutrition Programs cut?
(2) Was the Parnngurr Community School Nutrition Program cancelled due to the requirement to meet the 3% budget reduction targets; and
(a) if not, why was the school advised this?
(3) Will the Minister provide details as to the number and names of schools that have had their Nutrition Programs cut?
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Answered
10 November 2009
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
48 days
(1) Yes.
(2) No.
(a) The letter dated 23 June 2009 was incorrect. However, the Principal of Parnngurr Community School was aware that funding for the School Nutrition program was incorporated within a non-recurrent service agreement which expired 30 June 2009.
(3) Four schools in the listed Communities will be affected: Parnngurr Community School; Jigalong School; Punmu Community School; and Kunawarrtji Community School.
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(2) No.
(a) The letter dated 23 June 2009 was incorrect. However, the Principal of Parnngurr Community School was aware that funding for the School Nutrition program was incorporated within a non-recurrent service agreement which expired 30 June 2009.
(3) Four schools in the listed Communities will be affected: Parnngurr Community School; Jigalong School; Punmu Community School; and Kunawarrtji Community School.
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