Hon Nick Goiran questions the Department of Health's financial contribution to the Early Years Initiative (EYI), seeking a breakdown of funding over time. The response indicates the department will contribute in-kind resources and FTE, not direct financial contributions.

AnsweredQoN 1088Legislative Council
Asked
28 March 2018
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the response provided to question without notice No.123 from the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Community Services, and I ask: (a) with regards to the Government’s commitment to provide $24.6 million over ten years for the early childhood initiative, what is the total amount of this funding being provided by the Department of Health: (i) what is the breakdown of the quantum of funding provided in (a), by year over the forward estimates period; and (ii) what is the breakdown of the quantum of funding provided in (a), across the ten years of the commitment; and (b) with regards to the appropriation service summary on page 121 of Budget Paper 2, Volume 1, which service (or services) is the funding for the early childhood initiative being provided from?

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Answered
15 May 2018
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
8 days
I am advised that:
(a) Resourcing contributions to the Early Years Initiative (EYI) by partners (State Government, Minderoo Foundation and Telethon Kids Institute) may include a direct financial contribution, FTE, or in-kind resources. State Government funding will be sourced from repurposing or refocusing existing expenditure from current programs and in-kind contributions.
The Department of Health will not provide a direct financial contribution to the EYI; however will provide in-kind contributions and FTE to support the delivery of the EYI, including the delivery of services in communities selected to participate in the EYI.
(i-ii) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable

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