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(1) Does Bimberi maintain a stockpile of spit hoods; if so, how many does it have.

(2) In what situations would Bimberi staff use a spit hood.

(3) When was the last time Bimberi staff used a spit hood on a person.

(4) Do Bimberi staff have any restrictions on who a spit hood can be used on.

Ms Davidson: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1) Bimberi Youth Justice Centre does not use spit hoods. If a young person is known to spit, staff have access to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as face shields.

2) Please see response to question number one.

3) Bimberi staff have never used spit hoods on a person.

4) Please see response to question number one.

Children and young people—wellbeing dashboard
(Question No 747)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Families and Community Services, upon notice, on 8 April 2022:

When will the new wellbeing dashboard, raised in the Minister’s progress update on the implementation of the ACT Children and Young People’s Commitment 2015-2025, dated 6 April 2022, be available.

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

The new wellbeing dashboard is a lens of wellbeing focused on children and young people presenting data from conception to twenty-five years of age, also known as the Children and Young People’s Lens (CYP Lens). The CYP Lens is currently scheduled for release in July 2022.

Children and young people—Best Start for Canberra’s Children strategy
(Question No 749)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Families and Community Services, upon notice, on 8 April 2022:

In relation to the Best Start for Canberra’s Children development initiatives raised in the Minister’s progress update on the implementation of the ACT Children and Young People’s Commitment 2015-2025, dated 6 April 2022, when is it expected that this five-year strategy will be ready for implementation.

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:


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