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(2) No.
(3) There is no designated ACT Government support for this very broad cohort of our community to participate in sport and recreation beyond our existing investment in sporting peak bodies, capital works and programs, all of which have potential to impact the cost of participation.
The ACT Government’s Tenant Participation Grants program aims to encourage and support participation by public housing tenants in social networks by engaging with the community through a range of activities for physical, social, and personal development. This includes sporting participation. https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/hcs/grants
Other funding support is available through the programs below:
• Future of Education Equity Fund - https://www.education.act.gov.au/support-for-our-students/financial-and-resource-assistance-for-families
• Youth Interact Scholarships https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/youth/grants/guidelines
• Indigenous Sport Grant Program (Commonwealth Government Funding, ACT residents can apply) https://www.wbacc.gov.au/indigenous-sports-grants/
Funding to support kids who would otherwise be unable to participate in junior sport has also previously been available through Every Chance to Play, however this program is not currently running.
Health—anti-smoking measures
(Question No 808)
Mr Davis asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 3 June 2022:
How many infringement notices have been issued under the Smoke-Free Public Places Act since its amendment in 2016.
Ms Cheyne: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
One Criminal Infringement Notice (CIN) was issued by ACT Policing in July 2018.
There have been no infringements issued by Access Canberra or ACT Health under the Smoke-Free Public Places Act since its amendment in 2016.
Canberra Institute of Technology—surveys
(Question No 809)
Ms Lee asked the Minister for Skills, upon notice, on 3 June 2022:
In relation to the Canberra Institute of Technology, can the Minister provide the internal survey results on (a) Strategic Compass 2020 and (b) Strategic Compass – Futures 2025.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
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