Page 4086 - Week 15 - Thursday, 17 December 1992
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Madam Speaker, this acknowledges that some 90 per cent of carers are currently caring for their elderly relatives at home, with very little support.
Recommendation 21 says:
Consideration be given to the provision of a crisis care facility for the aged in the northern part of Canberra.
Such a facility would complement Burrangirri's role on the south side of Canberra in providing respite care facilities.
Recommendation 22 says:
The Government undertake to construct a convalescent facility in the ACT as a matter of urgency.
This recommendation was actually first put forward in 1989 by the previous Assembly's Social Policy Committee, which looked into services and the needs of the ageing. This recommendation would be cost effective in the longer term by reducing the need for longer stays for people in hospital.
Madam Speaker, in conclusion, I believe that this report is a significant one which comprehensively addresses the needs of aged people in our community for high-quality accommodation and support services. I, too, would like to thank the inquiry staff, most especially Mr Greg McIntosh for his contribution, and to thank both Greg and my fellow committee members for their work in producing this report. I believe that the Legislative Assembly has a report to be proud of. I commend it and its recommendations to this Assembly.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
SOCIAL POLICY - STANDING COMMITTEE
Reference - Community and Cultural Use of Schools
MR WOOD (Minister for Education and Training, Minister for the Arts and Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning) (12.20): Madam Speaker, I seek leave to move a motion referring a matter to the Social Policy Committee.
Leave granted.
MR WOOD: Madam Speaker, under standing order 214, I move:
That:
(1) Noting the Government's response to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Infrastructure's Report on the Possible Use of the $19m Casino Premium, namely "... a review of school use policies prior to committing the funds for regional based facilities for cultural activities".
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