Page 2295 - Week 07 - Thursday, 16 June 1994
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Funding was set aside in the 1993-94 Budget to establish an Aboriginal Employment Development Team. The team will work in consultation with local communities and relevant government agencies to increase employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. In addition, an Equity Training Allowance for ACT Government Service labour market programs was provided for in the 1993-94 Budget.
HEALTH
The ACT has maintained its funding for the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service and has obtained funds under the National Aboriginal Health Strategy to pay for a full time coordinator for the Service. Funds have also been obtained through the Strategy for a mental health worker; a drug, alcohol and HIV/AIDS worker; a hospital based Aboriginal liaison worker; an education program for mainstream health workers on Aboriginal issues; and an immunisation service.
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The ACT Housing Trust now collects information which, in consultation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, will assist in identifying housing needs specific to that community. The ACT Government has received money under the National Aboriginal Health Strategy to jointly fund an emergency accommodation project for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
MONITORING
I believe it is essential that the implementation of the Royal Commission's recommendations is closely monitored.
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