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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1998 Week 8 Hansard (29 October) . . Page.. 2532 ..

QUESTION ON NOTICE: No. 43

Mr Wood - on 2 September 1998 asked the Minister for Health and Community Care questions in relation to the HACC funding:

(1) Of the 1998-99 HACC growth funds -

(a) what percentage was used to spot/directly purchase support services for (i) older people and (ii) people with disabilities in the ACT.

(b) what percentage was (i) put to tender and (ii) how were they determined.

(c) what was the basis of the decision to tender respite care and in-home support services and not to spot purchase from existing provider agencies in the ACT.

(2) In relation to the allocation of funds to Kincare (a NSW based organisation) -

(a) what consideration was given to the impact on the current and future community based service system for (i) older people and (ii) people with disabilities in the ACT.

(3) When was the Kincare Community Service incorporated as a non-profit
organisation, and

(a) who is eligible to be a member;

(b) where is it incorporated;

(c) what are its objectives;

(d) who is on the board; and

(e) are there any ACT residents who are (i) members of the organisation or (ii) on its board of management.

(4) Will Kincare Community Services be required to establish an administration office in the ACT or will it be run from Sydney.

(5) Will ACT HACC funds be used to purchase administration services for Kincare in NSW.

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