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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2002 Week 9 Hansard (21 August) . . Page.. 2780 ..

the landlord. The Australian Federal police have done a risk assessment on the premises and Rainbow staff have acted on their suggestions for change.

21. What protocols are in place for the rehabilitation and employment of its consumers?

One of Rainbow's main functions is to provide suitable vocational orientated programs to members. Any members interested in further training and employment are referred to the relevant employment and rehabilitation organisations for mentally ill people.

22. What plans are there to open other Rainbow facilities around the ACT?

Rainbow is a pilot program funded through the National Mental Health Strategy. There are no current plans to open other Rainbow type facilities. Further planning for the range of mental health rehabilitation facilities and services required in the ACT will take place in the context of the development of the ACT Mental Health Strategy and Action Plan, due to be finalised in early 2003, and will also depend on the outcome of the independent evaluation of the Rainbow.

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Attachment A

Program Manager Duty Statement

1) Responsible within policy and budgetary guidelines to the MIFF Committee for the day to day operations of the consumer facility

2) Prepare policy papers on various aspects of the facility (including hours of operation, membership matters, budgets, activities and program evaluation) for consideration by the Facility Management Group and MIFF Committee

3) Liaise with facility members and other service providers to implement innovative programs in the facility

4) Responsible for the supervision of staff and volunteers

5) Attend Management Group meetings and, as required, Committee meetings of the Foundation.

Program Assistant Duty Statement

1) Promote the facility throughout the ACT to consumers and service providers

2) Prepare and distribute, as appropriate, documentation relating to the facility

3) Assist in the day to day activities of the facility

4) Assist in implementing innovative programs

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