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(3) If actual and committed expenditure for (a) 2008-09, (b) 2009-10, (c) 2010-11 and (d) 2011-12 did not equate to the Treasury costings for this commitment, why not.
(4) What evaluation has been undertaken of the implementation of this program and can the Minister provide a copy of this evaluation.
Ms Burch: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The Government has honoured its election commitment in relation to establishing a multicultural youth services program to assist young people in the Canberra multicultural community who are at risk of social isolation or delinquency. Funding of $105,000 over four years was allocated in the 2010 ACT Budget for outreach services directed at multicultural youth in the ACT to assist young refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian entrants gain access to appropriate services and programs.
Funding for the program has been allocated as follows:
|
2010-11 $’000 |
2011-12 $’000 |
2012-13 $’000 |
2013-14 $’000 |
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25 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
(2) On 30 November 2010, Multicultural Youth Services ACT was engaged to:
• organise seven information sessions in the areas of young women, health, mental health, relationships, employment, business opportunities, legal obligations and lifestyle;
• refer the identified group to appropriate mainstream service providers;
• initiate contact with young multicultural people from a range of countries of origin and backgrounds;
• provide ongoing activities which will increase awareness of consumer protection among multicultural young people and increase financial literacy;
• coordinate multicultural young people’s participation in tailored school holiday programs, Youth Week events and the National Multicultural Festival; and
• coordinate volunteer activities and playgroups for multicultural young parents.
Multicultural Youth Services ACT will submit a report every six months against services undertaken. The first report is due by 30 June 2011.
(3) The actual and committed expenditure for this commitment will equate to the Treasury costings.
(4) An evaluation of the program will occur following receipt of the first report by the service provider, Multicultural Youth Services ACT, after 30 June 2011.
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