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(j) Life Support
This is managed by ACTEWAGL and other private energy providers.
(k) Low Vision Aids
This is managed by the Community Services Directorate.
(l) Spectacles Subsidy Scheme
This is managed by the Community Services Directorate.
Seniors—government commitments
(Question No 1761)
Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Education and Training, upon notice, on 25 August 2011 (redirected to the Minister for Community Services):
(1) Can the Minister provide a list of all ACT Government commitments to Seniors Clubs in the ACT.
(2) What are the corresponding values for each of these initiatives.
(3) For each of commitments referred to in part (1), have it been delivered; if not, when will it be delivered.
(4) What commitments have been withdrawn and as a result, not on the list provided and what are the reasons for this.
Ms Burch: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) & (2)
The ACT Government supports the development and promotion of Seniors Clubs in a number of ways. Seniors Clubs are supported through ACT Government grants. Over the last three rounds of the Community Support and Infrastructure Grants Program (CSIG) and the ACT Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program (SGS), Seniors Clubs secured the following grants:
2008 | |||
Woden Seniors |
A building extension |
CSIG |
$50,000 |
Woden Seniors |
Floor coverings and window treatments |
CSIG |
$8,050 |
Woden Seniors |
Upgrade of IT equipment and software |
CSIG |
$7,724 |
Canberra Seniors Centre |
Upgrade of entrance area |
CSIG |
$21,550 |
Polish Seniors Club |
An activities program |
SGS |
$7,000 |
Canberra Seniors Centre |
A data projector |
SGS |
$1,671 |
2009 | |||
Woden Seniors |
Equipment to support their administration |
CSIG |
$6,946 |
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