Page 2224 - Week 08 - Tuesday, 4 June 2013
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Local sporting organisations and facilities will receive more funding—including netball, soccer and cycling, among others. Work begins on the innovative sports hub at the University of Canberra.
Canberra is a smart city, with internationally renowned education and research institutions and the best public education system in the country.
Last week the ACT Government agreed to partner with the Commonwealth to implement the National Education Reform Agreement.
This will provide a total increase of $190 million in Government funding to all ACT schools by 2019.
ACT Government schools are already above the national resourcing benchmark—this Budget maintains growth in per student funding of 3 per cent, and includes funds to transition to the new model.
The agreement provides particular help to Catholic systemic schools, and the Budget provides an $8.6 million new funding boost for non-government schools over the next four years.
The Budget also funds more professional development for teachers, more assistance to students with special needs, including transport and financial assistance, and establishes a new Introductory English Centre in Tuggeranong.
There is extra funding for students with a disability and for non-government students and schools, including the establishment of new non-government pre-schools.
Liveability and opportunity
Canberra has a deserved reputation as one of the most livable and accessible cities in the world.
It is a city we locals are particularly proud of, especially in a year of celebration such as this.
This Budget provides substantial funding to ensure our quality of life remains second to none.
The Government is committed to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people, and people who need extra assistance and a hand up.
The Government has agreed with the Commonwealth for the ACT to be a launch site for DisabilityCare—one of the most important social reforms in our country’s history.
The Gallagher Government will contribute significant resources to the scheme in coming years.
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