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young person. The level of support offered to all carers to enable this to occur is a priority and every effort is made to ensure families are receiving the support needed during this unprecedented event.
ACT Together are also providing a range of therapeutic and practical supports to all carers, which includes:
• carer coffee groups facilitated online to connect carers with support staff and therapeutic supports;
• information on government and community supports such as childcare and hampers;
• reimbursement for flu shot;
• therapeutic consults;
• support work for families;
• liaison with schools;
• information guides on COVID-19;
• support around IT particularly for schooling and contact;
• social stories to support children to understand the pandemic; and
• online training around self-care during a pandemic.
Transport Canberra––Ginninderry shuttle bus
(Question No 2970)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 3 April 2020:
(1) What is the total cost (initial investment, staffing, fuel, maintenance, etc) of the shuttle bus that began service in Ginninderry on 2 March 2020.
(2) How much is the developer contributing to these costs and how much is the ACT Government’s contribution.
(3) Are any of these costs currently offset by fares; if so, what has fare revenue been.
(4) What has patronage of these shuttle buses been since commencing operation.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Total operating cost (including initial investment, staffing, fuel, maintenance, etc) is $1,116,411.74.
(2) Developer’s contribution is a one-off payment of $526,411.74. Transport Canberra and City Services’ annual contribution is $590,000.
(3) The Strathnairn shuttle bus is currently free of charge to customers, with running costs absorbed by Transport Canberra operating budget. The costs are indirectly offset by passengers paying normal fares when they connect to broader public transport network.
(4) Transport Canberra is currently installing and programming MyWay ticketing equipment to both vehicles. When operational, this equipment will provide and report
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