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In relation to the Chomley Court Park and Ride, does Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) intend to sell the TCCS managed land blocks of (a) Evatt, Block 2 Section 121, (b) Evatt, Block 3 Section 131 and (c) Evatt, Block 14 Section 52.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The possible sale of Territory land that is under the custodianship of other Directorates, including Transport Canberra and City Services, is generally a matter led and coordinated by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD). I can advise that there are no current intentions to sell Block 2 Section 121 Evatt or Block 3 Section 131 Evatt. I can confirm that EPSDD has received an application for the direct sale of land at Block 14 Section 52 Evatt. This application is subject to government consideration.
Alexander Maconochie Centre—detainee parent programs
(Question No 977)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 25 November 2022:
(1) Given that the Shine for Kids program, referenced on page 69 of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate 2021-2022 Annual Report, only had two fathers complete the program, how many fathers completed the Storytime program in the
(a) 2018-19, (b) 2019-20 and (c) 2020-21.
(2) Does the ACT subsidise or pay Shine for Kids for facilitating the Storytime program; if so, how much.
(3) Can the Minister provide a description of how this program works in practice.
(4) Is there an equivalent program for women detainees.
(5) How did Covid-19 impact on the service delivery of this program.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) Detainee participation numbers in the Story Time Program were not readily available within the timeframe for response, noting the need to engage with Shine for Kids. The detail will be provided as soon as it comes to hand.
2) Yes, the ACT Government pays Shine for Kids for their services which includes the Story Time Program. In 2021/22, $165,947 was paid to Shine for Kids for their services, including the Story Time Program. It is noted the Story Time Program is not separately costed.
3) The Story Time Program is open to all detainees and involves recording a detainee narrating a story so their child can listen to their parent’s voice. Shine for Kids promotes the program to which detainees may self-refer.
4) As above, the Story Time Program is open to all detainees including women.
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