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MINISTER FOR HEALTH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 1136

Health Grants Program

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Health - In relation to the 1992-93 ACT Health Grants Program:

(1) Which organisations received grants.

(2) What is the amount of funding each organisation received.

(3) For what purpose or program was each grant made.

(4) What contribution is each program expected to make to improving public health.

Mr Berry - the answer to Mrs Carnells question is:

1) ABORTION COUNSELLING SERVICE INC.

2) Funding received in 1992/93: $44,000

3) Purpose of Grant: Funding provided for non directive counselling to women facing unplanned or unwanted pregnancies including information on abortion procedures and facilities, post abortion counselling, contraception information and community education.

4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Facilitates informed decision making on pregnancy/termination.

1) ACT CANCER SOCIETY INC.

2) Funding received in 1992/93: $41,000

3) Purpose of Grant: Funding contributed to the services offered by the ACT Cancer Society. These include cancer information, education, prevention and early intervention in workplaces, schools and the community. Education was provided on skin cancer, smoking, womens health and cancer generally.

4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves community awareness and action in preventing cancer.

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