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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1329

Community Services Grants

MRS CARNELL - Asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services -In relation to the Community Services Grants (announced in the Canberra Times 4 July 1994) -

(1) How many applications (a) were successful; (b) who received them and (c) what were they for.

(2) How many applications (a) were unsuccessful; (b) who submitted them and (c) what were they for.

(3) What methodology is used to evaluate and refuse or approve applications for grants.

(4) What criteria must an application meet with regard to: (a) value to the community; (b) the number of people it will assist; (c) whether the service to be provided is needed; (d) whether the service to be provided fills a gap; (e) whether the service to be provided is duplicated; and (f) the viability of the project.

MR LAMONT - The answer to the members question is as follows -

(1) (a) A total of sixty one applications were successful. A list of successful applicants, purpose of the grant and amount of funding is at Attachment A.

(2) (a) A total of thirty four applications were unsuccessful. A list of unsuccessful applicants, purpose of the grant and amount sought is at Attachment B

(3) All applications are assessed against set criteria. A copy of the assessment criteria is at Attachment C. In addition applications are also considered and assessed by relevant line areas including Family Services Branch, Disability Services Grants and the Home and Community Care Program.

(4) (a) The value to the community is gauged through the number of people who will use the project/service, whether the project

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