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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 5 Hansard (4 May) . . Page.. 1326 ..
MR HIRD (continuing):
Congratulations. Under the heading "Older Canberrans", it says:
Canberra's population is rapidly ageing. The number of people 65 years and older is expected to more than double in the next 15 years. This changing population profile is placing far greater demands upon the government to provide services and policies that address key issues such as retirement incomes, health, home and community care and transport.
The Government is taking an active role in that area.
On page 20 there is a heading "A Contributing Community". Contribution to the community is something that we well know. Perhaps the Minister responsible for one of those areas of volunteers is going to close the debate on this subject. This document says:
Volunteers in the ACT are an invaluable resource to hundreds of organisations, large or small. They are found in a wide range of areas, including health, welfare, education, the arts, sport and recreation, tourism, emergency services and the environment.
I especially mention emergency services, the unsung heroes, for the efforts that are put in. When we need those people they are there to answer the call. This Government has recognised it by making a sizeable contribution to those people. Congratulations, Chief Minister.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
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