Page 3994 - Week 09 - Thursday, 25 August 2011
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Questions without notice taken on notice
Bimberi Youth Justice Centre
Ms BURCH (in reply to a question and a supplementary question by Ms Hunter on Tuesday, 16 August 2011): Following Question Time yesterday, I advised the Assembly that at the last sittings Ms Hunter had asked me, as the Minister for Community Services, a question on the number of recommendations on the Bimberi Review that have been progressed. Further I advised I would table a summary of Recommendations that have already been actioned or completed by the Community Services Directorate for Member’s information.
Attachment A
Human Rights Commission Report The ACT Youth Justice System: A Report to the ACT Legislative Assembly by the Human Rights Commission
Summary of Recommendations Already Actioned (completed or underway) by the Community Services Directorate
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Rec No. |
What the recommendation/s is about |
Comments |
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4.7 4.11 4.12 |
The development of shared statement of purpose for Bimberi and translating this into a practice framework |
Work commenced |
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4.13 4.17 |
A consultant to work with staff and management to improve the culture at Bimberi |
Work commenced |
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4.14 5.24 |
Introducing a performance management process and supervision training for managers |
Work commenced |
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5.1 |
Including qualifications in youth work for youth worker positions at Bimberi |
Completed |
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5.2 |
Training for Bimberi managers on psychometric testing |
Completed |
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5.4 |
Filling the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Liaison Position at Bimberi |
Work commenced |
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5.5 |
Continuing the over-recruit strategy at Bimberi |
Completed |
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5.8 |
Continuing Expressions of Interest for temporary positions in Community Youth Justice |
Completed |
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5.9 |
Reviewing the classification structure for youth workers at Bimberi |
Work commenced |
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5.10 |
Undertake a training assessment needs of Bimberi staff |
Work commenced |
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5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 |
Development of an extended induction training program at Bimberi and working with local training providers and universities to scope opportunities for youth justice specific qualifications |
Work commenced |
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5.24 5.25 5.27 |
Improved support to staff at Bimberi including performance management, addressing work safety issues and improving communication between staff and management |
Work commenced |
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6.7 6.8 |
Review record keeping systems at Bimberi including the need for an electronic information database |
Work commenced |
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