Page 1682 - Week 06 - Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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There is help for Canberrans to live healthier and more active lifestyles, with significant funding for a range of sport and recreational initiatives, the continuation of our healthy weight programs, and more walking and cycling projects.
This Budget invests more than $961 million in our education system—a 6 per cent rise on last year. This supports our educators to improve learning outcomes for all students in all schools, regardless of the students’ ability or their background.
Childcare centres will be upgraded and there will be improved training for preschool teachers.
Capital funding of almost $82 million will improve education infrastructure and enhance information and communication technology in schools.
The Budget also includes the construction of the new Coombs Primary School, a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater for more than 700 students.
This Budget maintains Canberra’s status as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
It provides accessible, high quality services, and supports those Canberrans who need a helping hand.
More than $465 million will be provided for community services and housing, including enhanced funding for disability and out-of-home care services, community housing and homelessness services.
Children with disabilities will receive extra support, with funding for more school-based therapy intervention services.
Canberrans with disabilities will receive appropriate care in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Better Human Services initiatives will simplify access to, and help from, community services—ensuring vulnerable Canberrans get the right service, at the right time and for the right duration.
Homelessness services will be boosted, with extra support for people with multiple and complex needs.
The Government is committed to maintaining a safer community.
The capacity of our emergency services will be improved, with a new ambulance and fire station to be built in Aranda, and communications upgraded to better manage emergency responses.
Funding is also provided for a range of justice system reforms and improvements, notably to focus on preventative programs, a new court facility, and upgrades to the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
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