Page 4185 - Week 11 - Thursday, 21 September 2017

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The Group is providing guidance and advice to me on affordable housing and homelessness policy and, in particular, on possible actions which could be included in a new ACT Housing Strategy.

The Group has been chosen for their independent external expertise and reflects the desire to engage with a broader and different group of interlocutors on the important issue of social and affordable housing policy.

The Group has guided and informed how the government is consulting with the wider community on these key issues. Members are also participating in targeted focus groups and wider community consultations, and are providing a conduit for feedback from interested stakeholders within their cohort.

The Group is also contributing to the planning of the ACT Housing and Homelessness Summit planned for October 2017.

Children and young people—trauma recovery centre
(Question No 595)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, upon notice, on 25 August 2017:

(1) How many children and youth are currently receiving services at the Trauma Recovery Centre, Melaleuca Place.

(2) How many children and youth are currently receiving services at the Trauma Recovery Centre, Melaleuca Place who are (a) 0-12 months, (b) 3-5 years, (c) 5-7 years, (d) 7-9 years and (e) 9-12 years.

(3) How many children and youth are currently receiving services at the Trauma Recovery Centre, Melaleuca Place who were (a) 0-12 months, (b) 3-5 years, (c) 5-7 years, (d) 7-9 years and (e) 9-12 years in (i) 2013, (ii) 2014, (iii) 2015 and (iv) 2016

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. As at 4 September 2017, Melaleuca Place is currently providing service to 45 children.

2. The age range of children and young people currently receiving services from Melaleuca Place are:

(a) 0-2 years – 7 children

(b) 3-5 years – 7 children

(c) 5-7 years – 6 children

(d) 7-9 years – 8 children

(e) 9-12 years – 17 children

3. The number of children currently receiving services from Melaleuca Place who were (a) 0-12 months, (b) 3-5 years, (c) 5-7 years, (d) 7-9 years and (e) 9-12 years in (i) 2013, (ii) 2014, (iii) 2015 and (iv) 2016 is:

(i) 2013 – Melaleuca Place commenced providing services to children in 2014.


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