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The Education Directorate is leading development of the implementation plan for the Future of Education strategy, including activities to support the development of strong communities for learning. This includes ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Community Services Directorate.
(2) A motion debated in the Legislative Assembly on 19 September 2018 called on the ACT Government to:
a) continue to develop Future of Education implementation plans in consultation with government and non-government schools; and
b) report back to the Assembly on the Future of Education implementation plans, including measures aimed at lifting academic performance, during the February 2019 sitting.
The development of the implementation plan for the Future of Education strategy includes ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Community Services Directorate.
Men’s shed program—mental health
(Question No 2107)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Mental Health, upon notice, on 30 November 2018:
(1) Will the ACT Government be willing to help provide support as a joint host for Men’s Shed mental health-themed events in the coming year; if not, what other ways will the Government support Men’s Shed for such events.
(2) What other measures will the ACT Government take to support and address the issue of mental health at the Men’s Shed communities in the ACT.
(3) What steps does the ACT Government recommend Men’s Shed take to address the issue of mental health within their community.
(4) What supports are available for organisations such as Men’s Shed in dealing with community mental health issues.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government is keen to continue its support of the Men’s Shed mental health themed events in the coming year. ACT Government can contribute speakers to the event and invites representatives from Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) to contact the Mental Health Policy Team at ACT Health to discuss the matter further.
(2) The ACT Government has proudly supported and actively engaged with ACT-based initiatives of AMSA. This includes grants that have been provided for the establishment of South Canberra’s Veteran Shed in 2016-2017 and for the purchase of a scroll saw for the Belconnen Community Men’s Shed in 2017-2018. In addition, this year the ACT Legislative Assembly hosted a forum with representatives from Men’s Shed’s around the ACT.
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