Support for Tasmanian Kids in Care
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- Support for Tasmanian Kids in Care
- Govt admits Budget gaps but defends ‘fair deal’
- Thank You to Tasmania’s Volunteer Ambulance fficers
- Gunns gets cheap water
Support for Tasmanian Kids in Care
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (press release)
“There is no denying that young children in care are vulnerable and need support. “The number of young people in care has doubled in the past decade presenting a challenge for Governments across the country. “We are in the middle of the most fundamental overhaul of services ever undertaken in Tasmania which will lead to a state of the art system. “Many facets of this reform are already underway and functioning well while the new Gateway Services will be up and running in three months time. “Planning is also well in progress for reforms to ut of Home Care that will result in care being outsourced in early 2010. “This outsourcing will include the establishment of clear standards and quality indicators to govern service delivery. “A foster care recruitment campaign ‘Real Carers Really Wanted’ is also about to be launched to attract more carers.
Govt admits Budget gaps but defends ‘fair deal’
ABC nline
The government insists the projects are still in line for future funding and that Tasmania did get a fair deal. Tuesday night’s Budget included a third economic stimulus package with $22 billion focused on “shovel-ready” infrastructure. The Treasurer Wayne Swan announced funding for new road rail and port projects in almost every state. But Tasmania’s only mention was for the already announced National Broadband Network. The Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese says the budget included $156 million for important Tasmanian projects.
Thank You to Tasmania’s Volunteer Ambulance fficers
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (press release)
“The work of these hard-working Tasmanians should never be under-estimated and Volunteers Week 2009 provides us with a good opportunity to recognise their efforts” Ms Giddings said. “With their support Tasmania has widespread ambulance coverage. “This includes remote locations such as our three larger islands and smaller towns. “Volunteers provide an invaluable service to their community and it is a rewarding experience to know you are helping fellow Tasmanians in their time of need.
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Gunns gets cheap water
ABC nline
But a group of Tasmanian farmers has now come forward saying they have irrefutable proof of such a deal. (*See editor’s note)They say they’ve been forced to pay millions of dollars for irrigation water from a newly built dam but FI documents reveal that Gunns will pay a fraction of the price to use the same water for its controversial pulp mill. Annah Yard reports from Launceston. (Sound of engine and dog barking)ANNAH YARD: Dairy farmer John Gleeson is one of many northern Tasmanian farmers struggling financially after investing in water from the Meander Dam.
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