DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (2 July 2013).

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award receives no direct financial support from the South Australian government. The government does, however, provide significant in-kind financial support in the form of staff salaries and on-costs, accommodation, utilities and administrative costs.

Approximately 1.5 FTEs were appointed to assist in running the program during 2012-13 at an estimated cost of $120,000. Additional staff supported the management and delivery of the award on a part-time and ad hoc basis as required.

Approximately $100,000 in revenue was raised in participant fees, which was used to off set the additional direct costs incurred by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion through the management and delivery of the award which included insurance, award ceremonies, travel and training.