YOUTH PROGRAMS

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:

1. The Office for Youth delivers or funds a number of programs to benefit young people in the greater Adelaide (which includes the Adelaide Hills) and country regions of South Australia including: active8 the Premier's Youth Challenge; the Duke of Edinburgh's Award; National Youth Week; Youth Advisory Committees; Youth Parliament; and youthconnect grants.

2. A total of approximately $1.2 million in funding was provided by the Office for Youth to support these programs in 2012-13, of which approximately $400,000 or 35 per cent was provided for organisations to deliver programs or services for young people living in the greater Adelaide and country regions of the state. In addition, a further $85,000 or 7 per cent of the total grant funding was provided to organisations to deliver services or support across the state. These programs and services will benefit all young South Australians irrespective of their location.

Other government departments, organisations and local government also provide programs for young people in the identified regions.

The definition of 'greater Adelaide' and 'country' regions is based on the South Australian state planning regions.