APY LANDS FACILITIES

390 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (17 November 2008).

1. When did the Department of Premier and Cabinet formally receive a copy of the results of the Office of Recreation and Sports audit of sport and recreation facilities on the APY Lands and what are the specific recommendations arising from this audit?

2. Has the government costed the implementation of all the audit's recommendations and if so, what are the details?

3. Will a copy of the discussion paper and associated recommendations of audit report be made public and if not, why not?

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing):

1. The report was provided to the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet on 29 May 2007.

The recommendations of the study are:

Improve the number, range and quality of recreation and sport facilities across communities on the APY Lands.

Employ ongoing, qualified recreation and sport staff on the Lands to ensure continuity and stability of provision and relationships.

Improve the range of recreation and sporting programs that provide incidental and developmental opportunities for participation.

Provide more regular carnivals and significant events around recreation and sport.

Provide and effectively manage recreation and sporting equipment.

Supply service providers with recreation and sport 'resource kits', which include how-to guidance relating to recreation and sport delivery.

Support pools committees in Mimili, Amata and Pipalyatjara to develop specific programming for each pool.

Provide additional resources to non-recreation and sport sectors currently delivering recreation and sporting programs to achieve specific outcomes.

Use technology (DVD, video interface) to support and complement (not replace) recreation and sporting opportunities in the areas of entertaining and teaching.

Develop and provide programs that use the natural environment to support a range of experiential learning opportunities in rehabilitative and preventative capacities.

Modify and adapt programs to overcome barriers to participation.

Actively promote and encourage recreation and sport.

Develop and provide positive recreation and sporting opportunities through 'leisure pathways' that enable sequenced participation throughout the life course.

Provide accredited education and training qualifications in recreation and sport (including traineeships/apprenticeships).

Create employment and career pathways in recreation and sport.

2. As per the Project Brief the Office for Recreation and Sport provided a costed implementation plan as a component of the overall report. The costings were indicative and intended to be used internally by government agencies in the consideration of any future initiatives.

3. Copies of the audit of sport and recreation facilities on the APY Lands were made available in 2007. A copy of the associated discussion paper including recommendations is available on request from theAboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.