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SCHOOLIES WEEK

In reply to the Hon. S.G. WADE (19 November 2007).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health): I have been advised that:

Encounter Youth is a non-profit community service organisation and event manager for the annual Schoolies Festival in South Australia. Encounter Youth have directly requested financial assistance for the management of Schoolies SA from the Government.

In 2007, Encounter Youth has received a total of $65,435 State Government assistance for elements of the 2007 Schoolies Festival. This funding supports venue set up, security, bus services, chill out café, waste resources and performers at the Schoolies Festival.