Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

FACS Review

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS
10th Assembly


19/07/2005

209. FACS Review

Ms Carney to MINISTER for Family and Community Services

QUESTION
FACS Review

1. A review of the current problems was conducted in August – November last year:
a. Will the outcome be made public;
b. If not, why not; and
c. Are any improvements in service to people with a disability expected.

ANSWER


Answered on 07/02/2006


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1. A review into the workplace at Casuarina and Palmerston took place over Christmas and January 2005 with the full support and participation of staff at all levels.

a. The review was internal and the report has been released to staff.
    b. The report was commissioned to address the stress and other concerns raised by staff. The report has been released to staff and staff are participating in the development of implementation strategies to address the issues identified through the review.

    c. Yes. Services to people with a disability continue to be expanded, but not as a result of this review into departmental workplace issues.
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