Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

I think I have already made clear that I will take the specifics of the Wyndham centre on notice with respect to this program. But I am very pleased to reiterate that this is a program we are continuing, to the point where, from 1 January next year, it will continue as an annual appropriation. It is a remarkable program and it is flexible as well. One of the attributes of the PaCE Program is that a project can vary from a one-day workshop to one that may go on for one or two years, depending on what the community is seeking, what they are looking for and what they are trying to achieve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and families are encouraged to put forward ideas for funding to support projects that align with their local needs, to build those relationships between families, their communities and their schools.

I can only reiterate that we have continued the program and we are very pleased about that. I think Senator Siewert has acknowledged the value of the program and perhaps was not aware that we announced this in the budget— (Time expired)