Question On Notice No. 163 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 August 2017 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Volunteering
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
(1) Will the Government provide five-year service agreements for volunteer development organisations?
(2) What indicative administrative savings to Government and to respective volunteer organisations are likely to arise from a transition from three-year to five-year agreements?
Answered on 12 September 2017
1. Yes.
2. Volunteering Development Services have 5 year service agreements with Department of Communities (with the exception of two service providers). On this basis there will be limited impact.