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Media Release
$50 Million Investment for Indigenous Boarding School Facilities
31 August 2007
The Australian Government is supporting Indigenous education through a $50 million boost to enhance and expand accommodation for Indigenous students.
The Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, today announced state specific funding for non-government boarding schools as part of the Indigenous Boarding Infrastructure Programme.
“Schools will be able to repair and replace aged and deteriorating student accommodation facilities, and build further capacity to accommodate increasing numbers of Indigenous students,” Minister Bishop said.
“This significant investment in education infrastructure is further evidence of the Australian Government’s support for Indigenous education outcomes over the long term.”
The funds have now been provided to the relevant Block Grant Authorities (BGAs), who will manage application processes and make payments to successful applicants (boarding schools) on the basis of need.
This key programme is part of $218 million which the Australian Government has committed to Indigenous education and training as part of the 2007-08 Budget initiative.
Please see attached State Funding Allocations.
Media Contacts:
Minister Bishop’s Office: Tory Vidler 0414 228 727
Dept of Education, Science & Training: Media unit 02 6240 7300
Non-media queries 1300 363 079
Attachment
State Funding Allocations – Indigenous Boarding Infrastructure Programme
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State/Territory |
Allocation |
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Queensland |
$23.2m |
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Northern Territory |
$14m |
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Western Australia |
$8.1m |
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New South Wales |
$3.2m |
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Victoria |
$1m |
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South Australia |
$0.5m |
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TOTAL |
$50m |
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