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Young Athlete Assistance Program |
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| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Jul 13 2006 |
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Question on Notice No. 1068 Asked on Thursday 8 June 2006
MR LAWLOR asked the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations and Minister for Sport (MR BARTON)-
QUESTION:
With reference to the Young Athlete Assistance Program- How will this program benefit young Queensland athletes?
ANSWER:
I thank the Member for Southport for his question. On 11 May 2006, I released the Young Athlete Assistance Program (YAAP) 2006. The Program provides limited financial assistance towards the costs associated with travel to and accommodation at State, national or international events, or State school championships for young Queensland athletes who have gained selection to compete at such events. I recognise that not every child selected to compete at a State, national or international level will receive assistance. However, the Program does provide a level of support not previously available and will be managed such that participants in both summer and winter sports are able to apply.
The Program will open twice a year to cater for both summer and winter sports and will enable a greater number of children to seek assistance. Demand for assistance under YAAP has been unprecedented with the Department being inundated with over 3,500 applications for assistance. Applications have been received from Coolangatta to the Torres Strait and west to Mount Isa, across a wide range of sports.
The winter round of the Program closed on 8 June 2006 and the assessment process has begun. Successful applicants will be announced by mid July 2006. Last changed: [PUBLISHED_DATE] at 2:56 PM
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