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Banatjarl 'Health Education for Children and Young People' Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)

Date: 23 September 2005
Sub Category:Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)
Place:Indigenous communities in and around Katherine
State/Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Alternative Names:
  • Banatjarl 'School Holiday Program' Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)
  • Subject Matter: | Education | Health and Community Services | Youth
    URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20071009050204/http://www.indigenous.gov.au/sra/nt/fact_sheets/ntnov0503.pdf
    Summary Information:
    The Banatjarl 'Health Education for Children and Young People' Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA) is an agreement between the Katherine, Wugularr, Barunga and Manyallaluk Aboriginal communities and the Commonwealth Government to provide a health-focused school holiday program at Banatjarl, a traditional area used by women and children from the communities.

    Shared Responsibility Agreements are agreements between governments and Indigenous communities to provide discretionary funding in return for community obligations. The new arrangements developed from an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments and replace the previous ATSIC system of funding. For more information see 'Shared Responsibility Agreement' below.
    Detailed Information:
    Purpose

    Banatjarl is a safe and secure area for women and children of the Katherine, Wugularr, Barunga and Manyallaluk Aboriginal communities, that is free from violence and substance abuse. The SRA provides for Banatjarl to host a one-week school holiday program focused on health. The program 'will incorporate healthy lifestyle workshops and introduce role models and mentors' for young people from the communities.

    Shared Responsibilities

    The communities will encourage their young people to attend the school holiday program, and will provide positive role models/mentors to assist with the event. Parents in particular will volunteer to assist with activities. All community members will respect the 'no drug, no alcohol' rule for the Banatjarl area.

    The Commonwealth Government will fund the event.

    The Jawoyn Association, a local community organisation, will transport participating young people to and from Banatjarl.

    Related Entries

    Organisation
  • Commonwealth of Australia - Signatory
  • Jawoyn Association
  • Katherine Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC)
  • People
  • Katherine, Wugularr, Barunga and Manyallaluk Aboriginal Communities - Signatory
  • Place
  • Banatjarl

  • Glossary

    Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA) (Australia)

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