program needed for vulnerable children
expressed to Liberals for years
may be years away
The Liberal government
continues to sit on its hands despite ongoing concerns about the wellbeing of vulnerable
Tasmanian children in the Brahminy program.
Labor Leader
Rebecca White said Roger Jaensch admitted today it may be years before an
alternative program is available within Tasmania.
“There have
been many voices expressing concern about the Brahminy program for at least the
past four years.
“It’s only since
recent intense media scrutiny that Roger Jaensch has acknowledged Tasmania should
have its own program capable of accommodating at-risk children.
“But we hear
today that it may be years until there is an alternative available in Tasmania.
“In the
meantime, these vulnerable children remain out of sight and out of mind,
thousands of kilometres away.
“No other state
or territory sends children to this program.
“Instead of
resorting to attacking the media and anyone else who dares to raise concerns
about the Brahminy program, the Liberal Government should be focussed on
establishing a Tasmanian alternative.
“The Liberal government needs to work with local organisations that are keen to establish an appropriate program, and set out a plan to bring these children home.”
Rebecca White
Labor Leader
