PM Transcripts

Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Whitlam, Gough

Period of Service: 05/12/1972 - 11/11/1975
Release Date:
20/03/1973
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
2856
Document:
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  • Whitlam, Edward Gough
ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

Press Statement No. 62
March 1973
ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
The Australian Government will give an extra $ 315,000 for
the training of social workers over the next three years. Cabinet
decided today that $ 240,000 would be provided for a training
programme through the University of Melbourne, and $ 75,000 for
training through the University of Sydney. The additional allocations
will cover the years 1973, 1974 and 1975.
Cabinet decided to give further consideration to a submission
from Flinders University regarding the contricution of special
assistance to students studying social work.
CANBERRA. A. C. T.

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