Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Also noted in our committee report was the issue of community counselling. In every community different people told us that they thought that people within the community could provide a service to others in that community. They thought it was important to have people who were culturally aware, involved in counselling and that it was more important that they be aware of the culture in which they are working than that they have professional training. For the most part, they suggested that these counsellors could work with trained counsellors and, perhaps, both sides might learn from each other. I think this is a novel idea but I think it is something that really needs some careful investigation. It might not only be cost effective but it might be a lot more effective than what we are getting right now.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 56-12(3): G.n.w.t. Review Proposed Respite Care Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on December 8th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 56-12(3): G.n.w.t. Review Proposed Respite Care Policy
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 7th, 1992
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