Senator HERRON (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs) (3:03 PM) —I have some additional information in relation to a question from Senator Harradine yesterday about specific funding under the Bringing them home report. I seek leave to have that additional information incorporated in Hansard .

Leave granted.

The additional information read as follows—

The $63 million package involves:

. $2 million for Australian Archives to index, copy and preserve thousands of files so that they are more readily accessible,

. close to $6 million for further development of indigenous family support and parenting programmes;

. in recognition of the importance of indigenous people and others telling their stories of family separation, $1.6 million to the National Library for an oral history project;

. a $9 million boost to culture and language maintenance programs;

. $11.25 million to establish a national network of family link-up services to assist individuals;

. $16 million for 50 new counsellors to assist those affected by past policies and for those going through the reunion process; and

. $17 million to expand the network of regional centres for emotional and social well being, giving counsellors professional support and assistance.

Other portfolios are administering all funding except for Linkup and I am seeking details from them which I will provide as that information becomes available.

In relation to Linkup funding, that is a matter for ATSIC, and I am seeking specific information from the Commission which I will also make available.