❓ Hon Tjorn Sibma asks the Premier about a community services sector roundtable, specifically regarding attendees and issues raised concerning vulnerable families. The answer details attendees and their organisations, and key issues discussed.
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I refer to the joint media statement issued by the Premier and the Minister for Community Services of 16 June 2017, entitled
Proactive Approach to Deliver Outcomes for Vulnerable Families
, and ask:
(a) which organisations attended the community services sector roundtable; and
(b) what issues did the community services sector attendees raise at the roundtable?
Proactive Approach to Deliver Outcomes for Vulnerable Families
, and ask:
(a) which organisations attended the community services sector roundtable; and
(b) what issues did the community services sector attendees raise at the roundtable?
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Answered
28 November 2017
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
9 days
The following individuals attended: Amanda Hunt, Chief Executive Officer, Uniting Care West Chris Hall, Chief Executive Officer, MercyCare Daniel Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service Dawn Wallam, Chief Executive Officer, Yorganop Debra Zanella, Chief Executive Officer, Ruah Community Services Ian Carter AM, Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare WA Juan Larranaga, State Manager, Save the Children Justine Colyer, Chief Executive Officer, Rise Community Network Julie Waylen, State Manager, National Disability Services WA Kathleen Gregory AM, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Housing Michelle Nelson-Cox, Chairperson, Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Dr Nicky Howe, Chief Executive Officer, Southcare Paul Fleay, Chief Executive Officer, Inclusion WA Pip Brennan, Executive Director, Health Consumers’ Council Ross Wortham, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Affairs Council of WA Susan Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation Taryn Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, Developmental Disability WA Tony Pietropiccolo AM, Director, Centrecare Tricia Murray, Chief Executive Officer, Wanslea Apologies were received from the following individuals: Debbie Karisinski, Chief Executive Officer, Senses Australia Gordon Trewen, Chief Executive Officer, Nulsen Disability Services Joan McKenna-Kerr, Chief Executive Officer, Autism WA Vicki-Tree Stephens, Chief Executive Officer, Port Hedland Youth Involvement Council (b) Issues raised by community sector representatives included a willingness to work collaboratively with the State Government, and the importance of capitalising on the sector’s skills and experience through service co-design; data sharing and linkage, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations delivering services to Aboriginal families and communities.
(b) Issues raised by community sector representatives included a willingness to work collaboratively with the State Government, and the importance of capitalising on the sector’s skills and experience through service co-design; data sharing and linkage, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations delivering services to Aboriginal families and communities.
(b) Issues raised by community sector representatives included a willingness to work collaboratively with the State Government, and the importance of capitalising on the sector’s skills and experience through service co-design; data sharing and linkage, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations delivering services to Aboriginal families and communities.
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