❓ The question seeks clarification on the funding model for domestic violence services in WA, specifically whether it's needs or population-based and if crime statistics are used. The answer confirms a shift from historical needs-based funding to a model incorporating needs, population growth, and current crime statistics.
AnsweredQoN 5647Legislative Assembly
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I refer to funding for domestic violence services and domestic violence counseling services in Western Australia, and ask: (a) is this funding determined on a needs or population based; and (b) does the Department for Child Protection use crime statistics, and if so, are they current or historical figures?
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Answered
22 September 2016
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
37 days
(a) – (b) Funding has historically been allocated on a needs basis. In more recent years funding has been allocated based on a number of factors including community need/gaps in service delivery (ascertained through funding consultation with key stakeholders), population growth, and crime statistics, in particular Domestic Violence Incident Reports as extracted from the Western Australian Police Incident Management System.
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