Question regarding the decrease in homelessness crisis accommodation beds in Perth between 2015-16 and 2019-20, seeking explanation for the reduction and identification of the services affected.

AnsweredQoN 5811Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 November 2019
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services

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I refer to the decrease in homelessness crisis accommodation beds located in the Perth district from 100 to 89, between the years 2015-16 and 2019-20, and ask: (a) what is the reason for the decrease; and (b) which service/s provided the additional beds, prior to their closure?

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Answered
18 February 2020
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
6 days
(a-b) The decrease in crisis accommodation beds between 2015-16 and 2019-20 can be attributed to changes to service models:

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