Hon Adele Farina questions the lack of funding for mental health services within the criminal justice system in the South West region, specifically in relation to a program funded in the Perth metropolitan area. The answer indicates a trial period in Perth, with potential expansion to the South West if successful.

AnsweredQoN 6140Legislative Council
Asked
25 September 2012
Portfolio
Mental Health

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I refer to funding allocated in the 2012-13 Budget for 'mental illness in the criminal justice system' which will only be available in the Perth metropolitan area, and ask when will funding be made available to extend this service to the South West region?

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Answered
6 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
During the trial period this program will operate only out of the Perth Metropolitan Magistrates Court and the Perth Children's Court. If the trial is successful then continuation and extension to the South West and regional Western Australiawill be considered.
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