❓ Details the number of Department of Education staff housed in caravan parks, hotels/motels, and shared accommodation under the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) program in 2025, broken down by education region. It highlights temporary accommodation arrangements.
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I refer to the Government Regional Officer Housing Program, and I ask: (a) In 2025, how many teachers or other school staff employed by the Department of Education were housed in the following places under the program: (i) Caravan parks; (ii) Hotels or motels; and (iii) Shared accommodation with non-family members, provided or arranged by the Department of Communities; and (b) For each category in (a)(i-iii), please provide a breakdown by Education Region?
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Answered
18 February 2026
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Minister for Education
Response time
5 days
(a) and (b)
2025 school year, by region
Region
(i) Caravan parks*
(ii) Hotels and motels
(iii) Shared
Kimberley
4
75
0
Pilbara
19
27
4
Midwest
6
54
0
Goldfields
2
23
8
Wheatbelt
9
30
0
Southwest
1
17
1
* When staff stay at a caravan park, it is typically in a cottage/self-contained accommodation. Accommodation of this nature is used for a temporary arrangement, for example while an employee is awaiting GROH availability or furniture delivery.
2025 school year, by region
Region
(i) Caravan parks*
(ii) Hotels and motels
(iii) Shared
Kimberley
4
75
0
Pilbara
19
27
4
Midwest
6
54
0
Goldfields
2
23
8
Wheatbelt
9
30
0
Southwest
1
17
1
* When staff stay at a caravan park, it is typically in a cottage/self-contained accommodation. Accommodation of this nature is used for a temporary arrangement, for example while an employee is awaiting GROH availability or furniture delivery.
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