❓ A parliamentary question regarding a child allegedly turned away from Kalgoorlie Health Service after a suicide attempt. The answer clarifies the Department of Child Protection's notification requirements.
AnsweredQoN 37Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the article,
At-risk child ‘turned away’ from hospital
, published in the
Kalgoorlie Miner
on Saturday 29 April 2017, which details the case of a child being sent home from Kalgoorlie Health Service after openly admitting to attempt suicide, and I ask:
(a) was the Department of Child Protection notified of this incident;
(b) if yes to (a), when; and
(c) if yes to (a), what steps were taken by the department following notification?
At-risk child ‘turned away’ from hospital
, published in the
Kalgoorlie Miner
on Saturday 29 April 2017, which details the case of a child being sent home from Kalgoorlie Health Service after openly admitting to attempt suicide, and I ask:
(a) was the Department of Child Protection notified of this incident;
(b) if yes to (a), when; and
(c) if yes to (a), what steps were taken by the department following notification?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
28 June 2017
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
8 days
It is not a requirement for the Department to receive notifications from a health service if a child presents as suicidal and/or with mental health concerns, unless there are child protection concerns or the child is in care. This child is not in care. (b-c) Not applicable.
(b-c) Not applicable.
(b-c) Not applicable.
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