❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about the number of non-government organisations funded to provide out-of-home care services, specifically the number of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. The Minister provides a breakdown of funded organisations and highlights ongoing reform efforts.
AnsweredQoN 2970Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I
refer to non-government community sector organisations who are funded by the Western Australian
Government to provide out of home care services, and I ask: (a) how
many organisations are currently funded; and (b) how
many of (a) are Aboriginal community controlled organisations?
refer to non-government community sector organisations who are funded by the Western Australian
Government to provide out of home care services, and I ask: (a) how
many organisations are currently funded; and (b) how
many of (a) are Aboriginal community controlled organisations?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 August 2020
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
9 days
(a) There are 25 non-government community sector organisations currently contracted to provide Out of Home Care placements through the following services:
· General Foster Care
· Family Group Homes
· General Placement Services
· Specialised Fostering Program
· Disability Placement and Support Program
· Transitional High Needs Program
(b) One Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, Yorganop Association Incorporated, is contracted to provide General Foster Care.
As part of the Out of Home Care Reform Program, the Department of Communities is working with the Independent Reference Group, and in consultation with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, peak bodies, Aboriginal Elders and community representatives, to co-design reformed Out of Home Care services.
· General Foster Care
· Family Group Homes
· General Placement Services
· Specialised Fostering Program
· Disability Placement and Support Program
· Transitional High Needs Program
(b) One Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, Yorganop Association Incorporated, is contracted to provide General Foster Care.
As part of the Out of Home Care Reform Program, the Department of Communities is working with the Independent Reference Group, and in consultation with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, peak bodies, Aboriginal Elders and community representatives, to co-design reformed Out of Home Care services.
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