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❓ Question on Notice regarding the allocation and expenditure of the $9 million severe tropical cyclone Seroja community welfare and outreach program, specifically focusing on mental health support and program duration.

AnsweredQoN 1066Legislative Council

Asked

25 October 2022

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

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Community Services

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(1) I refer to the $9 million severe tropical cyclone Seroja community welfare and outreach program. How many additional mental health staff, by FTE, have been provided to support communities impacted by cyclone Seroja through this funding allocation? (2) Please identify which local government areas are currently receiving additional mental health staff through this program? (3) How much of the $9 million has been disbursed to date? (4) Please provide a breakdown of how the $9 million program is being spent, including specific programs or projects that are being funded? (5) Noting in your answer to question 1203 answered on 15 December 2021 that this was a two year program: (a) on what date will funding for this program end; (b) is it anticipated the full $9 million will be spent by the date identified in (a); (c) has the Minister written to the Commonwealth to seek an extension for this program; and (d) what will happen to any unspent funds at the end of the two year program?