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❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on the allocation and expenditure of mental health accommodation and support services funding in the South West region of Western Australia, including staffing levels. The answer provides specific figures for spending in 2012-13 and projected spending in 2013-14, and clarifies the location of FTE positions.

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Asked

31 October 2013

Member

Hon Adele Farina

Portfolio

Mental Health

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I refer to Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2 at page 543 "Services and Key Efficiency Indicators", line item "Accommodation and Support Services", and ask: (a) how much of the 2012-13 budget allocation was spent in the South West; (b) how much of the 2013-14 budget allocation is expected to be spent in the South West; (c) if the information requested in (a) and (b) cannot be provided, why not and when will it be known; and (d) of the 23 full time equivalent positions, how many of these are located in the South West and where?

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Answered

5 December 2013

Responded by

Minister for Mental Health

Response time

35 days

(a) $2.5 million of the 201213 budget allocation was spent on Accommodation and Support Services in the South West.
(b) $3.5 million of the 201314 budget allocation is expected to be spent in the South West.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) All 23 full time equivalent positions published in the 201314 Budget Papers (page 543) are Mental Health Commission staff based in Perth

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