❓ Hon Stephen Dawson inquired about changes in the age distribution of individuals receiving disability services in WA. The response indicates a minimal change over four years, with a slight increase in the 5-14 age group.
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I refer to page 75 of the 2014-2015 Disability Services Commission Annual Report , and I ask: (a) has the age distribution of individuals receiving a direct or funded services from the commission changed in recent years; and (b) if yes to (1), what has been reason for the movement?
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Answered
28 April 2016
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
63 days
(a) Yes. (b) Over the four year period from 2011-12 through to 2014-15 the change in age distribution has been minimal. The greatest change during that period was an increase of 1.5 per cent in the five to 14 years age group, from 23.4% to 24.9% of the total service user population.
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