Hon Giz Watson inquires about services for dyslexic adults in WA, specifically whether the Department of Disability Services provides them. The response clarifies that the Department of Education and Training, via TAFE, handles adult education programs including those for dyslexia.

AnsweredQoN 4847Legislative Council
Asked
29 May 2007
Portfolio
Disability Services

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Regarding services and assistance for dyslexic adults and your correspondence to me of 30 March 2007 (reference: 05-009491), I ask -
(1) Are services for dyslexic adults in Western Australia provided by the Department of Disability Services (DDS)?
(2) If yes to (1), what is the budget and what services are provided by DDS?
(3) If no to (1), which Minister’s portfolio covers the needs of dyslexic adults?

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Answered
20 June 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Disability Services
Response time
22 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Education and Training provides adult education programs, including programs for adults with dyslexia, through the Institutes of Technical and Further Education (TAFE). The Honourable Mark McGowan MLA is the Minister for Education and Training.
(3) The Department of Education and Training provides adult education programs, including programs for adults with dyslexia, through the Institutes of Technical and Further Education (TAFE). The Honourable Mark McGowan MLA is the Minister for Education and Training.

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