A WA parliamentary question seeks information on apprenticeship and traineeship programs within the Drug and Alcohol Office and the Mental Health Commission, revealing a lack of current programs and funding, prioritizing frontline services and strategic planning instead.

AnsweredQoN 2068Legislative Council
Asked
23 March 2010
Portfolio
Mental Health

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For each Department, Agency or Government owned corporation for which the Minister has responsibility -
(1) How many apprentices are currently employed?
(2) How many trainees are currently employed?
(3) Are there currently any plans to increase the number of apprenticeships and traineeships immediately?
(4) If yes to (3), what are the proposed increases?
(5) What funds have been allocated in 2009-10 to recruit more participants for apprenticeships and traineeships?
(6) If no funds have been allocated, why not?

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Answered
4 May 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
The
Drug and Alcohol Office
and the
Mental Health Commission
advise
(1)  Nil
(2)  Nil
(3) No
(4)  Not applicable
(5)  Nil
(6)  Funding for front line services takes priority in the allocation of available resources within the Drug and Alcohol Office while the Mental Health Commission is responsible for the strategic planning, policy setting and purchasing of mental health services in Western Australia. The Commission does not provide direct services.
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