❓ Hon. Alanna Clohesy asks the Minister for Disability Services about the number of individuals waiting for or seeking increased respite services (residential and non-residential) as of January 1, 2015. The Minister's response outlines funding allocation and a shift towards individualised funding packages.
AnsweredQoN 24Legislative Council
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DISABILITY
SERVICES COMMISSION — RESPITE SERVICES
24. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
Minister for Disability Services:
I refer the minister to the delivery of respite services
provided through funding from the Disability Services Commission. As at 1 January
2015 —
(1) How many individuals were waiting for individual
respite/family support packages for —
� (a) non-residential
respite; and
� (b) residential
respite?
(2) How many individuals were seeking to increase the support
they receive for —
� (a) non-residential
respite; and
� (b) residential
respite?
SERVICES COMMISSION — RESPITE SERVICES
24. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
Minister for Disability Services:
I refer the minister to the delivery of respite services
provided through funding from the Disability Services Commission. As at 1 January
2015 —
(1) How many individuals were waiting for individual
respite/family support packages for —
� (a) non-residential
respite; and
� (b) residential
respite?
(2) How many individuals were seeking to increase the support
they receive for —
� (a) non-residential
respite; and
� (b) residential
respite?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2)
In 2013–14, a total of $82 352 783 was allocated for respite and family
support. The majority of current funding for respite and family support is
provided to disability sector organisations that report on an annual basis. The
direction for the future allocation of funding to meet peopleXXX ###XXXs
needs is through individualised funding packages that will be regularly
reviewed and revised to meet reasonable and necessary needs.
(1)–(2)
In 2013–14, a total of $82 352 783 was allocated for respite and family
support. The majority of current funding for respite and family support is
provided to disability sector organisations that report on an annual basis. The
direction for the future allocation of funding to meet peopleXXX ###XXXs
needs is through individualised funding packages that will be regularly
reviewed and revised to meet reasonable and necessary needs.
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