Question regarding the allocation of residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment beds in the South West Health Region, specifically concerning Albany and Aboriginal rehabilitation centres. The answer clarifies that Albany will not receive any of the beds and negotiations are ongoing for Aboriginal AOD treatment in the South West Region.

AnsweredQoN 4832Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 February 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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I refer to the establishment of up to 30 residential alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment beds in the South West Health Region and I ask: (a) How many of these beds will be established in the Albany region; and (b) Will any of these beds be part of an Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in or outside of the Albany region?

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Answered
20 March 2019
Response time
6 days
I am advised:
(a) Nil. Albany is located within the Great Southern region.
(b) Negotiations are continuing with a preferred service provider for the provision of Aboriginal residential AOD treatment beds in the South West Region.

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