Hon Adele Farina questions the funding, wait times, and number of children on the waitlist for assessment by the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS). The answers provide specific figures for funding in 2012-13 and 2013-14, as well as wait times and waitlist numbers as of October 1, 2014, and May 7, 2015.

AnsweredQoN 3115Legislative Council
Asked
7 May 2015
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) How much funding was allocated to the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS) in each of the years 2012-13 and 2013-14? (2) As at 1 October 2014, what was the wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS? (3) As at 1 October 2014, how many children and adolescents were on the wait list for assessment by SW CAMHS? (4) What is the current wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS? (5) How many children and adolescents are currently on the wait list for assessment by SW CAMHS?

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Answered
18 June 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
(1)
The funding allocated for South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS) was $1,374,858.00 in 2012/13 and $1,693,433.00 in 2013/14.
(2) As at 1 October 2014, the wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS was one (1) day to six (6) weeks.
(3) As at 1 October 2014, there were 25 referred children or adolescents waiting for their assessment by SW CAMHS.
(4)
As at 7 May 2015, the current wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS is one (1) day to six (6) weeks.
(5) As at 7 May 2015, there are 23 referred children or adolescents waiting for their assessment by SW CAMHS. Referrals are triaged daily and families are contacted immediately to offer an appointment. Urgent referrals can be seen on the same day.

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