Question on Notice regarding funding allocation for disability services in the North-West of Western Australia, specifically in Derby and Kununurra. The response details the allocated amounts, responsible administration body, and expected commencement timeframe.

AnsweredQoN 1477Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2003
Portfolio
Disability Services

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(b) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
b) $41,965 has been allocated for an Indigenous Allied Health worker to provide services to children and adults with disabilities in the West Kimberley area (Derby and remote indigenous communities). $21,064 has been allocated for a Therapy Assistant to provide services for school age children with disabilities in Kununurra and surrounding communities. c) The Country Services Co-ordination Directorate of the Disability Services Commission is responsible for administering these funds. d) Funding for the Derby Health Service has been allocated. Arrangements with Kununurra Health Service are being finalised and it is anticipated that the service will commence operations in this current financial year.
c) The Country Services Co-ordination Directorate of the Disability Services Commission is responsible for administering these funds. d) Funding for the Derby Health Service has been allocated. Arrangements with Kununurra Health Service are being finalised and it is anticipated that the service will commence operations in this current financial year.
d) Funding for the Derby Health Service has been allocated. Arrangements with Kununurra Health Service are being finalised and it is anticipated that the service will commence operations in this current financial year.

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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
28 days
a) A total of $63,029 has been directed to programs in the North-West of the State.
b) $41,965 has been allocated for an Indigenous Allied Health worker to provide services to children and adults with disabilities in the West Kimberley area (Derby and remote indigenous communities). $21,064 has been allocated for a Therapy Assistant to provide services for school age children with disabilities in Kununurra and surrounding communities.
c) The Country Services Co-ordination Directorate of the Disability Services Commission is responsible for administering these funds.
d) Funding for the Derby Health Service has been allocated. Arrangements with Kununurra Health Service are being finalised and it is anticipated that the service will commence operations in this current financial year.

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