❓ A parliamentary question regarding the expansion of sexual assault services in WA since 2002, including new centres, Aboriginal-specific services, and training for healthcare workers and communities. The answer indicates expansion through outreach and NGO funding, but no new centres.
AnsweredQoN 5371Legislative Council
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(1) Has there been an expansion of delivery of sexual assault services in the metropolitan, rural and remote regions?
(2) How many new centres have been commissioned since 2002?
(3) What is the location of these centres?
(4) How many new Aboriginal specific counselling services have commenced since 2002, and where are they located?
(5) What education and training to health care workers, agencies, communities and schools, have been given to address sexual abuse issues since 2002?
(2) How many new centres have been commissioned since 2002?
(3) What is the location of these centres?
(4) How many new Aboriginal specific counselling services have commenced since 2002, and where are they located?
(5) What education and training to health care workers, agencies, communities and schools, have been given to address sexual abuse issues since 2002?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
27 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Health
Response time
29 days
(1) Yes.
(2) Nil.
Note: The King Edward Memorial Hospital Sexual Assault Referral Centre (KEMH SARC) is based in Subiaco. It also provides outreach services to Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham and Anawim (Aboriginal-specific). There is also a 24 hour crisis line (freecall for country residents).
WA Health provides funds to non-government organisations in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Bunbury and Mandurah to deliver services related to sexual assault.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Anawim in North Perth is a female specific Indigenous service. KEMH SARC provides an outreach service at this site.
As part of the Gordon Inquiry Recommendations, KEMH SARC has employed an Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO).
(5) As part of the Gordon Inquiry Recommendations, KEMH SARC developed an Education and Training Unit in 2004. Educational and training sessions have been conducted in metropolitan and regional areas. The majority of education and training which has been conducted in regional areas has also included a session specifically for the local indigenous community.
In addition to specific educational and training sessions, KEMH SARC is actively involved in a number of projects aimed at improving knowledge and skills in responding to sexual violence. They include the following.
Development of audiovisual resources in -
- Responding to recent sexual assault.
- Working with aboriginal adolescents.
- Working with aboriginal adults.
- Responding to adolescents who have experienced child sexual abuse.
- Responding to adults who have experienced sexual abuse.
Development of a 'Train the Trainer' manual and training package aimed specifically at school personnel to assist them in providing training to school students.
Collaboration with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service in developing an accredited training package on issues related to sexual violence.
Development of a package entitled "Ready, Willing and Able", which is aimed at education on the issue of consent.
Ongoing practicum placements for medical, clinical psychology and social work students at KEMH SARC.
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(2) Nil.
Note: The King Edward Memorial Hospital Sexual Assault Referral Centre (KEMH SARC) is based in Subiaco. It also provides outreach services to Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham and Anawim (Aboriginal-specific). There is also a 24 hour crisis line (freecall for country residents).
WA Health provides funds to non-government organisations in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Bunbury and Mandurah to deliver services related to sexual assault.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Anawim in North Perth is a female specific Indigenous service. KEMH SARC provides an outreach service at this site.
As part of the Gordon Inquiry Recommendations, KEMH SARC has employed an Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO).
(5) As part of the Gordon Inquiry Recommendations, KEMH SARC developed an Education and Training Unit in 2004. Educational and training sessions have been conducted in metropolitan and regional areas. The majority of education and training which has been conducted in regional areas has also included a session specifically for the local indigenous community.
In addition to specific educational and training sessions, KEMH SARC is actively involved in a number of projects aimed at improving knowledge and skills in responding to sexual violence. They include the following.
Development of audiovisual resources in -
- Responding to recent sexual assault.
- Working with aboriginal adolescents.
- Working with aboriginal adults.
- Responding to adolescents who have experienced child sexual abuse.
- Responding to adults who have experienced sexual abuse.
Development of a 'Train the Trainer' manual and training package aimed specifically at school personnel to assist them in providing training to school students.
Collaboration with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service in developing an accredited training package on issues related to sexual violence.
Development of a package entitled "Ready, Willing and Able", which is aimed at education on the issue of consent.
Ongoing practicum placements for medical, clinical psychology and social work students at KEMH SARC.
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