❓ Hon. Donna Faragher asks the Minister for Seniors and Ageing about the Seniors Strategy consultation, including a breakdown of submissions and the expected announcement date. The Minister provides details on consultation methods and participation, but gives a vague timeline for the strategy's announcement.
AnsweredQoN 352Legislative Council
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SENIORS STRATEGY
352. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the parliamentary secretary
representing Minister for Seniors and Ageing:
I refer to the minister's
press statement titled, ''Comprehensive consultation phase of Seniors
Strategy complete'' released on 9 August 2022.
(1) Will the minister provide a breakdown of the
number of submissions received as part of the consultation by —
(a) state government agencies;
(b) local government authorities;
(c) peak bodies;
(d) non-government organisations;
(e) individuals; and
(f) any other groups/organisations
not listed above?
(2) When is the final strategy
expected to be announced?
352. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the parliamentary secretary
representing Minister for Seniors and Ageing:
I refer to the minister's
press statement titled, ''Comprehensive consultation phase of Seniors
Strategy complete'' released on 9 August 2022.
(1) Will the minister provide a breakdown of the
number of submissions received as part of the consultation by —
(a) state government agencies;
(b) local government authorities;
(c) peak bodies;
(d) non-government organisations;
(e) individuals; and
(f) any other groups/organisations
not listed above?
(2) When is the final strategy
expected to be announced?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Seniors and Ageing.
(1) Extensive
consultation occurred in developing an age-friendly WA seniors strategy 2023–33,
with more than 2 600 people participating through face-to-face and online
consultation sessions, a hardcopy and online survey, and phone interviews and
submissions. Targeted consultation sessions and presentations were held for
local government, peak bodies, non-government organisations and individuals.
Eight formal submissions were received as part of the strategy consultation
from peak bodies and non-government organisations. In addition, 16 state
government agencies participated in the consultation and development of the
strategy through a cross-agency project working group.
(2) Soon.
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Seniors and Ageing.
(1) Extensive
consultation occurred in developing an age-friendly WA seniors strategy 2023–33,
with more than 2 600 people participating through face-to-face and online
consultation sessions, a hardcopy and online survey, and phone interviews and
submissions. Targeted consultation sessions and presentations were held for
local government, peak bodies, non-government organisations and individuals.
Eight formal submissions were received as part of the strategy consultation
from peak bodies and non-government organisations. In addition, 16 state
government agencies participated in the consultation and development of the
strategy through a cross-agency project working group.
(2) Soon.
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