Ms. Beard asks about the preferred location (Geraldton or Perth) for Carnarvon mothers requiring maternity services. The Minister responds that the choice is the mother's and offers assistance if this isn't the case.

AnsweredQoN 816Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 November 2022
Portfolio
Health

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MATERNITY SERVICES — CARNARVON
816. Ms M. BEARD to the Minister for Health:
I have a supplementary question.
Can the minister confirm whether it is preferred that these mothers in
Carnarvon travel to Geraldton or to Perth, or is it either of those two
locations?

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It
is up to the mother. I would expect those preferences to be supported,
certainly by the WA Country Health Service . If that is not the case, I am
happy to work with the member. If the member knows women who have been asked to
go to a certain place, I am more than happy to work with WACHS. I would expect
that in those circumstances, those women would be given a choice.
The SPEAKER : Members, that
concludes question time.

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