❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the State Government's commitment to harm minimisation and peer education related to HIV, specifically regarding funding for outreach services for street-based sex workers. The government affirms its commitment and indicates likely continuation of funding.
AnsweredQoN 730Legislative Council
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(1) Is the State Government committed to implementing the principles of harm minimisation as stated in the National HIV Strategy?
(2) If so, how?
(3) Is the State Government committed to supporting the model of peer education as outlined in the National HIV Strategy?
(4) Will outreach services for street-based sex workers be allocated any funding in the 2003 budget?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), which peer-based agency will be allocated these funds to deliver these services?
(2) If so, how?
(3) Is the State Government committed to supporting the model of peer education as outlined in the National HIV Strategy?
(4) Will outreach services for street-based sex workers be allocated any funding in the 2003 budget?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), which peer-based agency will be allocated these funds to deliver these services?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 June 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
1.
Yes
2.
Harm reduction encompasses a wide range of policies and programs aimed at reducing harm. The Department of Health funds services and peer-education programs that engage with high risk groups in order to minimise the harm that may occur to themselves and others.
3.
Yes
4.
Whilst it is likely that funding will be continued for outreach services, internal allocations have yet to be determined.
5.
Not applicable
6.
Not applicable
Yes
2.
Harm reduction encompasses a wide range of policies and programs aimed at reducing harm. The Department of Health funds services and peer-education programs that engage with high risk groups in order to minimise the harm that may occur to themselves and others.
3.
Yes
4.
Whilst it is likely that funding will be continued for outreach services, internal allocations have yet to be determined.
5.
Not applicable
6.
Not applicable
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