Hon Giz Watson asks about funding for alcohol and drug services in WA, specifically within the corrective services system and the community. The response details funding for prison programs but indicates no committed funding from the Department of Corrective Services' budget for community-based services.

AnsweredQoN 6359Legislative Council
Asked
29 May 2008
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) What is the exact breakdown of how many dollars will be committed for Western Australian non-Government alcohol and drug service provision over the next four financial years in the following areas, -
(a) in prisons;
(b) in the community;
(i) pre-sentence;
(ii) post sentence; and
(iii) post prison release?
(2) How will consultation with the Western Australian non-Government alcohol and other drug service sector be undertaken in planning and developing services that will ensure better outcomes for consumers?

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Answered
17 June 2008
Responded by
Minister for Employment Protection representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
19 days
(1,a) $560, 000 per annum for the Prisons to Parole Program.
(b, i-iii) Nil committed from Department of Corrective Services' (DCS) Budget.
2. The Department is currently undertaking a review of the Prison to Parole Program and the four agencies that currently provide the program will be consulted. The program will then go to an open tender.
The Department is aware of the pressure placed on the drug and alcohol sector by the referral of Departmental clients and has in the past and will continue to, consult with the drug and alcohol sector regarding the issue.
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