This Question on Notice seeks data on referrals to the Metropolitan Child Development Service (MCDS) in 2020, broken down by service type and referral source (parent/guardian vs. professional). The answer provides the requested data.

AnsweredQoN 199Legislative Council
Asked
23 June 2021
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Health

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(1) I refer to the Metropolitan Child Development Service (MCDS), and I ask, in 2020, how many referrals were made to the MCDS for the following services: (a) audiology; (b) occupational therapy; (c) pediatrician; (d) physiotherapy; (e) pPsychology; and (f) speech pathology? (2) Of the referrals in (1), how many were submitted by: (a) a parent or legal guardian; and (b) a professional?

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Answered
18 August 2021
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised:
(1)
(a)   1,970
(b)   4,758
(c)   3,477
(d)   3,512
(e)   1,569
(f)    8,056
(2)
(a)   645
(b)   22,697

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