WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding emergency relief applications and funding in Kalgoorlie, revealing application numbers and funding allocations to local agencies.

AnsweredQoN 217Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
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Family and Children's Services

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(1) How many applications for emergency relief or other immediate assistance are received by Kalgoorlie Family and Children s Services for each financial year from 1996 to date? (2) What trends are being experienced? (3) What funding is provided to outside agencies for emergency relief? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister

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Answered
6 September 2000
Response time
28 days
As at 15 August 2000 (1) 1995/1996 829 1996/1997 784 1997/1998 854 1998/1999 1184 1999/2000 801 July 2000 40 (2) Numbers of applications have remained essentially constant except for a significant rise in 1998/99. (3) Emergency relief funding is provided by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. They provide $52,970 to these agencies in Kalgoorlie. Financial Advocacy & Relief Agency $37,350 Bega Garnbirrinu Health Service Aboriginal Corporation $12,500 St Vincent de Paul $ 3,120
(2) What trends are being experienced? (3) What funding is provided to outside agencies for emergency relief? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: As at 15 August 2000 (1) 1995/1996 829 1996/1997 784 1997/1998 854 1998/1999 1184 1999/2000 801 July 2000 40 (2) Numbers of applications have remained essentially constant except for a significant rise in 1998/99. (3) Emergency relief funding is provided by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. They provide $52,970 to these agencies in Kalgoorlie. Financial Advocacy & Relief Agency $37,350 Bega Garnbirrinu Health Service Aboriginal Corporation $12,500 St Vincent de Paul $ 3,120
(3) What funding is provided to outside agencies for emergency relief? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: As at 15 August 2000 (1) 1995/1996 829 1996/1997 784 1997/1998 854 1998/1999 1184 1999/2000 801 July 2000 40 (2) Numbers of applications have remained essentially constant except for a significant rise in 1998/99. (3) Emergency relief funding is provided by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. They provide $52,970 to these agencies in Kalgoorlie. Financial Advocacy & Relief Agency $37,350 Bega Garnbirrinu Health Service Aboriginal Corporation $12,500 St Vincent de Paul $ 3,120
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: As at 15 August 2000 (1) 1995/1996 829 1996/1997 784 1997/1998 854 1998/1999 1184 1999/2000 801 July 2000 40 (2) Numbers of applications have remained essentially constant except for a significant rise in 1998/99. (3) Emergency relief funding is provided by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. They provide $52,970 to these agencies in Kalgoorlie. Financial Advocacy & Relief Agency $37,350 Bega Garnbirrinu Health Service Aboriginal Corporation $12,500 St Vincent de Paul $ 3,120

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