Hon Jon Ford asks about state government funding and resource allocation for the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessment team in Fitzroy Valley. The Minister's response details current funding sources and defers specifics on future resource needs until the program's completion.

AnsweredQoN 45Legislative Council
Asked
8 March 2012
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Health

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FITZROY
VALLEY — FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
45. Hon JON FORD to the minister representing the Minister
for Health:
I refer to the work
of the foetal alcohol spectrum disorder assessment team working in Fitzroy
Valley in the Kimberley.
(1) What is the state government's
contribution to the work of the foetal alcohol spectrum disorder assessment
team?
(2) What additional health, medical and
paramedical resources for these communities across Fitzroy Valley are
anticipated as being needed and budgeted for as a consequence of the program
for assessment of young children in Fitzroy Valley?

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I thank the member
for some notice of the question.
(1) The foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
assessment team is funded by t he
George Institute for Global Health, which receives funds from both the
commonwealth government and the private sector. The state government, through
the WA Country Health Service–Kimberley, provides ongoing care for
health issues identified during FASD assessment; for example, child and
adolescent mental health and/or development services.
(2) This information will not be known until
the program is complete and the final report presented. No firm publication
date has been given, although it is expected in August 2012

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