❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses accommodation support funding for people with disabilities, revealing unmet needs and future plans, highlighting the State and Commonwealth funding contributions.
AnsweredQoN 1013Legislative Council
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I refer to the claims of the Disability Coalition’s “Time to Care” campaign for accommodation support funding. (1) Will the minister confirm that - (a) at least 238 people with disabilities who are considered as the most critical need have applied unsuccessfully for funding in the past year; (b) at least 100 more are expected to apply for funding next year; and (c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03? (2) What plans does the Government have to address accommodation support needs - (a) at this time; and (b) in the long term? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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(1) (a) Yes, over the past 12 months the combined applications process database indicates that 476 people with disabilities have applied for accommodation support funding. Of these, approximately 50 per cent, or 238 people, are rated by the independent priority assessment panel as being in most critical need. The majority of those who did not receive accommodation support funding received some assistance from the commission. This includes receipt of funds from various programs including service plus, intensive family support, post school options, alternative to employment, local area coordination tied funds, and flexible family support. (b) Yes. (c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower. (2) The Government plans to address accommodation support needs at this time by ensuring that provision for accommodation of people with disabilities is made in the forward estimates. The Government’s commitment to the needs of people with disabilities will be maintained. In the long term, the Government will promote a national approach to resolving the accommodation crisis. In June 2000-01 the State Government contributed $166.5 million to disability services compared with only $32.7 million from the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of this situation. The State Government will also plan to meet future need. By December 2002, the Government will have developed a plan to address the ongoing and long-term accommodation support needs of Western Australians with disabilities. The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(1) Will the minister confirm that - (a) at least 238 people with disabilities who are considered as the most critical need have applied unsuccessfully for funding in the past year; (b) at least 100 more are expected to apply for funding next year; and (c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03? (2) What plans does the Government have to address accommodation support needs - (a) at this time; and (b) in the long term? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) (a) Yes, over the past 12 months the combined applications process database indicates that 476 people with disabilities have applied for accommodation support funding. Of these, approximately 50 per cent, or 238 people, are rated by the independent priority assessment panel as being in most critical need. The majority of those who did not receive accommodation support funding received some assistance from the commission. This includes receipt of funds from various programs including service plus, intensive family support, post school options, alternative to employment, local area coordination tied funds, and flexible family support. (b) Yes. (c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower. (2) The Government plans to address accommodation support needs at this time by ensuring that provision for accommodation of people with disabilities is made in the forward estimates. The Government’s commitment to the needs of people with disabilities will be maintained. In the long term, the Government will promote a national approach to resolving the accommodation crisis. In June 2000-01 the State Government contributed $166.5 million to disability services compared with only $32.7 million from the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of this situation. The State Government will also plan to meet future need. By December 2002, the Government will have developed a plan to address the ongoing and long-term accommodation support needs of Western Australians with disabilities. The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(b) at least 100 more are expected to apply for funding next year; and (c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03?
(c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03?
(b) in the long term?
(1) (a) Yes, over the past 12 months the combined applications process database indicates that 476 people with disabilities have applied for accommodation support funding. Of these, approximately 50 per cent, or 238 people, are rated by the independent priority assessment panel as being in most critical need. The majority of those who did not receive accommodation support funding received some assistance from the commission. This includes receipt of funds from various programs including service plus, intensive family support, post school options, alternative to employment, local area coordination tied funds, and flexible family support. (b) Yes. (c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower. (2) The Government plans to address accommodation support needs at this time by ensuring that provision for accommodation of people with disabilities is made in the forward estimates. The Government’s commitment to the needs of people with disabilities will be maintained. In the long term, the Government will promote a national approach to resolving the accommodation crisis. In June 2000-01 the State Government contributed $166.5 million to disability services compared with only $32.7 million from the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of this situation. The State Government will also plan to meet future need. By December 2002, the Government will have developed a plan to address the ongoing and long-term accommodation support needs of Western Australians with disabilities. The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower.
The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(1) Will the minister confirm that - (a) at least 238 people with disabilities who are considered as the most critical need have applied unsuccessfully for funding in the past year; (b) at least 100 more are expected to apply for funding next year; and (c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03? (2) What plans does the Government have to address accommodation support needs - (a) at this time; and (b) in the long term? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) (a) Yes, over the past 12 months the combined applications process database indicates that 476 people with disabilities have applied for accommodation support funding. Of these, approximately 50 per cent, or 238 people, are rated by the independent priority assessment panel as being in most critical need. The majority of those who did not receive accommodation support funding received some assistance from the commission. This includes receipt of funds from various programs including service plus, intensive family support, post school options, alternative to employment, local area coordination tied funds, and flexible family support. (b) Yes. (c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower. (2) The Government plans to address accommodation support needs at this time by ensuring that provision for accommodation of people with disabilities is made in the forward estimates. The Government’s commitment to the needs of people with disabilities will be maintained. In the long term, the Government will promote a national approach to resolving the accommodation crisis. In June 2000-01 the State Government contributed $166.5 million to disability services compared with only $32.7 million from the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of this situation. The State Government will also plan to meet future need. By December 2002, the Government will have developed a plan to address the ongoing and long-term accommodation support needs of Western Australians with disabilities. The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(b) at least 100 more are expected to apply for funding next year; and (c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03?
(c) it is expected that funding for about 45 additional people will be available in 2002-03?
(b) in the long term?
(1) (a) Yes, over the past 12 months the combined applications process database indicates that 476 people with disabilities have applied for accommodation support funding. Of these, approximately 50 per cent, or 238 people, are rated by the independent priority assessment panel as being in most critical need. The majority of those who did not receive accommodation support funding received some assistance from the commission. This includes receipt of funds from various programs including service plus, intensive family support, post school options, alternative to employment, local area coordination tied funds, and flexible family support. (b) Yes. (c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower. (2) The Government plans to address accommodation support needs at this time by ensuring that provision for accommodation of people with disabilities is made in the forward estimates. The Government’s commitment to the needs of people with disabilities will be maintained. In the long term, the Government will promote a national approach to resolving the accommodation crisis. In June 2000-01 the State Government contributed $166.5 million to disability services compared with only $32.7 million from the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of this situation. The State Government will also plan to meet future need. By December 2002, the Government will have developed a plan to address the ongoing and long-term accommodation support needs of Western Australians with disabilities. The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
(c) Although the budget is yet to be set and is still under development, at this stage funding for 60 additional accommodation places will be available in 2002-03, along with more than 200 support packages for respite and day placement. This will depend on the Commonwealth Government maintaining existing efforts. Should this not be the case, the number will be lower.
The State Government will also press nationally for shared effort between the Commonwealth, State and Territories of Australia. By continuing the strong efforts of the State Government, and urging equalisation of effort from the Commonwealth Government, we could provide an additional 45 full-time accommodation places a year along with the support for an additional 221 people at home. This would make significant inroads into meeting the demand. These places would be over and above those currently planned for the next financial year.
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