Hon Adele Farina questions the lack of data collection on referrals from the South West Drug and Alcohol Service to Perth rehab facilities and requests this be made a requirement. She also seeks data on the number of adults and children/adolescents treated by the service in 2016.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 4308Legislative Council
Asked
23 August 2016
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) Why is the South West Drug and Alcohol Service not required to collect data on the number of clients it refers to residential rehabilitation facility in Perth for treatment as part of its funding agreement? (2) Will the Minister make the collection of this data a requirement of the funding agreement and, if not, why not? (3) In 2016 to date: (a) how many adults living in the South West have been treated by the South West Drug and Alcohol Service; and (b) how many children and adolescents living in the South West have been treated by the South West Drug and Alcohol Service?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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