❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the Minister for Mental Health regarding resources for methamphetamine addiction in Bunbury, particularly concerning wastewater findings and specific funding proposals. The Minister acknowledges the issue and outlines existing and planned government initiatives.
AnsweredQoN 1111Legislative Council
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METHAMPHETAMINE
— ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES — BUNBURY
1111. Hon
ADELE FARINA to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health:
(1) In view of the high levels of methamphetamine
found in the Bunbury wastewater, what action has the minister taken to deliver
more resources locally in Bunbury to assist meth addicts get clean and stay
clean?
(2) Will the government fund the Doors Wide Open
proposal for a crisis centre in Bunbury for drug addicts?
(3) Will the
government increase funding to South West Drug and Alcohol Service to assist
the service meet current community demand for its services?
— ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES — BUNBURY
1111. Hon
ADELE FARINA to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health:
(1) In view of the high levels of methamphetamine
found in the Bunbury wastewater, what action has the minister taken to deliver
more resources locally in Bunbury to assist meth addicts get clean and stay
clean?
(2) Will the government fund the Doors Wide Open
proposal for a crisis centre in Bunbury for drug addicts?
(3) Will the
government increase funding to South West Drug and Alcohol Service to assist
the service meet current community demand for its services?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The state government has committed over
the next two years an additional $15 million for prevention and support to
individuals, families and communities affected by methamphetamine, which will
include added services in the south west. Further detail regarding the
additional services, including the location of the service, will be announced
in due course.
(2) The Minister for Mental Health met with
representatives of Doors Wide Open about its proposal and will meet them again
next week to further discuss the proposal.
(3) The state government has committed $3.7 million
to expand community alcohol and drug services across the state, including in
the south west region. The government is also providing a meth helpline, which
is available to all Western Australians, including those in the south west
region. Meth use, like other drug use problems, requires a range of treatment
and referral options, including counselling, withdrawal and rehab. The meth
helpline is an important first point of contact for people, parents, families
and significant others who require support, or referral to the best treatment
pathways for themselves or others.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The state government has committed over
the next two years an additional $15 million for prevention and support to
individuals, families and communities affected by methamphetamine, which will
include added services in the south west. Further detail regarding the
additional services, including the location of the service, will be announced
in due course.
(2) The Minister for Mental Health met with
representatives of Doors Wide Open about its proposal and will meet them again
next week to further discuss the proposal.
(3) The state government has committed $3.7 million
to expand community alcohol and drug services across the state, including in
the south west region. The government is also providing a meth helpline, which
is available to all Western Australians, including those in the south west
region. Meth use, like other drug use problems, requires a range of treatment
and referral options, including counselling, withdrawal and rehab. The meth
helpline is an important first point of contact for people, parents, families
and significant others who require support, or referral to the best treatment
pathways for themselves or others.
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