Question on Notice regarding funding, wait times, and the number of children/adolescents on the waitlist for assessment by the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS). The response indicates a significant change in wait times between October 2015 and April 2016.

AnsweredQoN 4078Legislative Council
Asked
6 April 2016
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) How much funding was allocated to South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS) in 2015-2016? (2) As at 1 October 2015, what was the wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS? (3) As at 1 October 2015, how many children and adolescents were on the wait list for assessment by SW CAMHS? (4) What is the current wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS? (5) How many children and adolescents are currently on the wait list for assessment by SW CAMHS?

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Answered
28 April 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
22 days
(1) The amount of funding allocated for South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS) in 2015/16 is $1,851,992.
(2) As at 1 October 2015, there was no wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS.
(3) As at 1 October 2015, nil.
(4) As at 6 April 2016, the current wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS is one (1) day to three (3) weeks.
(5) As at 6 April 2016, nil.

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