Hon Adele Farina asks the Minister for Mental Health for an itemised list of how Royalties for Regions funds will be spent, specifically referencing Budget Paper No. 2. The Minister details the allocation to the Northwest Drug and Alcohol Support Program and lists service providers in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.

AnsweredQoN 530Legislative Council
Asked
31 October 2013
Portfolio
Mental Health

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I refer to Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2 at page 546 "Income Statement", line item "Royalties for Region Fund", and ask the Minister to provide an itemised list of how the funds are to be spent?

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Answered
5 December 2013
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
35 days
The Royalties for Regions funds will be spent on the Drug and Alcohol Office's Northwest Drug and Alcohol Support Program.
Following open tender processes undertaken in 2011/12 and 2012/13 to expand alcohol and other drug (AOD) service delivery in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, the following providers are engaged under service agreements to deliver these services:
o WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Karratha
o Cyrenian House - Broome
o Bloodwood Tree Association - Port Hedland
Mission Australia will commence delivery of the services in Karratha and Tom Price from 1 January 2014 and negotiations are underway to secure a provider for Newman.
The additional resources build on prevention initiatives and allow for more comprehensive and sustained services, including improved access to treatment and support in remote locations.

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