Hon Sue Ellery asks about the implementation of health care planning for children in care within the Department of Child Protection, specifically regarding the existence and accessibility of health care plans. The Minister confirms health care planning is in place and outlines the process for health assessments and plan distribution.

AnsweredQoN 4358Legislative Council
Asked
30 June 2011
Portfolio
Child Protection

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(1) Is health care planning now in place in every department of the Child Protection district?
(2) When will the Minister be confident that every child in care has current health care plans recorded in their individual case file, and with the relevant foster family?

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Answered
31 August 2011
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
62 days
(1) Yes.
(2) All children in the CEO's care are referred for a health assessment upon entry to care or as part of their annual care plan review. A copy of this health care plan is placed on the child's file and provided to the child's carer/s.
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