❓ Hon Barbara Scott asked if the WA government considered subsidising private practitioners to reduce wait times for early childhood assessment and intervention. Hon Sue Ellery responded that the government has not considered this, as private practitioners are funded by the Australian government through Medicare.
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH SERVICES - EARLY INTERVENTION
Has the government considered subsidising access to private practitioners to alleviate the long wait times for early assessment and intervention for children? Hon SUE ELLERY
Has the government considered subsidising access to private practitioners to alleviate the long wait times for early assessment and intervention for children? Hon SUE ELLERY
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No. Private practitioners are funded by, and are the responsibility of, the Australian government under the Medicare system.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: No. Private practitioners are funded by, and are the responsibility of, the Australian government under the Medicare system.
No. Private practitioners are funded by, and are the responsibility of, the Australian government under the Medicare system.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: No. Private practitioners are funded by, and are the responsibility of, the Australian government under the Medicare system.
No. Private practitioners are funded by, and are the responsibility of, the Australian government under the Medicare system.
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