Question regarding the number of children in state care in WA who are prescribed medication for depression, ADD, or ADHD. The Minister was unable to provide the requested data without reviewing individual case files.

AnsweredQoN 4190Legislative Council
Asked
20 September 2006
Portfolio
Community Development

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I refer to children who are in the care and protection of the State, and I ask -
(1) How many children are in care in Western Australia?
(2) How many of these children are on prescription drugs such as, anti-depressants, for depression?
(3) How many of these children are taking Dexamphetamine or Ritalin or other prescribed drugs for the condition of ADD or ADHD?

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Answered
17 October 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Community Development
Response time
27 days
(2) This information is not available. The information could only be obtained by reviewing the individual case file of every child in care. (3) This information is not available. The information could only be obtained by reviewing the individual case file of every child in care.
(3) This information is not available. The information could only be obtained by reviewing the individual case file of every child in care.

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