❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question on notice regarding sobering-up centres between 2005 and 2010, including admissions, closures, and police detentions of intoxicated persons. The answer provides detailed statistics and explanations for centre closures and future plans.
AnsweredQoN 5660Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
For each of the calendar years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010:
(a) how many admissions were there to sobering-up centres in Western Australia;
(b) how many detentions were there by police of intoxicated persons in police lock-ups in the catchment areas of sobering-up centres;
(c) how many admissions in (a) were males and how many females;
(d) in total, how many sobering-up centres operated;
(e) how many sobering-up centres were closed; and
(i) for each closure, on what date did this occur and what was the name of the sobering-up centre; and
(f) how many new sobering up centres were opened or re-opened; and
(i) for each opening, on what date did this occur and what was the name of the sobering-up centre?
(a) how many admissions were there to sobering-up centres in Western Australia;
(b) how many detentions were there by police of intoxicated persons in police lock-ups in the catchment areas of sobering-up centres;
(c) how many admissions in (a) were males and how many females;
(d) in total, how many sobering-up centres operated;
(e) how many sobering-up centres were closed; and
(i) for each closure, on what date did this occur and what was the name of the sobering-up centre; and
(f) how many new sobering up centres were opened or re-opened; and
(i) for each opening, on what date did this occur and what was the name of the sobering-up centre?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 August 2011
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services
Response time
57 days
(a) 2005 - 19,380
2006 - 20,216
2007 - 21,125
2008 - 20,961
2009 - 16,365
2010 - 16,293
(b) 2005 - 1,378
2006 - 1,236
2007 - 1,548
2008 - 1,774
2009 - 1,478
2010 - 1,303
(c) 2005 Male - 12,675 Female - 6,705
2006 Male - 12,750 Female - 7,466
2007 Male - 13,733 Female - 7,392
2008 Male - 13,681 Female - 7,280
2009 Male - 10,846 Female - 5,519
2010 Male - 11,443 Female - 4,850
(d)
2005 - 14
2006 - 14
2007 - 12
2008 - 12
2009 - 12
2010 - 11
(e) 3 sobering up centres have been closed between 2005 to 2010 inclusive.
(i)
On 1 July 2006 the Fitzroy Crossing Sobering up Centre was closed. The decision to close the centre was made with the agreement of all community stakeholders including WA Police, WACHS, and the local AMS and operator of the sobering-up centre Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services following a dramatic reduction in demand for the service and the enforcement of strict liquor restrictions in the town. In its place, new alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention services now operate from the old sobering-up centre building using the funding that had previously been applied to the sobering-up service. The centre is now called the Fitzroy Crossing Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Centre, and in addition to alcohol and other drug services, it also hosts mental health and other services.
On 28
February 2006 the Midland Sobering up Centre was closed. This centre was closed as a result of very low demand for the service with the agreement of all local stakeholders. The funding for this service was redirected to provide an additional 12 residential treatment beds dedicated to Aboriginal people in the metropolitan area.
On 29 August 2009 the Anawim Sobering up Centre (Metropolitan) was closed. This small 5 bed service was closed due to very low demand for the service. The operator of this service, Daughters of Charity, now utilise the previously allocated funds for this service for other alcohol and drug related support services.
(f)
No sobering up centres were opened or reopened during 2005 to 2010 inclusive. DAO works collaboratively with communities to identify and respond to local needs around alcohol and other drug issues. Where a community identifies public intoxication as a major issue, DAO will work with them to develop options to address the issue which may include a sobering-up centre as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
DAO is due to construct and open a new Sobering-up Service in Carnarvon as part of a dual purpose facility approved for funding in the 2011/12 budget from Royalties for Regions funding.
(i) Not applicable.
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2006 - 20,216
2007 - 21,125
2008 - 20,961
2009 - 16,365
2010 - 16,293
(b) 2005 - 1,378
2006 - 1,236
2007 - 1,548
2008 - 1,774
2009 - 1,478
2010 - 1,303
(c) 2005 Male - 12,675 Female - 6,705
2006 Male - 12,750 Female - 7,466
2007 Male - 13,733 Female - 7,392
2008 Male - 13,681 Female - 7,280
2009 Male - 10,846 Female - 5,519
2010 Male - 11,443 Female - 4,850
(d)
2005 - 14
2006 - 14
2007 - 12
2008 - 12
2009 - 12
2010 - 11
(e) 3 sobering up centres have been closed between 2005 to 2010 inclusive.
(i)
On 1 July 2006 the Fitzroy Crossing Sobering up Centre was closed. The decision to close the centre was made with the agreement of all community stakeholders including WA Police, WACHS, and the local AMS and operator of the sobering-up centre Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services following a dramatic reduction in demand for the service and the enforcement of strict liquor restrictions in the town. In its place, new alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention services now operate from the old sobering-up centre building using the funding that had previously been applied to the sobering-up service. The centre is now called the Fitzroy Crossing Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Centre, and in addition to alcohol and other drug services, it also hosts mental health and other services.
On 28
February 2006 the Midland Sobering up Centre was closed. This centre was closed as a result of very low demand for the service with the agreement of all local stakeholders. The funding for this service was redirected to provide an additional 12 residential treatment beds dedicated to Aboriginal people in the metropolitan area.
On 29 August 2009 the Anawim Sobering up Centre (Metropolitan) was closed. This small 5 bed service was closed due to very low demand for the service. The operator of this service, Daughters of Charity, now utilise the previously allocated funds for this service for other alcohol and drug related support services.
(f)
No sobering up centres were opened or reopened during 2005 to 2010 inclusive. DAO works collaboratively with communities to identify and respond to local needs around alcohol and other drug issues. Where a community identifies public intoxication as a major issue, DAO will work with them to develop options to address the issue which may include a sobering-up centre as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
DAO is due to construct and open a new Sobering-up Service in Carnarvon as part of a dual purpose facility approved for funding in the 2011/12 budget from Royalties for Regions funding.
(i) Not applicable.
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