Hon Donna Faragher asks about funding for the periods, pain and endometriosis program in WA schools. The Minister provides details on funding allocated by the Department of Health.

AnsweredQoN 1014Legislative Council
Asked
18 November 2021
Portfolio
Health

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PERIODS, PAIN AND
ENDOMETRIOSIS PROGRAM
1014. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the minister representing the
Minister for Health:
I refer to the periods, pain and
endometriosis program delivered in a number of Western Australian schools.
(1) What is the
total amount of funding allocated by the Department of Health to support the
delivery of this program in the following financial years —
(a) 2020–21;
(b) 2021–22;
(c) 2022–23; and
(d) 2023–24?
(2) Is the
Department of Health the only government agency that provides funding to
deliver this program?
(3) If no to (2), which other
government agencies provide funding to support the program?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) (a) There was $100 000,
excluding GST, provided in 2020–21.
�(b)–(d) An
amount of $175 000, excluding GST, per annum has been provisioned in 2021–22
through to 2023–24—three years—subject to the grant
agreement being finalised and signed.
(2) Yes, it is the only state-based
agency. The Department of Education is providing in-kind support.
(3) Not applicable.

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