❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the needs of homeless people during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), specifically regarding temporary accommodation and support services. The Minister outlines provisions made at the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre.
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COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING — HOMELESS PEOPLE
I refer to the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. (1) How many homeless people are ordinarily present in what will become restricted areas for the duration of CHOGM? (2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. (1) How many homeless people are ordinarily present in what will become restricted areas for the duration of CHOGM? (2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(1) How many homeless people are ordinarily present in what will become restricted areas for the duration of CHOGM? (2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(3)–(4) See above.
(1) How many homeless people are ordinarily present in what will become restricted areas for the duration of CHOGM? (2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(2) How many beds is the minister making available for these people during CHOGM? (3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(3) At which facilities will these beds be made available? (4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(4) Will the provision of these extra beds be permanent? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(1) The general public will be able to move around the city during CHOGM as they usually do, although some roads will be closed during specific times. Under the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Special Powers) Act, no member of the general public will be able to access some restricted areas at any time. These small areas will be mainly around venues and hotels. The WA government recognises that some homeless people may be impacted by the increased security measures that will be in place during CHOGM. As the homeless population is mobile, it is difficult to estimate the number sleeping in the CHOGM security area. (2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(2) During CHOGM, the UnitingCare West Tranby Day Centre in Aberdeen Street will provide additional services and its hours of operation will be outside the usual parameters to provide a 24-hour central safe and supporting environment for homeless people who feel disrupted; meals for up to 70 individuals and a temporary resting and sleeping area for 30 individuals; it will roster experienced staff to provide 24-hour coverage, including staff with specialist drug and alcohol and mental health expertise from the Street to Home mobile clinic outreach team; and provide storage for personal belongings. (3)–(4) See above.
(3)–(4) See above.
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