❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the Minister for Homelessness regarding the closure of St Bart's women's service and the government's plan to continue services. The Minister rejects the premise, stating funding isn't ceasing and alternative accommodation will be provided.
AnsweredQoN 192Legislative Assembly
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Homelessness—St Bart's—Women's service
192. Hon Steve Martin to the Minister for
Homelessness:
I refer to the government's request for tender to take
over the running of the St Bart's women's service, which is being forced to
close by 1 July due to the government ceasing its funding.
(1) What is the scope and timing of the tender?
(2) How many providers were invited to participate?
(3) Will the provider be a like-for-like service
with the same number of 25 beds available?
(4) In reference to (3), at what cost?
(5) Can the minister guarantee that the 18 women
currently at the St Bart's women's service in East Perth will be provided with
alternative accommodation by 30 June?
192. Hon Steve Martin to the Minister for
Homelessness:
I refer to the government's request for tender to take
over the running of the St Bart's women's service, which is being forced to
close by 1 July due to the government ceasing its funding.
(1) What is the scope and timing of the tender?
(2) How many providers were invited to participate?
(3) Will the provider be a like-for-like service
with the same number of 25 beds available?
(4) In reference to (3), at what cost?
(5) Can the minister guarantee that the 18 women
currently at the St Bart's women's service in East Perth will be provided with
alternative accommodation by 30 June?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question.
(1)–(5) I reject the premise of the
member's question. Government funding to continue the delivery of services to
this cohort of women is not ceasing. To repeat, the information provided in
response to question without notice 162 on Tuesday 20 May 2025 is that St
Bart's is seeking to re-develop its facilities in East Perth, which, by its
decision, will involve the closure of its existing women's homelessness
accommodation service. There is an active procurement process underway using a
direct negotiation approach with one homelessness service provider. The
government will soon be in a position to announce a new contract with an
alternative provider who will take over running the vital services currently
offered by St. Bart's. The Department of Communities is working with St Bart's
and the affected women on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are being
met. To be clear: by the time St Bart's closes its facility, every woman
currently accommodated will be offered accommodation and support options.
for some notice of the question.
(1)–(5) I reject the premise of the
member's question. Government funding to continue the delivery of services to
this cohort of women is not ceasing. To repeat, the information provided in
response to question without notice 162 on Tuesday 20 May 2025 is that St
Bart's is seeking to re-develop its facilities in East Perth, which, by its
decision, will involve the closure of its existing women's homelessness
accommodation service. There is an active procurement process underway using a
direct negotiation approach with one homelessness service provider. The
government will soon be in a position to announce a new contract with an
alternative provider who will take over running the vital services currently
offered by St. Bart's. The Department of Communities is working with St Bart's
and the affected women on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are being
met. To be clear: by the time St Bart's closes its facility, every woman
currently accommodated will be offered accommodation and support options.
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