Hon Donna Faragher asks about the extension of funding for perinatal mental health programs at Fremantle Women's Health Centre and Radiance Network. Funding for Fremantle Women's Health Centre is extended to 2027, while Radiance Network's funding is under consideration.

AnsweredQoN 364Legislative Council
Asked
7 May 2024
Portfolio
Mental Health

QuestionView source ↗

MENTAL HEALTH — PERINATAL PILOT PROGRAM
364. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Mental Health:
I refer to the answer provided to
question without notice 475 asked on 11 May 2023 regarding funding for
perinatal mental health services provided through Fremantle Women's
Health Centre and Radiance Network South West.
(1) Can the
minister advise whether funding to continue the two perinatal mental health
programs will be extended beyond June 2024?
(2) If yes to
(1), what is the total amount of funding that has been allocated to extend the
programs and when will the funding conclude?
(3) If no to (1), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

The following
answer has been provided by the Minister for Mental Health.
(1)–(3) Fremantle Women's Health Centre will
continue to receive funding for perinatal services until 30 June 2027 . Continuation of the perinatal pilot program
funding for Radiance Network is currently under consideration by the
Mental Health Commission.

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