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❓ Question regarding the conclusion, evaluation, and future of the WA Government's trial of police and mental health co-response teams. The Minister confirms the trial's conclusion, evaluation by Edith Cowan University, continued service delivery in trial areas, and ongoing development of a government submission.

AnsweredQoN 1482Legislative Council

Asked

14 August 2018

Member

Hon Alison Xamon

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to the Minister's response to question without notice No. 328, about the Government's trial of police and mental health co-response teams, and I ask: (a) since more than eight months have passed since the question was answered, will the Minister advise if the trial has now concluded; (b) if yes to (a), what provisions are in place to ensure that the infrastructure surrounding the program is not lost should the evaluation point to the rolling out of the program state-wide; (c) is the evaluation of the trial complete; (d) if yes to (c), will the Minister please table the findings; (e) if not to (c), when will the evaluation be finalised; and (f) when does the Minister anticipate a decision will be made about the future of the co-response teams?

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Answered

18 September 2018

Responded by

Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police

Response time

12 days

(a)-(f) The Mental Health Co-Response Trial has concluded and the trial has been evaluated by Edith Cowan University. A copy of the evaluation will be tabled (see tabled paper number). Mental Health Co-Response services continue to be delivered in the trial areas. The Western Australia Police Force and Mental Health Commission are developing a submission for consideration by Government.

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