This parliamentary question seeks information about child psychiatrist availability and wait times in the South West region of Western Australia. The answer indicates a single full-time position exists, no vacancies, short wait times, and no waitlist.

AnsweredQoN 3515Legislative Council
Asked
20 October 2015
Portfolio
Mental Health

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I refer to child psychiatrists in the South West electoral region, and I ask: (a) how many fulltime equivalent positions are located in the South West and where are they located; (b) how many positions are currently vacant; (c) what is the wait time for a consultation; and (d) how many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation?

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Answered
1 December 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
(a) 1.0 full time equivalent Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is located in Bunbury, provides services to Bunbury, Wellington, Warren Blackwood and Vasse Leeuwin.
(b) Nil.
(c) A young person will be seen either on the same day or within two (2) weeks, depending on the urgency of the referral.
(d) Nil.

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