❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the number of child speech pathologists, occupational therapists, audiologists, and social workers in the South West region, vacancy status, and average wait times for consultations. The answer provides specific FTE numbers, confirms no vacancies, and details average wait times for each service.
AnsweredQoN 3119Legislative Council
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(1) How many of the following are located in the South West region: (a) child speech pathologists FTEs; (b) child occupational therapists FTEs; (c) child audiologists FTEs; and (d) child social workers FTEs? (2) Are any of these positions currently vacant and, if yes, which positions and for how long have they been vacant? (3) What is the average wait time for a consultation with each of the services listed in (1)?
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Answered
16 June 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
40 days
(1)(a) 11.75 FTE;
(b) 5.5 FTE;
(c) 1.0 FTE; and
(d) 2.3 FTE.
(2) As at 7 May 2015, none of the above positions are vacant.
(3) All referrals are prioritised and high priority referrals for Child Development are seen within two weeks.
The average wait times for consultation with each of the services listed in (1) are as follows:
· four to six weeks for Speech Pathology;
· four to six weeks for Occupational Therapy;
· six weeks for Audiology; and
· referrals for Social Work are not waitlisted and services are provided immediately to families in need.
(b) 5.5 FTE;
(c) 1.0 FTE; and
(d) 2.3 FTE.
(2) As at 7 May 2015, none of the above positions are vacant.
(3) All referrals are prioritised and high priority referrals for Child Development are seen within two weeks.
The average wait times for consultation with each of the services listed in (1) are as follows:
· four to six weeks for Speech Pathology;
· four to six weeks for Occupational Therapy;
· six weeks for Audiology; and
· referrals for Social Work are not waitlisted and services are provided immediately to families in need.
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