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❓ Question on Notice regarding the allocation and expenditure of the $9 million Seroja community welfare and outreach program, specifically focusing on mental health support and unspent funds.

AnsweredQoN 1298Legislative Council

Asked

14 March 2023

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

Portfolio

Community Services

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(1) I refer to the $9 million severe tropical cyclone Seroja community welfare and outreach program. How many additional mental health staff, by FTE, have been provided to support communities impact by Cyclone Seroka through this funding allocation? (2) Will the Minister please identify which local government areas are currently receiving additional mental health staff through this program.? (3) How much of the $9 million has been disbursed to date? (4) Will the Minister please provide a breakdown of how the $9 million program is being spent, including specific projects or programs being funded.? (5) Noting in the Minister's answer to question on notice 1060 that funding will expire for this project on 30 June 2023: (a) what proportion of funding remains unspent; (b) what funding amount will be returned to consolidated revenue after 30 June 2023; (c) what funding amount will be returned to the Commonwealth after 30 June 2023; and (d) what proportion of funding will be used for other purposes after 30 June 2023, and please identify these purposes.?