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❓ Question on Notice regarding funding and suicide risk among clients accessing Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS) in Western Australia. The response refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 1542Legislative Council

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14 April 2026

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Hon Michelle Boylan

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I refer to evidence provided to the Commonwealth inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence and suicide, including reports indicating a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among clients accessing Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS), and I ask:(a) Has the Government considered this evidence in determining funding levels for these services;(b) What analysis has been undertaken of suicide risk among clients accessing CSATS and IHS services in Western Australia;(c) How is suicide risk incorporated into funding, service design and workforce planning for these programs;(d) What additional funding has been allocated, or is planned, to respond to the level of complexity and risk presented by clients; and(e) How many clients are currently unable to access services due to capacity constraints?