❓ Hon. Donna Faragher questions the continuation of specific child health programs in Balga following a service agreement change. The Minister assures that all activities outlined in the agreement will continue, with potential for ancillary services to be maintained by the Salvation Army.
AnsweredQoN 210Legislative Council
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HEALTH
— CHILD HEALTH NURSES — FUNDING
210. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Health:
I refer to the answer provided to question without notice
1269 asked on 29 November 2022, relating to the service agreement between WA
Health and the Salvation Army to provide child health nurse services through
the Salvation Army's child health centre in Balga.
Will all programs currently delivered by the centre's
child health nurses for children and families, including face-to-face
antenatal, first aid and baby sensory classes, which are in addition to the
universal child health check appointments and parenting groups, continue under
the Child and Adolescent Health Service; and, if not, why not?
— CHILD HEALTH NURSES — FUNDING
210. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Health:
I refer to the answer provided to question without notice
1269 asked on 29 November 2022, relating to the service agreement between WA
Health and the Salvation Army to provide child health nurse services through
the Salvation Army's child health centre in Balga.
Will all programs currently delivered by the centre's
child health nurses for children and families, including face-to-face
antenatal, first aid and baby sensory classes, which are in addition to the
universal child health check appointments and parenting groups, continue under
the Child and Adolescent Health Service; and, if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I answer on behalf of the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Health. I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. The following answer has been provided on behalf of the Minister for
Health.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service will continue to
deliver all activities outlined in the service agreement with the Salvation
Army. CAHS and the Salvation Army are working constructively to ensure a smooth
transition of the child health nurse service for local families. CAHS child
health nurses regularly connect families to local services, such as the
Salvation Army, which may choose to continue to deliver ancillary services.
the Minister for Health. I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. The following answer has been provided on behalf of the Minister for
Health.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service will continue to
deliver all activities outlined in the service agreement with the Salvation
Army. CAHS and the Salvation Army are working constructively to ensure a smooth
transition of the child health nurse service for local families. CAHS child
health nurses regularly connect families to local services, such as the
Salvation Army, which may choose to continue to deliver ancillary services.
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