Hon Adele Farina asks about waiting times and catchment area for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Bunbury. The response indicates waiting times are within 14 days depending on urgency, and lists the catchment area.

AnsweredQoN 1816Legislative Council
Asked
21 October 2014
Portfolio
Mental Health

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I refer to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Bunbury, and I ask: (a) what is the current average waiting time for a child under the age of 12 years to access CAMHS in Bunbury; (b) what is the current average waiting time for a child over the age of 12 years to access CAMHS in Bunbury; and (c) what is the catchment area for CAMHS in Bunbury?

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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
(a) Depending on the urgency of the referral, a child under the age of 12 will be seen on the same day or within 14 days.
(b) Depending on the urgency of the referral, a child over the age of 12 will be seen on the same day or within 14 days.
(c) CAMHS Bunbury provides services to residents in Bunbury, Capel, Collie, Donnybrook and Harvey.

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