❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the release and implementation of the Western Australian Women's Health Strategy 2012-2015, including annual action plans. The Minister's response clarifies the strategy's draft status, accessibility, and timeline for finalisation and action plan development.
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(1) I refer to the
Western Australian Women's Health Strategy 2012–2015
, and I ask:
(a) has the strategy been formally released to the public; and
(i) if not, when will it become available;
(ii) if yes, will the Minister provide me with a copy of the strategy;
(2) I note that the Draft Strategy indicated there would be annual action plans provided for each of the five priority areas, and I ask:
(a) given it is already mid-way through 2012, will the Minister publicly release the annual action plans for each area for 2012;
(b) when will the action plans become available; and
(c) what resources have been allocated (if any) towards the implementation of the action plans?
Western Australian Women's Health Strategy 2012–2015
, and I ask:
(a) has the strategy been formally released to the public; and
(i) if not, when will it become available;
(ii) if yes, will the Minister provide me with a copy of the strategy;
(2) I note that the Draft Strategy indicated there would be annual action plans provided for each of the five priority areas, and I ask:
(a) given it is already mid-way through 2012, will the Minister publicly release the annual action plans for each area for 2012;
(b) when will the action plans become available; and
(c) what resources have been allocated (if any) towards the implementation of the action plans?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
76 days
(1)(a) Yes, the draft Strategy was completed and advertised in all local newspapers and "The West Australian" at the end of 2011 for comments and feedback. It was also placed on the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) website, circulated to key government departments and non-government agencies, and presentations to agencies if requested were also provided.
(i) People in the community and government employees are still able to access the draft Strategy. The WNHS website provides contact details (www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/services/womens_health_policy_and_projects/index.htm)
(ii) Yes. WNHS can provide a copy of the current draft Strategy. However, with the updates pending, the new version for comments will be released within the next two to three months.
(2)(a) WNHS is incorporating changes to the final Strategy document that outline how the annual action plans will operate.
(b) The first annual action plan will be for 2013.
(c) The annual action plans and the Strategy are managed by the existing Women's Health Policy and Projects Unit at the WNHS.
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(i) People in the community and government employees are still able to access the draft Strategy. The WNHS website provides contact details (www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/services/womens_health_policy_and_projects/index.htm)
(ii) Yes. WNHS can provide a copy of the current draft Strategy. However, with the updates pending, the new version for comments will be released within the next two to three months.
(2)(a) WNHS is incorporating changes to the final Strategy document that outline how the annual action plans will operate.
(b) The first annual action plan will be for 2013.
(c) The annual action plans and the Strategy are managed by the existing Women's Health Policy and Projects Unit at the WNHS.
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