❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding mental health programs, funding cuts, hospital beds, and psychiatrist staffing levels across different health regions in Western Australia.
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(1) Which Mental Health Programs receive support from Government?
(2) Will the Minister list all Mental Health Programs subject to funding cuts since July 1 2003?
(3) By what sum has the financial allocation for 2003-04 for each of those programs been reduced?
(4) Which hospitals have Mental Health beds and how many?
(5) How many psychiatrists are employed in each Health Region?
(6) How many unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists are there in each Health Region?
(2) Will the Minister list all Mental Health Programs subject to funding cuts since July 1 2003?
(3) By what sum has the financial allocation for 2003-04 for each of those programs been reduced?
(4) Which hospitals have Mental Health beds and how many?
(5) How many psychiatrists are employed in each Health Region?
(6) How many unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists are there in each Health Region?
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Answered
3 December 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
40 days
Specific target populations are identified for individual services. In general these populations are: · Child and Adolescent: 0-18 years of age · Adult: 18 years of age and over · Elderly: 65+ years of age (age range is provided as a guide only. The clinical decision of where treatment occurs will be an interaction of individual need and age considerations). MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
· Child and Adolescent: 0-18 years of age · Adult: 18 years of age and over · Elderly: 65+ years of age (age range is provided as a guide only. The clinical decision of where treatment occurs will be an interaction of individual need and age considerations). MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
· Child and Adolescent: 0-18 years of age · Adult: 18 years of age and over · Elderly: 65+ years of age (age range is provided as a guide only. The clinical decision of where treatment occurs will be an interaction of individual need and age considerations). MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
PREVENTION & PROMOTION Primary Intervention · Prevention and Promotion Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Admitted Mental Health Program · Mental Health Program - Inpatients Non Admitted Mental Health Program · Community Mental Health Services Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development CONTINUING CARE Admitted Mental Health Programs · Non Acute -Admitted Community Mental Health Programs · Nursing Home / Hostel Program · Supported Accommodation Programs · Community Support · Carer / Family Support · Advocacy, Representation and Self Help · Rehabilitation programs Capacity Building · Program Development · Research and Evaluation · Workforce Development (2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(2) The following programs received a reduction in funding in 2003/04 Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Name of Program Amount Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Western Australia - delayed clinical appointment $ 80 000 Community based Multi-Systemic Therapy Program $1 200 000 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc $ 270 000 WA Consumer Advocacy Group $ 80 000 Homelessness (South Metropolitan Mental Health Youth Service) $ 400 000 Transcultural Mental Health Unit (Sessional Medical Officer) $ 25 807 Emergency Department Consultation Liaison Service (Swan) Consultant Psychiatrist $ 180 000 Family Early Intervention Program $ 200 000 (3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(3) Please refer to question 2 (4) Designated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and number of operational beds: Albany Hospital 9 beds Armadale Hospital 24 beds Bentley Hospital 97 beds Bunbury Hospital 15 beds Fremantle Hospital 66 beds Geraldton 3 beds Graylands Hospital 197 beds (including 38 Forensic beds) Joondalup Hospital 21 beds Kalgoorlie Hospital 7 beds Mercy Hospital 12 beds Osborne Park Hospital 24 beds Princess Margaret Hospital 8 beds Royal Perth Hospital 28 beds Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 36 beds Selby Authorised 48 beds Swan District Hospital 41 beds Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Note: There are 5 beds dedicated to Rural and Remote patients located throughout the rural and remote regions, known as “rooming in” beds but they have not been included in the above count as they are not coded as designated psychiatric units. (5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(5) The number of Psychiatrists employed at each region are as follows: North Metropolitan Health Service 34.3 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 17 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 27.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 3.6 FTE Wheatbelt 0.8 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 3 FTE Great Southern 1.35 FTE South West Area Health Service 3.05 FTE Goldfields 1.4 FTE Midwest 1.75 FTE (6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
(6) The number of unfilled vacancies for psychiatrists in each Health Region are: North Metropolitan Health Service 1.5 FTE South Metropolitan Health Service 2.5 FTE East Metropolitan Health Service 0.5 FTE Women and Children's Health Service 0 FTE Wheatbelt 1 FTE Kimberley & Pilbara/ Gascoyne 0 FTE Great Southern 0 FTE South West Area Health Service 0 FTE Goldfields 0 FTE Midwest 0 FTE Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Appendix 1 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
1. PREVENTION AND PROMOTION Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Service Description Primary prevention activities targeting interventions which prevent or reduce mental morbidity and promote mental health and wellbeing. Programs are directed either at the whole population or at specific groups within the population. Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Additionally these interventions can be directed at individuals, particularly those with predisposing risk factors, which increase their chances of developing a mental illness. 2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of an acute inpatient assessment, treatment, consultancy and emergency services for individuals requiring admission for diagnostic conditions as specified in the Mental Health program. NON ADMITTED PATIENT PROGRAM Service Description Provision of a comprehensive range of community services for people with mental health disorders which may include emergency assessment and treatment services, case management services, supported accommodation services, and psychogeriatric assessment and day programs. Services may be provided in a clinic environment or in the patient’s own home. 3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
3. CONTINUING CARE Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
Service Description Provision of a range of ongoing, community based support. Services are provided in a manner that promotes continuity of care through integration with other health services and non-government providers.
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