❓ A WA parliamentary question reveals the state government provided no direct funding to Kids Helpline in 2000, despite awareness of resource limitations and unanswered calls. Future funding was under consideration following a national conference.
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I refer to the Kids Helpline and ask - (a) what State Government assistance is provided to this service; (b) are you aware that a number of calls are unanswered due to lack of resources at Kids Helpline; and (c) are there any plans to allocate or increase the amount of funding made available to Kids Helpline in the next financial year? Answered on 19 September 2000 The Minister
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19 September 2000
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41 days
(a) Nil. (b) Yes. (c) There was some discussion on the Kids Help Line at the Community Services Ministers Conference on 26 July 2000. Ministers noted the work undertaken by the Kids Help Line and each jurisdiction agreed to give consideration to supporting this valuable services. At this stage the Kids Help Line has not approached the State Government for funding.
(b) are you aware that a number of calls are unanswered due to lack of resources at Kids Helpline; and (c) are there any plans to allocate or increase the amount of funding made available to Kids Helpline in the next financial year?
(c) are there any plans to allocate or increase the amount of funding made available to Kids Helpline in the next financial year?
(b) are you aware that a number of calls are unanswered due to lack of resources at Kids Helpline; and (c) are there any plans to allocate or increase the amount of funding made available to Kids Helpline in the next financial year?
(c) are there any plans to allocate or increase the amount of funding made available to Kids Helpline in the next financial year?
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