Hon. Norman Moore questions the government's commitment to establishing a men's health service in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres, receiving a response outlining a phased approach and broader consultation strategy.

AnsweredQoN 43Legislative Council
Asked
29 May 2001
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the commitment of the Government to establish a men’s health service in Kalgoorlie-Boulder at a cost of $200 000 and ask -
(1) Has this service been established?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Is it proposed to establish men’s health services in other regional centres?
(4) If not, why not?

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Answered
19 June 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(2) The commitment is to establish the service at a cost of $200 000 over the next four years. (3) There is also a commitment to support an initial two-year trial aimed at encouraging men's access to health services in Geraldton and the Mid West region. (4) The Government's plan with regard to men's health is to implement a men's health promotion campaign and community support program, following extensive consultation with men and their organisations. As a result responses to Men's Health issues will develop through consultation and as appropriate to local circumstances.
(3) There is also a commitment to support an initial two-year trial aimed at encouraging men's access to health services in Geraldton and the Mid West region. (4) The Government's plan with regard to men's health is to implement a men's health promotion campaign and community support program, following extensive consultation with men and their organisations. As a result responses to Men's Health issues will develop through consultation and as appropriate to local circumstances.
(4) The Government's plan with regard to men's health is to implement a men's health promotion campaign and community support program, following extensive consultation with men and their organisations. As a result responses to Men's Health issues will develop through consultation and as appropriate to local circumstances.
As a result responses to Men's Health issues will develop through consultation and as appropriate to local circumstances.

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