❓ Question on Notice regarding the take-up rate of the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) in various Perth suburbs, seeking data on referrals and financial assistance provided.
AnsweredQoN 2762Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the take-up rate of the hardship utility grant scheme (HUGS), and I ask -
(1) How many applicants were referred by Synergy to financial counsellors for the months of July 2010 and July 2009 for the following suburbs, -
(a) Leeming;
(b) Canning Vale;
(c) Morley;
(d) Wanneroo;
(e) Willagee;
(f) Samson;
(g) Spencer Park;
(h) Balcatta;
(i) Dalyellup;
(j) High Wycombe;
(k) Kingsley;
(l) Clarkson;
(m) Noranda;
(n) Yokine;
(o) Currambine;
(p) Parkwood;
(q) Innaloo;
(r) Huntingdale;
(s) Ellenbrook;
(t) Darch; and
(u) Peppermint Grove?
(2) For the months of July 2010 and July 2009, how many applicants were provided with financial assistance to pay utility bills for the following suburbs, -
(a) Leeming;
(b) Canning Vale;
(c) Morley;
(d) Wanneroo;
(e) Willagee;
(f) Samson;
(g) Spencer Park;
(h) Balcatta;
(i) Dalyellup;
(j) High Wycombe;
(k) Kingsley;
(l) Clarkson;
(m) Noranda;
(n) Yokine;
(o) Currambine;
(p) Parkwood;
(q) Innaloo;
(r) Huntingdale;
(s) Ellenbrook;
(t) Darch; and
(u) Peppermint Grove?
(1) How many applicants were referred by Synergy to financial counsellors for the months of July 2010 and July 2009 for the following suburbs, -
(a) Leeming;
(b) Canning Vale;
(c) Morley;
(d) Wanneroo;
(e) Willagee;
(f) Samson;
(g) Spencer Park;
(h) Balcatta;
(i) Dalyellup;
(j) High Wycombe;
(k) Kingsley;
(l) Clarkson;
(m) Noranda;
(n) Yokine;
(o) Currambine;
(p) Parkwood;
(q) Innaloo;
(r) Huntingdale;
(s) Ellenbrook;
(t) Darch; and
(u) Peppermint Grove?
(2) For the months of July 2010 and July 2009, how many applicants were provided with financial assistance to pay utility bills for the following suburbs, -
(a) Leeming;
(b) Canning Vale;
(c) Morley;
(d) Wanneroo;
(e) Willagee;
(f) Samson;
(g) Spencer Park;
(h) Balcatta;
(i) Dalyellup;
(j) High Wycombe;
(k) Kingsley;
(l) Clarkson;
(m) Noranda;
(n) Yokine;
(o) Currambine;
(p) Parkwood;
(q) Innaloo;
(r) Huntingdale;
(s) Ellenbrook;
(t) Darch; and
(u) Peppermint Grove?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 October 2010
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
33 days
(1) (a - u)
This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. Synergy is the agency responsible for referring applicants to Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) Registered Financial Counsellors.
(2) (a - u)
Suburb
July 2010
July 2009
(a) Leeming
0
0
(b) Canning Vale
1
1
(c) Morley
3
3
(d) Wanneroo
2
4
(e) Willagee
2
1
(f) Samson
0
0
(g) Spencer Park
0
1
(h) Balcatta
4
0
(i) Dalyellup
1
1
(j) High Wycombe
0
4
(k) Kingsley
0
1
(l) Clarkson
4
2
(m) Noranda
3
0
(n) Yokine
1
1
(o) Currambine
2
1
(p) Parkwood
0
0
(q) Innaloo
4
0
(r) Huntingdale
1
1
(s) Ellenbrook
8
7
(t) Darch
1
0
(u) Peppermint Grove
0
0
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This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. Synergy is the agency responsible for referring applicants to Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) Registered Financial Counsellors.
(2) (a - u)
Suburb
July 2010
July 2009
(a) Leeming
0
0
(b) Canning Vale
1
1
(c) Morley
3
3
(d) Wanneroo
2
4
(e) Willagee
2
1
(f) Samson
0
0
(g) Spencer Park
0
1
(h) Balcatta
4
0
(i) Dalyellup
1
1
(j) High Wycombe
0
4
(k) Kingsley
0
1
(l) Clarkson
4
2
(m) Noranda
3
0
(n) Yokine
1
1
(o) Currambine
2
1
(p) Parkwood
0
0
(q) Innaloo
4
0
(r) Huntingdale
1
1
(s) Ellenbrook
8
7
(t) Darch
1
0
(u) Peppermint Grove
0
0
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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