❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses counselling services for child sexual abuse victims in the Vasse electorate, service restrictions, reported cases in Busselton vs. Bunbury, and government action for children aged 12 and under. The answer provides information on available services and funding.
AnsweredQoN 2999Legislative Assembly
Asked
29 June 2004
Member
Portfolio
Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
QuestionView source ↗
(1) What counselling services are available to children within the Vasse electorate who are victims of sexual abuse and assault?
(2) Is the Sexual Assault Service offered by Waratah Support Service in Bunbury restricted to children who are aged 13 years and over?
(3) Will the Minister confirm that, for each of the past two calendar years, there have been more sexual abuse cases reported to her Department from Busselton than Bunbury (11 to 7 and 15 to 13)?
(4) What action is the Government taking to provide counselling for children aged 12 and under who are the victims of sexual abuse and assault?
(2) Is the Sexual Assault Service offered by Waratah Support Service in Bunbury restricted to children who are aged 13 years and over?
(3) Will the Minister confirm that, for each of the past two calendar years, there have been more sexual abuse cases reported to her Department from Busselton than Bunbury (11 to 7 and 15 to 13)?
(4) What action is the Government taking to provide counselling for children aged 12 and under who are the victims of sexual abuse and assault?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 September 2004
Responded by
Minister for Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
Response time
78 days
· South West Counselling · Safecare Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Service Warratah Support Service also provides a service. (2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
· Safecare Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Service Warratah Support Service also provides a service. (2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
Warratah Support Service also provides a service. (2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
· Safecare Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Service Warratah Support Service also provides a service. (2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
Warratah Support Service also provides a service. (2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(2) No. (3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(3) There have been more cases involving alleged sexual abuse of children managed by the Bunbury Office than the Busselton Office. (4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
(4) The Department funds eight services through its Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services program. Six of these services are located in Perth, one in Bunbury and one in Geraldton. Three new services targeted to Aboriginal children and families are being developed in Carnarvon, Roebourne and Derby.
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