❓ Question seeks information on future funding and development of Community Supported Residential Units (CSRUs) for people with mental illness. The Minister's response indicates future plans are dependent on an ongoing program evaluation, but affirms the value of CSRUs and highlights alternative accommodation investments.
AnsweredQoN 5345Legislative Council
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I refer to Community Supported Residential Units (CSRUs), and I ask -
(1) Does the Minister intend to fund the provision of any new CSRUs in the next five years?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), how many new CSRUs will be funded?
(4) If yes to (1), how many people will be accommodated at each planned CSRU site?
(5) If yes to (1), where will they be located?
(6) If yes to (1), when is it expected they will be completed?
(7) Does the Minister consider CSRUs to have a place in the provision of accommodation for people with mental illness?
(1) Does the Minister intend to fund the provision of any new CSRUs in the next five years?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), how many new CSRUs will be funded?
(4) If yes to (1), how many people will be accommodated at each planned CSRU site?
(5) If yes to (1), where will they be located?
(6) If yes to (1), when is it expected they will be completed?
(7) Does the Minister consider CSRUs to have a place in the provision of accommodation for people with mental illness?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
56 days
(1-2) The plan to develop further Community Supported Residential Units will be informed by the outcome of the evaluation of the program currently being managed by the Mental Health Commission.
(3 - 6) Not applicable.
(7) Yes the CSRUs provide an accommodation option for people with mental illness who require stable accommodation and support. The Government has provided new investment to expand the accommodation and support options for people with mental illness through the provision of 100 homes and individual support packages that provide more personalised options for people with mental illness to live a good life in the community.
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(3 - 6) Not applicable.
(7) Yes the CSRUs provide an accommodation option for people with mental illness who require stable accommodation and support. The Government has provided new investment to expand the accommodation and support options for people with mental illness through the provision of 100 homes and individual support packages that provide more personalised options for people with mental illness to live a good life in the community.
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