❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the allocation and expenditure of funds for family and domestic violence (FDV) programs in Armadale and the Kimberley. The Minister provides details on funding allocation and operational status.
AnsweredQoN 534Legislative Council
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FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — COMMUNITY
ORGANISATIONS
534. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence:
I refer to the Labor government's
commitment of $14.7 million to build a family and domestic violence hub in
Armadale and $4.5 million for two FDV programs in the Kimberley.
(1) How much of the $14.7 million
has been spent on the Armadale FDV hub?
(2) Has the Armadale hub been
completed; and, if so, is it operational?
(3) How much of the $4.5 million has been spent on the
Derby Family Violence Service and the Change Em Ways Kimberley project
to date?
ORGANISATIONS
534. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence:
I refer to the Labor government's
commitment of $14.7 million to build a family and domestic violence hub in
Armadale and $4.5 million for two FDV programs in the Kimberley.
(1) How much of the $14.7 million
has been spent on the Armadale FDV hub?
(2) Has the Armadale hub been
completed; and, if so, is it operational?
(3) How much of the $4.5 million has been spent on the
Derby Family Violence Service and the Change Em Ways Kimberley project
to date?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
The following response has been
provided by the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.
(1)–( 2) The Armadale One Stop Hub is operated by
Hope Community Services and Yorgum Healing Service with a service alliance,
including community-based and legal services. The contract-for-service
provision was awarded in January 2023. The
annual funding level for this service agreement is $2.485 million per annum ,
including GST, for a period of five years. Following a period of set-up and
establishment, the Armadale One Stop Hub
service providers started receiving client referrals in September 2023. It is
currently operating with a full complement of staff. Part of the budget
allocation for the Armadale hub is funding for the fit-out of the premises.
(3) The $4.5 million
to help address family and domestic violence in the Kimberley is fully
allocated to c ontinue the existing programs.
The Derby Family Violence Service is run by Anglicare WA in partnership with Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation, with
annual funding of $314 721, excluding GST. Change Em Ways is run by Mens
Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation, with funding of $1.1 million per
annum, excluding GST. Both services are funded until June 2027.
My apologies for my
mispronunciation.
some notice of the question.
The following response has been
provided by the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.
(1)–( 2) The Armadale One Stop Hub is operated by
Hope Community Services and Yorgum Healing Service with a service alliance,
including community-based and legal services. The contract-for-service
provision was awarded in January 2023. The
annual funding level for this service agreement is $2.485 million per annum ,
including GST, for a period of five years. Following a period of set-up and
establishment, the Armadale One Stop Hub
service providers started receiving client referrals in September 2023. It is
currently operating with a full complement of staff. Part of the budget
allocation for the Armadale hub is funding for the fit-out of the premises.
(3) The $4.5 million
to help address family and domestic violence in the Kimberley is fully
allocated to c ontinue the existing programs.
The Derby Family Violence Service is run by Anglicare WA in partnership with Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation, with
annual funding of $314 721, excluding GST. Change Em Ways is run by Mens
Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation, with funding of $1.1 million per
annum, excluding GST. Both services are funded until June 2027.
My apologies for my
mispronunciation.
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