❓ Question regarding budget allocation for services addressing co-occurring mental illness and intellectual disability in WA. The answer details funding for the YPECN project and the DADAA Esperance Emergence Project.
AnsweredQoN 5722Legislative Council
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I refer to the Western Australian State Budget 2012-13, and I ask —
(1) Has any funding been allocated for any new services or programs specifically to meet the needs of people with co-occurring mental illness and intellectual disability?
(2) If yes to (1), please provide a brief description of any planned programs.
(1) Has any funding been allocated for any new services or programs specifically to meet the needs of people with co-occurring mental illness and intellectual disability?
(2) If yes to (1), please provide a brief description of any planned programs.
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Answered
14 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
62 days
(1) Yes
(2) Young People with Exceptionally Complex Needs (YPECN). The YPECN project was established in early 2012. The Department for Child Protection, Disability Services Commission and Mental Health Commission jointly fund the coordinator position for the YPECN project. This amounts to $50 000 per year, per agency.
The target group is young people who:
o pose a significant risk of harm to self or others;
o require intensive support;
o would benefit from receiving co-ordinated services; and
o for whom the existing system is not working as well as it should, and who also have two or more of the following:
§ a mental illness;
§ an acquired brain injury;
§ an intellectual disability; or
§ a significant substance use problem.
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA - In February 2012, funding of $90,000 was announced for Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA) to run 'The Esperance Emergence Project'. This is aimed at enhancing self-esteem, teaching new skills and encouraging social engagement and friendships through fun, educational and inclusive activities.
The program will develop the creative skills of people with disability, mental illness and substance use issues. It will have a sustained day activity and respite impact and improve social inclusion and access to innovative self-advocacy communication tools. DADAA is working with local partners such as BOICO, community mental health services, the Local Area Coordinator and the Shire of Esperance.
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(2) Young People with Exceptionally Complex Needs (YPECN). The YPECN project was established in early 2012. The Department for Child Protection, Disability Services Commission and Mental Health Commission jointly fund the coordinator position for the YPECN project. This amounts to $50 000 per year, per agency.
The target group is young people who:
o pose a significant risk of harm to self or others;
o require intensive support;
o would benefit from receiving co-ordinated services; and
o for whom the existing system is not working as well as it should, and who also have two or more of the following:
§ a mental illness;
§ an acquired brain injury;
§ an intellectual disability; or
§ a significant substance use problem.
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA - In February 2012, funding of $90,000 was announced for Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA) to run 'The Esperance Emergence Project'. This is aimed at enhancing self-esteem, teaching new skills and encouraging social engagement and friendships through fun, educational and inclusive activities.
The program will develop the creative skills of people with disability, mental illness and substance use issues. It will have a sustained day activity and respite impact and improve social inclusion and access to innovative self-advocacy communication tools. DADAA is working with local partners such as BOICO, community mental health services, the Local Area Coordinator and the Shire of Esperance.
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