❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the allocation and outcomes of $2 million in funding for palliative care partnerships with the non-government sector. The Minister's answer outlines existing partnerships, funding distribution, and initial outcomes.
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In the 2001-02 budget, $2 million was provide for additional palliative care specialist support in partnership with the non-government sector. As at 30 June 2002 - (1) What partnerships were developed? (2) With whom were they developed? (3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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(1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(1) What partnerships were developed? (2) With whom were they developed? (3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(2) With whom were they developed? (3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(1) What partnerships were developed? (2) With whom were they developed? (3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(2) With whom were they developed? (3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(3) What funds were provided to each? (4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(4) What were the outcomes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(1) Partnerships between government and non-government providers of palliative care were already in existence. The injection of funds provided for the strengthening of these partnerships supported by the newly announced palliative care advisory group. The group will ensure a strategic focus for ongoing palliative care development. (2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(2) Partnerships with the non-government sector included agencies such as the Cancer Foundation Centre for Palliative Care, Murdoch Community Hospice; Geraldton Palliative Care Service; and the Hollywood Private Hospital palliative care unit. (3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(3) Investment strategies for the $2 million were as follows - $0.85 million to increase the funding to existing services across both the government and non-government sectors to expand service delivery; $0.1 million for improved access to culturally appropriate information and services for Aboriginal people through initiatives determined by the Office of Aboriginal Health; and $1.1 million for the development of new initiatives within teaching hospitals. (4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
(4) The increased bed-day price has supported better access and quality in patient care. Culturally appropriate services are being developed for the indigenous community. Investment at Royal Perth Hospital is supporting plans for a dedicated palliative care unit and improved regional coordination for palliative care service in the eastern metropolitan area. Resources for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children are being used for the development of a specialist statewide paediatric specific palliative care service.
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