The WA parliamentary question addresses the availability of child psychiatrists in the South West region, revealing one full-time equivalent position in Bunbury, no vacancies, short wait times, and no children currently on the waitlist.

AnsweredQoN 1882Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2014
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Mental Health

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I refer to child psychiatrists in the South West electoral region, and I ask: (a) how many fulltime equivalent positions are located in the South West and where are they located; (b) how many positions are currently vacant; (c) what is the wait time for a consultation; and (d) how many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation?

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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
41 days
(a) 1.0 fulltime equivalent child psychiatrist based in Bunbury, who provides services to Bunbury, Wellington, Warren Blackwood and Vasse Leeuwin.
(b) Nil.
(c) A young person will be seen either on the same day or within two weeks, depending on the urgency of the referral.
(d) Nil.

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