Question regarding the availability of child speech pathology services in the South West region of Western Australia, revealing staffing levels, vacancies, wait times, and the number of children on the waiting list.

AnsweredQoN 4996Legislative Council
Asked
9 November 2011
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I refer to child development services in the South West (SW) region, and ask -
(1) How many speech pathologist full time equivalents are currently located in the region?
(2) Where in the SW are these positions located?
(3) How many of these positions are currently vacant?
(4) What is the current wait time for a consultation?
(5) How many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation with a speech pathologist?

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Answered
5 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
117 days
(1) 10.9 FTE.
(2) Bunbury/Harvey - 5 FTE
Naturaliste - 3.2 FTE
Warren Blackwood - 1.8 FTE
Wellington (Collie/Donnybrook) - 0.9 FTE
(3) 3.3 FTE are currently vacant.
(4) High priority clients are seen in 2-4 weeks. Lower priority clients may wait 4-5 months.
(5) 187
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