❓ Mr Eatts inquires about the "Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive" program, specifically regarding its impact on the Warren-Blackwood region and the adequacy of its funding relative to identified needs. The answer clarifies the program's existing support and planned expansion in the region.
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Which regions or local government areas will benefit from the “Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive” program : (a) Will Warren–Blackwood be included in the rollout of this funding; (b) How does this funding compare with demand for ageing-in-place supports identified by the Department of Communities or Aged Care WA; and (c) What research or data underpins the limited budget allocation?
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Answered
17 September 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
10 days
(a) There are five existing Staying in Place (SIP) hubs in the Warren-Blackwood electorate that are assisted by this initiative through access to an online platform and resource library. A further two hubs in Warren-Blackwood have applied for funding through the initiative and have been approved for start-u support.
(b) - (c) SIP is designed to help people in regional areas access Commonwealth Home Care Package services through local support providers to enable them to continue living at home longer. Following a request from Linkwest, $250,000 in State Government funding was approved to help expand the SIP program. It will be used as startup funding for a further 10 SIP hubs across WA, and for Linkwest to establish processes and capacity to integrate SIP as part of its core business.
(b) - (c) SIP is designed to help people in regional areas access Commonwealth Home Care Package services through local support providers to enable them to continue living at home longer. Following a request from Linkwest, $250,000 in State Government funding was approved to help expand the SIP program. It will be used as startup funding for a further 10 SIP hubs across WA, and for Linkwest to establish processes and capacity to integrate SIP as part of its core business.
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