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❓ Question regarding the actions of Alma Street Mental Health Service following Nicolau Soares' missed appointment and alleged subsequent killings, and whether warnings from his siblings were received and acted upon. The Minister's response indicates contact attempts were made, but no warnings were received.

AnsweredQoN 369Legislative Council

Asked

16 October 2013

Member

Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich

Portfolio

Mental Health

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(1) Can the Minister advise what action was taken by the Alma Street Mental Health Service after Nicolau Soares failed to attend a scheduled appointment and attempts to contact him failed in the weeks before he allegedly killed his mother and stepfather? (2) Had the Alma Street Mental Health Service received warnings, expressions of fears and concern from Nicolau Soares' siblings in the weeks before the killings? (3) What was the response of the Alma Street Mental Health Service to those warnings, fears and concerns from Nicolau Soares' siblings in the weeks before the killing? (4) Why weren't the warnings, fears and concerns taken on board by Alma Street Mental Health Service?

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Answered

21 November 2013

Responded by

Minister for Mental Health

Response time

36 days

(1) The Alma Street Mental Health Centre, through the Case Manager, visited Mr Soares' usual place of residence on several occasions and also attempted telephone contact with him during this period of time.
(2) No.
(3-4) Not applicable.

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