Hon Donna Faragher asks about participation numbers in various parenting programs offered by the Child and Adolescent Health Service during the 2021-22 financial year. The answer acknowledges COVID-19 impacts on attendance and provides participation numbers for each program.

AnsweredQoN 1249Legislative Council
Asked
16 February 2023
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Health

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I refer to parenting groups available through the Child and Adolescent Health Service and I ask, in the 2021-22 financial year, how many families took part in the following parenting programmes: (a) Early Parenting Program (0 to 3 months); (b) A Solid Start (for parents of babies aged 4 to 6 months); (c) Let's Sleep (for parents of babies aged 6 to 12 months); (d) Circle of Security Parenting (for parents of children aged 4 months to 6 years); and (e) Triple P (for parents of children aged 3 to 8 years)?

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Answered
16 March 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
High levels of COVID-19 in the community impacted attendance at groups in 2021-2022. Face to face groups recommenced in August, in line with WA Health advice. Virtual groups were offered and remain available.
(a) 7,800
(b) 2,111
(c) 94
(d) 63
(e) 52

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