❓ Hon James Hayward questions the Minister for Health regarding the allocation of $30 million for regional ambulances and paramedics, specifically inquiring about placement, St John Ambulance's request for funding, and the amount requested.
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AMBULANCES AND PARAMEDICS — REGIONS
466. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the provision of $30 million
for new ambulances and paramedics in regional WA.
(1) Where will the additional
ambulances and paramedics be based?
(2) Was the additional $30.1 million
requested by St John Ambulance?
(3) Did St John
Ambulance request more than $30.1 million in additional funding to improve
regional ambulance services?
(4) If yes to
(3), how much additional funding did St John request to improve regional
ambulance services?
466. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the provision of $30 million
for new ambulances and paramedics in regional WA.
(1) Where will the additional
ambulances and paramedics be based?
(2) Was the additional $30.1 million
requested by St John Ambulance?
(3) Did St John
Ambulance request more than $30.1 million in additional funding to improve
regional ambulance services?
(4) If yes to
(3), how much additional funding did St John request to improve regional
ambulance services?
AnswerView source ↗
(1) Additional
ambulances and paramedics will be placed in locations of greatest need
determined through detailed analysis of need and sustainability for country
ambulance services.
(2) No; it was a pre-election
commitment announced in 2021.
(3) During a planning
process prior to the $30.1 million allocation, St John Ambulance Australia
identified a range of priorities. The highest priorities were funded.
(4) Not applicable.
ambulances and paramedics will be placed in locations of greatest need
determined through detailed analysis of need and sustainability for country
ambulance services.
(2) No; it was a pre-election
commitment announced in 2021.
(3) During a planning
process prior to the $30.1 million allocation, St John Ambulance Australia
identified a range of priorities. The highest priorities were funded.
(4) Not applicable.
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