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.

AnsweredQoN 466Legislative Council
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18 May 2022
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Health

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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?

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(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.

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