❓ Question on Notice regarding the proportion of Aboriginal people evicted under the disruptive behaviour management strategy by the Department of Housing, and the culturally appropriate measures in place to address this issue. The Minister was unable to provide specific data on Aboriginal identity and children evicted.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING — DISRUPTIVE
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
561. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Minister
for Housing:
(1) Of all people
evicted between 1 July 2015 and 31 May 2016 due to the disruptive behaviour
management strategy, what proportion were Aboriginal people?
(2) Since the
disruptive behaviour management strategy was introduced, is the proportion of
Aboriginal people being evicted as a result of this strategy trending up or down
over time?
(3) What
culturally appropriate measures are being employed by the housing authority to
reduce the disproportionately high number of Aboriginal people being evicted
under this strategy?
(4) In February
2015, I asked how many Aboriginal children were among the families evicted, at
which time the minister could not provide this significant piece of
information. Is the minister now able to obtain this data?
(5) If the
minister is able to provide this data, how many Aboriginal children have been among
the families evicted?
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
561. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Minister
for Housing:
(1) Of all people
evicted between 1 July 2015 and 31 May 2016 due to the disruptive behaviour
management strategy, what proportion were Aboriginal people?
(2) Since the
disruptive behaviour management strategy was introduced, is the proportion of
Aboriginal people being evicted as a result of this strategy trending up or down
over time?
(3) What
culturally appropriate measures are being employed by the housing authority to
reduce the disproportionately high number of Aboriginal people being evicted
under this strategy?
(4) In February
2015, I asked how many Aboriginal children were among the families evicted, at
which time the minister could not provide this significant piece of
information. Is the minister now able to obtain this data?
(5) If the
minister is able to provide this data, how many Aboriginal children have been among
the families evicted?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice
of this question.
(1)–(2) The
provision of information to the Housing Authority relating to a person's
cultural identity is voluntary. The Housing Authority does not collate this
data in the format requested.
(3) When
tenancies are at risk of failing, the Housing Authority assists tenants with
referrals to support services to help them sustain their tenancy. Participation
in these services is voluntary and tenants must be willing to engage. The
Housing Authority employs specialist Aboriginal customer service officers
throughout the state. Aboriginal customer support officers work collaboratively
with relevant units and agencies—both internal and external to the
Housing Authority—to support Aboriginal clients to resolve tenancy
issues and assist new applicants and current tenants within their region.
Aboriginal customer support officers are advised when a tenant identifying as
Aboriginal has been identified as experiencing issues in managing their tenancy
and meeting their obligations, and/or experiencing other issues that may be
impacting on their ability to successfully manage their tenancy.
(4) No.
(5) Not applicable.
of this question.
(1)–(2) The
provision of information to the Housing Authority relating to a person's
cultural identity is voluntary. The Housing Authority does not collate this
data in the format requested.
(3) When
tenancies are at risk of failing, the Housing Authority assists tenants with
referrals to support services to help them sustain their tenancy. Participation
in these services is voluntary and tenants must be willing to engage. The
Housing Authority employs specialist Aboriginal customer service officers
throughout the state. Aboriginal customer support officers work collaboratively
with relevant units and agencies—both internal and external to the
Housing Authority—to support Aboriginal clients to resolve tenancy
issues and assist new applicants and current tenants within their region.
Aboriginal customer support officers are advised when a tenant identifying as
Aboriginal has been identified as experiencing issues in managing their tenancy
and meeting their obligations, and/or experiencing other issues that may be
impacting on their ability to successfully manage their tenancy.
(4) No.
(5) Not applicable.
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