❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on specific programs for children bereaved by parental suicide, funding details, referral processes, and potential for new initiatives. The answer reveals a lack of dedicated programs but highlights existing relevant services and ongoing investigation.
AnsweredQoN 5222Legislative Council
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I refer to children bereaved by the suicide of a parent, and I ask -
(1) What specialty programs are available in Western Australia specifically for children bereaved by the suicide of a parent?
(2) Which agency or organisation delivers each of the programs in (1)?
(3) Please provide a brief description of any programs identified in (1)?
(4) How much State Government funding has been directed towards each of the programs from (1) in -
(a) 2008-09;
(b) 2009-10;
(c) 2010-11; and
(d) 2011-12?
(5) What is the referral process for each of the programs referred to in (1)?
(6) Does the Minister intend to investigate the possible establishment or funding of any new specialist programs for children bereaved by the suicide of a parent?
(1) What specialty programs are available in Western Australia specifically for children bereaved by the suicide of a parent?
(2) Which agency or organisation delivers each of the programs in (1)?
(3) Please provide a brief description of any programs identified in (1)?
(4) How much State Government funding has been directed towards each of the programs from (1) in -
(a) 2008-09;
(b) 2009-10;
(c) 2010-11; and
(d) 2011-12?
(5) What is the referral process for each of the programs referred to in (1)?
(6) Does the Minister intend to investigate the possible establishment or funding of any new specialist programs for children bereaved by the suicide of a parent?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
2 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
57 days
There are no programs specifically for children bereaved by suicide in Western Australia (WA). However, there are a number of services for bereaved children, postvention supports, and dedicated youth mental health and family services offered in WA.
2-4. Please see tabled papers [.......]
5. Children can be referred via their GPs, health service, Police, Coronial Counselling Service, schools and family.
6. Following my meeting with the Member in which these matters were raised, my staff have been investigating this issue and will be liaising with the Mental Health Commissioner on any future initiatives.
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2-4. Please see tabled papers [.......]
5. Children can be referred via their GPs, health service, Police, Coronial Counselling Service, schools and family.
6. Following my meeting with the Member in which these matters were raised, my staff have been investigating this issue and will be liaising with the Mental Health Commissioner on any future initiatives.
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