❓ Question on Notice regarding funding and staffing of Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS) contracts. The government acknowledges workforce challenges and increased funding.
AnsweredQoN 1546Legislative Council
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I refer to the Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS) contracts, and I ask:(a) How many full-time equivalent staff are funded under CSATS and IHS contracts;(b) Is the Government aware of any service providers reduced operating capacity due to funding constraints; and(c) What impact has short-term or rolling contracts had on workforce retention and continuity of care?
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Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
Response time
6 days
(a) The Department of Communities does not hold this information.
(b) The State Government is aware that over the last three years a small number of providers have experienced some fluctuations in operating capacity, primarily due to workforce challenges, in recruiting and retaining staff in regional and remote areas. Over this period, the State Government have progressively increased funding and continues to support providers to maintain service delivery.
(c) In line with the 2026-27 State Budget released on 7 May, the State Government has approved $17.2 million for Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services, Indigenous Healing Services and the Kimberley Sexual Abuse Prevention Support Service over the forward estimates. This funding maintains existing funding uplifts for services.
(b) The State Government is aware that over the last three years a small number of providers have experienced some fluctuations in operating capacity, primarily due to workforce challenges, in recruiting and retaining staff in regional and remote areas. Over this period, the State Government have progressively increased funding and continues to support providers to maintain service delivery.
(c) In line with the 2026-27 State Budget released on 7 May, the State Government has approved $17.2 million for Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services, Indigenous Healing Services and the Kimberley Sexual Abuse Prevention Support Service over the forward estimates. This funding maintains existing funding uplifts for services.
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