WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding referrals to Centrelink for compulsory income management by the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, and repeat requests for financial assistance.

AnsweredQoN 4188Legislative Council
Asked
22 June 2016
Portfolio
Child Protection

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(1) During the months of March, April and May 2016, by district, how many individuals did the Department for Child Protection and Family Support (DCPaFS) refer to Centrelink for compulsory income management? (2) By district, how many individuals with children have presented seeking financial assistance on two or more occasions to the DCPaFS, for the period 1 March to 31 May 2016?

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Answered
25 August 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
64 days
(1)   During the months of March, April and May 2016, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support referred a total of 103 individuals to Centrelink for compulsory income management.
March 2016
Armadale - 2
Cannington - 0
East Kimberley - 0
Fremantle - 1
Goldfields             - 0
Joondalup - 1
Midland - 6
Mirrabooka - 4
Peel - 0
Perth - 2
Rockingham – 3, and
West Kimberley – 3.
April 2016
Armadale - 6
Cannington - 1
East Kimberley - 3
Fremantle - 1
Goldfields - 0
Joondalup - 2
Midland - 13
Mirrabooka - 2
Peel - 0
Perth - 0
Rockingham – 1, and
West Kimberley – 27.
May 2016
Armadale - 1
Cannington - 1
East Kimberley - 0
Fremantle - 0
Goldfields - 0
Joondalup - 2
Midland - 10
Mirrabooka - 1
Peel - 1
Perth - 1
Rockingham – 6, and
West Kimberley – 2
(2)   Between 1 March 2016 and 31 May 2016 one individual with children sought financial assistance on two or more occasions.

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