❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding additional funding for homelessness services, specifically the redevelopment of the Tranby Centre/Inner City Engagement Hub, including details on expenditure, timelines, and service disruptions. The answer provides clarification and assurances about minimizing disruptions.
AnsweredQoN 5945Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 February 2020
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
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I refer to the media release of 10 December 2019 regarding additional funding for homelessness, and I ask: (a) what is the nature of the redevelopment and what is an "engagement hub"; (b) please provide a breakdown of the $1.7 million expenditure; (c) when will the redevelopment of the Tranby Centre/Inner City Engagement Hub commence and when will construction be complete; and (d) will any of the services/supports provided by the Tranby Centre cease or be relocated during the time of the redevelopment and if so, please provide details?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
7 days
(a) An engagement hub is a model of service delivery where people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can attend one location and be linked to multiple support services to address their needs.
The redevelopment of the Tranby Centre involves a significant expansion of the existing facility, almost doubling the current space available. This will allow for the co-location of visiting services such as a General Practitioner and health services, counselling services, alcohol and drug services, disability advocacy and legal services. It will also result in bigger consulting and counselling rooms.
(b) The $1.7 million expenditure includes:
(c) Renovations are due to commence in May 2020 and are anticipated to be completed by the latter half of 2020.
(d) UnitingCare West advises it is planning a staggered renovation to minimise disruption to services provided at the Tranby Centre. UnitingCare West is also looking at alternative spaces to run essential services should any disruptions to frontline services at the current location arise.
The redevelopment of the Tranby Centre involves a significant expansion of the existing facility, almost doubling the current space available. This will allow for the co-location of visiting services such as a General Practitioner and health services, counselling services, alcohol and drug services, disability advocacy and legal services. It will also result in bigger consulting and counselling rooms.
(b) The $1.7 million expenditure includes:
(c) Renovations are due to commence in May 2020 and are anticipated to be completed by the latter half of 2020.
(d) UnitingCare West advises it is planning a staggered renovation to minimise disruption to services provided at the Tranby Centre. UnitingCare West is also looking at alternative spaces to run essential services should any disruptions to frontline services at the current location arise.
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