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❓ Question regarding the role of WA Country Health Service (WACHS) in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and access to services in rural and remote WA. The answer deflects responsibility to the Minister for Health and the NDIA.

AnsweredQoN 1640Legislative Council

Asked

12 September 2018

Member

Hon Alison Xamon

Portfolio

Environment; Disability Services

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I refer to comments made during Legislative Assembly estimates hearings about the possibility of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) being a service provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and I ask: (a) has a decision been made about the ongoing role of WACHS as a service provider; (b) if yes to (a): (i) what parameters have been agreed to; and (ii) is this arrangement intended to be ongoing or part of a longer term transition plan; (c) if no to (a), when will a decision be made; and (d) what other options are being considered for ensuring access to services in rural and remote regions across Western Australia?

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Answered

17 October 2018

Responded by

Minister for Environment; Disability Services

Response time

9 days

(a – c) WA Country Health Services does not fall under the remit of the Department of Communities. This question should be referred to the Minister for Health for a response.
(d) Access to NDIS services in rural and remote regions is the responsibility of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

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