Hon Adele Farina asks about funding, wait times, and the number of children on the waitlist for assessment by the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS). The answer provides specific figures for funding and wait times.

AnsweredQoN 6324Legislative Council
Asked
18 October 2012
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS), and ask —
(1) How much funding has been allocated to SW CAMHS in 2012-13 and how does that compare with 2011-12?
(2) As at 1 October 2012, what is the wait time for assessment by SW CAMHS?
(3) As at 1 October 2012, how may children and adolescents are on the wait list for assessment by SW CAMHS?

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Answered
8 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(1)
2011/12 - $1,199,268
2012/13 - $1,374,858
(2)
Children and adolescents identified as requiring urgent attention are assessed by South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SW CAMHS) within 24 - 48 hours. As at 1 October 2012 the wait time for non-urgent assessment across the whole of SW CAMHS is approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
(3)
F
ive children.
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