❓ Question regarding the Minister for Health's receipt of an Environmental Health Report from the Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee (PMHC) in Balgo and actions taken to address health issues raised. The Minister confirms receipt and outlines funding provided and referral of housing issues.
AnsweredQoN 830Legislative Assembly
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(1) Has the Minister received a copy of the Environmental Health Report from Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee (PMHC) from the Balgo community in the Kimberley?
(2) What steps has the Minister taken to address the serious health issues raised in this report?
(2) What steps has the Minister taken to address the serious health issues raised in this report?
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Answered
9 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The Department of Health's Office of Aboriginal Health (OAH) provides funding for environmental health services, including monitoring the Kutjungka region, through the Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee. The OAH increased 2008/09 primary health care funding to the Kimberly Aboriginal Medical Service Council by $400,000 to improve Aboriginal health in the Kutjungka region. Housing and essential services identified in the report are the responsibility of the Minister for Housing and Works. This report has been raised with the Department of Housing by OAH.
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(2) The Department of Health's Office of Aboriginal Health (OAH) provides funding for environmental health services, including monitoring the Kutjungka region, through the Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee. The OAH increased 2008/09 primary health care funding to the Kimberly Aboriginal Medical Service Council by $400,000 to improve Aboriginal health in the Kutjungka region. Housing and essential services identified in the report are the responsibility of the Minister for Housing and Works. This report has been raised with the Department of Housing by OAH.
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