❓ A Member of Parliament questions the allocation of funds from the Methamphetamine Action Plan to the Goldfields-Esperance region, given high methamphetamine use in the area, specifically regarding training for Aboriginal staff and support for local rehabilitation services. The answer indicates no specific targeted funding for the region.
AnsweredQoN 5197Legislative Assembly
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I refer to Budget Paper 2, Volume 1, page 293 and the
additional $42.5 million in funding provided to the Mental Health Commission
for the Methamphetamine Action Plan (MAP), including $914,000 to increase training for Aboriginal staff in Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) services, and ask: (a) Wastewater results show regional Methamphetamine use is the highest in WA, with the Goldfields-Esperance Region as one of the top locations. How much of the $42.5 million will be allocated to the Goldfields-Esperance Region? Can a breakdown please be given of the funding amount and where it will be allocated (this includes all regional electorates); (b) How much of the $914,000 will be given to the Goldfields-Esperance Region to increase training for Aboriginal staff in AOD services; (c) What new programs and/or resources will be put in place to assist in reducing the number of illicit drug users in the Goldfields-Esperance region; and (d) Will any further training and/or funding be provided for the local drug rehabilitation centre (Goldfields Rehabilitation Services)?
additional $42.5 million in funding provided to the Mental Health Commission
for the Methamphetamine Action Plan (MAP), including $914,000 to increase training for Aboriginal staff in Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) services, and ask: (a) Wastewater results show regional Methamphetamine use is the highest in WA, with the Goldfields-Esperance Region as one of the top locations. How much of the $42.5 million will be allocated to the Goldfields-Esperance Region? Can a breakdown please be given of the funding amount and where it will be allocated (this includes all regional electorates); (b) How much of the $914,000 will be given to the Goldfields-Esperance Region to increase training for Aboriginal staff in AOD services; (c) What new programs and/or resources will be put in place to assist in reducing the number of illicit drug users in the Goldfields-Esperance region; and (d) Will any further training and/or funding be provided for the local drug rehabilitation centre (Goldfields Rehabilitation Services)?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 August 2019
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
14 days
I am advised:
(a) Although funding has not been specifically targeted to the Goldfields-Esperance Region, part of the $40.5 million in funding provided to the Mental Health Commission for the MAP is for a range of initiatives that will have far reaching benefits across Western Australia. These initiatives are detailed in answer ‘c’.
(b) No specific amount of funding will be allocated to the Goldfields-Esperance Region. However, this region is a specific target area for Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Programs training and Aboriginal workers from this area will be encouraged to participate.
(c) Although funding has not been specifically targeted to the Goldfields-Esperance Region, there are a number of initiatives that will have far reaching benefits across Western Australia. These include:
(d) No.
(a) Although funding has not been specifically targeted to the Goldfields-Esperance Region, part of the $40.5 million in funding provided to the Mental Health Commission for the MAP is for a range of initiatives that will have far reaching benefits across Western Australia. These initiatives are detailed in answer ‘c’.
(b) No specific amount of funding will be allocated to the Goldfields-Esperance Region. However, this region is a specific target area for Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Programs training and Aboriginal workers from this area will be encouraged to participate.
(c) Although funding has not been specifically targeted to the Goldfields-Esperance Region, there are a number of initiatives that will have far reaching benefits across Western Australia. These include:
(d) No.
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