❓ Hon Linda Savage asks about the allocation of the Disability Services budget to programs for children aged 0-3 in WA. The response details funding for early intervention services for children aged 0-6, noting the state's share and the integration of Commonwealth funding.
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(1) What percentage of the 2009–10 state Disability Services budget, excluding any commonwealth funding or funded programs, was spent on programs and delivery of services to children in Western Australia from birth to age three?
(2) What was the total amount spent in the 2009–10 state Disability Services budget, excluding any commonwealth funding or funded programs, on programs and delivery of services to children in Western Australia from birth to age three?
(3) Which programs and services were funded wholly by the state Disability Services budget in 2009–10 for zero to three-year-olds?
(4) Which programs and services were funded wholly or in part by the state Disability Services budget in 2009–10 for zero to three-year-olds?
(2) What was the total amount spent in the 2009–10 state Disability Services budget, excluding any commonwealth funding or funded programs, on programs and delivery of services to children in Western Australia from birth to age three?
(3) Which programs and services were funded wholly by the state Disability Services budget in 2009–10 for zero to three-year-olds?
(4) Which programs and services were funded wholly or in part by the state Disability Services budget in 2009–10 for zero to three-year-olds?
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Answered
28 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
40 days
(1)
In Western Australia, early intervention services are available to children with disability from birth until they commence full-time school (usually around six years of age), which therefore includes children aged 0 to three years of age.
The Commonwealth provides approximately 18 per cent of the funds for Disability Services in Western Australia. Unless subject to a bilateral agreement, all Commonwealth funds are combined with State Government funds to meet the total cost of services.
The total funding for early intervention services for children aged 0 to six years in 2009-10 was $10.6 million. The State Government share of this amount was $8.7 million. This comprises $367,000 spent on assessment and diagnostic services and the remainder on early intervention services.
The overall amount of funding for children aged 0 to six years represents approximately two per cent of the total disability services budget.
Services for 0 to six year olds are typically therapy and family support which represent a lower cost to that of more time intensive supports for adults such as accommodation and respite services.
In addition, the State Government also directed funds towards specialist disability programs for children such as Noah's Ark Toy Library, early intervention for children in regional and remote areas (delivered through WA Country Health Service) and support for children and families through Local Area Coordination.
(2)
The overall amount of funding for early intervention services for children aged 0 to six years in 2009-10 was $10.6 million. The State Government share of this amount was $8.7 million.
In addition, children aged 0 to six years also accessed specialist disability programs such as specialised disability equipment clinics ($2.7 million), therapy services delivered by WA Country Health Services ($1.8 million) and Local Area Coordination ($33 million). Dollar amounts represent whole of service costs, not just the early childhood component.
(3)
The Commonwealth provides approximately 18 per cent of the funds for Disability Services in Western Australia. Unless subject to a bilateral agreement, all Commonwealth funds are combined with State Government funds to meet the total cost of services. Therefore, no state government disability services for young children are wholly state funded.
(4)
The following services for 0 to three year olds were part funded (82 per cent) by the State Government Disability Services budget in 2009-10:
Early Intervention
Specialist disability services
Local Area Coordination
These services contribute to a child's wellbeing, independence, positive relationships, development of abilities, skills and competencies and participation in community life. These services have the flexibility to respond to the holistic needs and desired outcomes of the child and family, individual and carer across a range of settings, such as home, pre-school, child care and community settings.
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In Western Australia, early intervention services are available to children with disability from birth until they commence full-time school (usually around six years of age), which therefore includes children aged 0 to three years of age.
The Commonwealth provides approximately 18 per cent of the funds for Disability Services in Western Australia. Unless subject to a bilateral agreement, all Commonwealth funds are combined with State Government funds to meet the total cost of services.
The total funding for early intervention services for children aged 0 to six years in 2009-10 was $10.6 million. The State Government share of this amount was $8.7 million. This comprises $367,000 spent on assessment and diagnostic services and the remainder on early intervention services.
The overall amount of funding for children aged 0 to six years represents approximately two per cent of the total disability services budget.
Services for 0 to six year olds are typically therapy and family support which represent a lower cost to that of more time intensive supports for adults such as accommodation and respite services.
In addition, the State Government also directed funds towards specialist disability programs for children such as Noah's Ark Toy Library, early intervention for children in regional and remote areas (delivered through WA Country Health Service) and support for children and families through Local Area Coordination.
(2)
The overall amount of funding for early intervention services for children aged 0 to six years in 2009-10 was $10.6 million. The State Government share of this amount was $8.7 million.
In addition, children aged 0 to six years also accessed specialist disability programs such as specialised disability equipment clinics ($2.7 million), therapy services delivered by WA Country Health Services ($1.8 million) and Local Area Coordination ($33 million). Dollar amounts represent whole of service costs, not just the early childhood component.
(3)
The Commonwealth provides approximately 18 per cent of the funds for Disability Services in Western Australia. Unless subject to a bilateral agreement, all Commonwealth funds are combined with State Government funds to meet the total cost of services. Therefore, no state government disability services for young children are wholly state funded.
(4)
The following services for 0 to three year olds were part funded (82 per cent) by the State Government Disability Services budget in 2009-10:
Early Intervention
Specialist disability services
Local Area Coordination
These services contribute to a child's wellbeing, independence, positive relationships, development of abilities, skills and competencies and participation in community life. These services have the flexibility to respond to the holistic needs and desired outcomes of the child and family, individual and carer across a range of settings, such as home, pre-school, child care and community settings.
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