Ms. Davies asks about the $3.1 million commitment for men's behaviour change programs in Albany, Bunbury, and Northam. The response indicates the procurement process is underway, with details on organisations, funding, capacity, and eligibility to be determined.

AnsweredQoN 990Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 February 2024
Portfolio
Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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In refer to the $3.1 million commitment for services in Albany, Bunbury, and Northam to deliver men's behaviour change programs, and I ask: (a) Which organisation has been contracted to deliver the program in each site; (b) Will the organisation or organisations be based in the communities they are delivering the service (will they have an office with staff based in the community): (i) If not, how will the services be delivered; (c) Provide a breakdown of the $3.1m across the three communities; (d) How many clients will each program cater for; and (e) What is the eligibility criteria for clients to participate in the program?

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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
Response time
7 days
(a) – (e)
The Department of Communities advises:
The men’s behaviour change program will become deliverable from July of 2024, and the procurement process is being developed.
Program capacity, eligibility criteria and funding arrangements are subject to procurement outcomes.
It is expected this program will be voluntary for men using coercive, controlling and violent behaviour in their intimate and family relationships.
The Minister will endeavour to update the Member of the progress of this important program.

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