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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 2970 asked in the Legislative Council on 9 June 2020 by Hon Alison Xamon

Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to non-government community sector organisations who are funded by the Western Australian Government to provide out of home care services, and I ask:
(a) how many organisations are currently funded; and
(b) how many of (a) are Aboriginal community controlled organisations?

Answered on 11 August 2020

(a) There are 25 non-government community sector organisations currently contracted to provide Out of Home Care placements through the following services:

     · General Foster Care

     · Family Group Homes

     · General Placement Services

     · Specialised Fostering Program

     · Disability Placement and Support Program

     · Transitional High Needs Program

(b) One Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, Yorganop Association Incorporated, is contracted to provide General Foster Care.

As part of the Out of Home Care Reform Program, the Department of Communities is working with the Independent Reference Group, and in consultation with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, peak bodies, Aboriginal Elders and community representatives, to co-design reformed Out of Home Care services.