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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 532 asked in the Legislative Council on 28 June 2018 by Hon Peter Collier

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

QUADRIPLEGIC ACCOMMODATION — SHENTON PARK

532. Hon PETER COLLIER to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Health:

I refer to the $43 million allocated in the 2016–17 midyear review for additional funding to provide purpose-built community housing accommodation including for residents of the state Quadriplegic Centre.

(1) Will the minister confirm that the new $30 million 28-bed facility at the existing Shenton Park site will be built; and, if not, why not?

(2) If yes to (1), when will it be completed?

(3) If no to (1), will the state Quadriplegic Centre remain operational; and, if not, what will happen to the permanent residents?

(4) Is the additional $13 million of purpose-built community housing being built; and, if not, why not?

(5) If yes to (4), when will it be completed and how many patients will it provide for?

Hon ALANNA CLOHESY replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.

(1) A decision on what to build has yet to be made. An independent organisation, WA's Individualised Services, has been appointed to undertake in-depth consultation with each long-term resident to develop a personal plan for their future support and accommodation needs. Each individual will be given the opportunity to exercise informed choice and control over their future living arrangements.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) The state Quadriplegic Centre will remain in operation until such time that all current patients are transitioned to new accommodation. It is anticipated that this will be by the end of 2020.

(4) Yes.

(5) A construction program has not yet been finalised.