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.