QUADRIPLEGIC CENTRE —
REDEVELOPMENT
720. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the state Quadriplegic
Centre located in Shenton Park.
(1) Has any
decision been reached on the location, construction, time line and design of
any proposed new facility?
(2) What
consideration has been given to ensuring that any new facility will provide
appropriate access for regional clients visiting Perth for treatment and
appointments?
(3) What
accommodation will be provided in any new facility for regional clients, their
carers and family members when visiting Perth for treatment?
Hon ALANNA
CLOHESY replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) Accommodation
options for the current long-term residents of the Quadriplegic Centre are
entirely dependent on the outcome of the personal planning currently being
undertaken with residents. Once residents' needs have been identified,
the housing solution that best meets those needs will be determined.
(2)–(3) Work is currently being undertaken to identify
alternative respite and accommodation options in the metropolitan area that can
be utilised by people required to travel to Perth for medical and
rehabilitation support. It is planned for these alternative options to be in
place by the time the Quadriplegic Centre closes.