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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 986 asked in the Legislative Council on 22 September 2020 by Hon Nick Goiran

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

CHILDREN IN CARE — TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PLACEMENTS

986. Hon NICK GOIRAN to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection:

I refer to the WAtoday article of 8 September 2020 titled '''Into the fire': The WA government took eight kids from their parents and put them here''.

(1) Has the minister received an updated briefing about this case since it came to public attention?

(2) Is the minister satisfied that the types of conditions referred to in the article have been remedied for these children in care?

(3) What date did this temporary emergency placement begin, and by what date does the government intend to move the children out of it?

(4) Will the minister table the documents that govern the minimum requirements for —

(a) the suitability of properties for emergency temporary placements; and

(b) contracting suitable care for emergency temporary placements?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

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

(1) Yes.

(2) Yes. The Department of Communities has met with the service provider to discuss the issues raised.

(3) The Department of Communities is unable to comment on individual cases involving children and young people.

(4) The suitability of a property and/or provider is assessed on a case-by-case basis in response to the individual circumstances of the child and/or family. When concerns are raised regarding the condition of a property, the Department of Communities visits the property to satisfy itself that the conditions and standards of care provided to the children are appropriate and adequate. This assessment includes speaking to the children involved to see whether they have any concerns or worries. When property maintenance issues are identified, appropriate action is taken.