Question On Notice No. 389 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 15 March 2022 by Mr R.S. Love
Question Directed to the: Minister for Police
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to page 107 of the 2021-2022 Government Mid Year Review ; COVID-19 Vaccination Community Funding Program, and I ask:
(a) How much of the $500,000 allocated in 2021-2022 for the State Vaccine Commander to deliver a grant program providing support for local community activities to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates for priority groups in regional communities has been allocated;
(b) Can you please list the groups and the amounts provided to each; and
(c) What has been the process that was followed to determine each allocation?
Answered on 10 May 2022
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) Of the $329 550.28 allocated, $187 258.50 (56.8%) has been allocated to regional areas as at 18 March 2022.
(b) Bega Garnibirringu Health Services Incorporated was approved for $1 100.00; City of Albany was approved for $5 000.00; Dr Graham Rowlands was approved for
$1 000.00; Gaye Harris (Aboriginal Elder) was approved for $500.00; Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service was approved for $1 000.00; Great Southern Aboriginal Health Services was approved for $22 200.00; Laverton Community was approved for $500.00; Les Shultz - Norseman Aboriginal Elder was approved for $3 200.00; Lorraine Woods (Elder in Mandurah) was approved for $2 800.00; Moora Rotary Club was approved for $500.00; Neerigen Brook Primary School was approved for $1 000.00; Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation was approved for $500.00; Ngaanyatjarra Health Service was approved for $2 000.00; Organisation of African Communities in Western Australia (OACWA) was approved for $5 400.00; Peter Farmer Designs was approved for $1 980.00; Shire of Cue was approved for $500.00; Shire of Dalwallinu was approved for $3 000.00; Shire of Dundas was approved for $6 000.00; Shire of Leonora was approved for $7 878.50; Shire of Mingenew was approved for $600.00; Shire of Northam was approved for
$4 000.00; Shire of Pingelly was approved for $4 300.00; Shire of Quairading was approved for $5 000.00; South West Aboriginal Medical Service was approved for $15 000.00; The Nintirri Centre Inc. was approved for $6 150.00; Western Australia Country Health Services (WACHS) – Goldfields region was approved for $1 000.00; WACHS – Kimberley region was approved for $37 240.00; WACHS – Mid West region was approved for $8 000.00; Western Australia Police Force – Goldfields-Esperance was approved for $4 000.00; WA Police Force – Mid West-Gascoyne was approved for $4 500.00; WA Police Force – State Vaccine Command was approved for $25 060.00; Yulella Aboriginal Corporation was approved for $3 350.00; Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation was approved for $3 000.00 as at 18 March 2022.
(c) To determine each allocation:
a. Receive detailed application form.
b. An application is assessed against the following criteria:
i. The Priority Group is identified – Aboriginal population, culturally and linguistically diverse.
ii. The anticipated number of vaccinations to be achieved against expenditure amount.
iii. The ability to expend requested funds within the identified timeframe.
iv. The lasting benefit to the community or high priority cohort.
v. Activity proposed for funding is not funded from other identified sources.
vi. Alignment to prudential practise within the WA Police Force.
c. An approval letter is issued if an application is successful, including a copy of the grant program terms and conditions, guidelines and outline.