CORONAVIRUS — VACCINATIONS —CULTURALLY AND
LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
885. Hon TJORN SIBMA to the minister representing the
Minister for Health:
I refer to the accessibility of
COVID-19 vaccination clinics for culturally and linguistically diverse
communities across Western Australia.
(1) Can the
minister detail the funding support provided to sustain the operation of the
two vaccination clinics located at the Square Mirrabooka shopping centre and
the Herb Graham Recreation Centre?
(2) Is the
government considering opening other clinics to cater to the needs of CALD
communities residing in Perth's eastern and southern suburbs; and, if
not, why not?
(3) Is the
government considering opening other clinics to cater to the needs of CALD
communities residing outside of the metropolitan area; and, if not, why not?
Hon
STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Health.
(1) There has
been $119.6 million included in the budget across 2020–21 and 2021–22
to support the delivery of COVID-19
vaccinations through state-run clinics, implementation of statewide and
targeted campaigns, and upgrades to the VaccinateWA system.
(2)–(3) Yes.