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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 772 asked in the Legislative Council on 12 October 2021 by Hon Steve Martin

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

HOMELESSNESS — BOORLOO BIDEE MIA SERVICE

772. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Community Services:

I refer to question without notice 576, asked on 31 August 2021, regarding homeless accommodation in Perth.

(1) Are all building works on Boorloo Bidee Mia completed?

(2) Is the Boorloo Bidee Mia facility operational on all floors?

(3) If no to (2), why not?

(4) How many people are currently staying at Boorloo Bidee Mia?

Hon SAMANTHA ROWE replied:

I thank the member for some notice of the question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for Community Services.

(1)–(4) Boorloo Bidee Mia has opened and will progressively increase the number of residents. Boorloo Bidee Mia is still undergoing building works. These works are being managed in a way that minimises disruption to residents and wraparound services. The number of residents accommodated at Boorloo Bidee Mia at any given time will be dependent on the support needs of residents, with the delivery of a safe, culturally appropriate and effective service being a priority at all times. The number of residents will increase as the service matures. It is important that the occupation of the service is scaled up through a gradual process, with a view to maintaining appropriate safety for all residents and staff.