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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1308 asked in the Legislative Council on 30 November 2022 by Hon Donna Faragher

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

COMMUNITY CHILD HEALTH NURSES

1308. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health:

I refer to community child health nurses and current opening hours for child health centres across WA.

(1) How many positions are currently vacant for community child health nurses, by FTE, in —

(a) the Child and Adolescent Health Service; and

(b) the WA Country Health Service?

(2) Is the minister aware of any reduced operating hours at child health centres, in both metropolitan and regional WA, due to staffing shortages?

(3) If yes to (2), will the minister list the centres that have had their operating hours reduced?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

(1) (a) Approximately 20 FTE.

�(b) Approximately 20 FTE.

(2) No centres have had their operating hours permanently reduced. Some centres may temporarily amend their operating hours due to unexpected personal leave, short notice vacancies or a decrease in a visiting service frequency.

(3) There are temporary minor changes in operating hours at Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow and Karratha.