Hon Michelle Boylan asks the Minister for Health about the renewal, funding, and alternative arrangements for Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services and Indigenous Healing Services contracts expiring on 30 September 2026, also inquiring about demand assessment, wait times, and required additional funding.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1540Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Health

Question

I refer to the Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services and Indigenous Healing Services contracts, which are due to conclude on 30 September 2026, and I ask:(a) Will the Government renew these contracts beyond that date;(b) If yes to (a), for what duration and at what level of funding;(c) If no to (a), what alternative service arrangements will be put in place;(d) What assessment has been undertaken of current demand and wait times for these services; and(e) What additional funding would be required to meet current demand and reduce waitlists? I refer to the Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services and Indigenous Healing Services contracts, which are due to conclude on 30 September 2026, and I ask: (a) Will the Government renew these contracts beyond that date; (b) If yes to (a), for what duration and at what level of funding; (c) If no to (a), what alternative service arrangements will be put in place; (d) What assessment has been undertaken of current demand and wait times for these services; and (e) What additional funding would be required to meet current demand and reduce waitlists?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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