I refer to evidence provided to the Commonwealth inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence and suicide, including reports indicating a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among clients access

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1542Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Health

Question

I refer to evidence provided to the Commonwealth inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence and suicide, including reports indicating a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among clients accessing Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS), and I ask:(a) Has the Government considered this evidence in determining funding levels for these services;(b) What analysis has been undertaken of suicide risk among clients accessing CSATS and IHS services in Western Australia;(c) How is suicide risk incorporated into funding, service design and workforce planning for these programs;(d) What additional funding has been allocated, or is planned, to respond to the level of complexity and risk presented by clients; and(e) How many clients are currently unable to access services due to capacity constraints? I refer to evidence provided to the Commonwealth inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence and suicide, including reports indicating a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among clients accessing Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services (CSATS) and Indigenous Healing Services (IHS), and I ask: (a) Has the Government considered this evidence in determining funding levels for these services; (b) What analysis has been undertaken of suicide risk among clients accessing CSATS and IHS services in Western Australia; (c) How is suicide risk incorporated into funding, service design and workforce planning for these programs; (d) What additional funding has been allocated, or is planned, to respond to the level of complexity and risk presented by clients; and (e) How many clients are currently unable to access services due to capacity constraints?

Answer

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