2269. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services:
I refer to the Western Australian State Budget 2019–20, and I ask:
(a) has any funding been allocated to the youth transitional accommodation program for 2019–20;
(b) if no to (a), why not;
(c) how much was spent on this program in 2018–19; and
(d) if the program has now ceased, will the Minister please advise why?
Hon Stephen Dawson replied:
(a) Yes, a total of $826,826 has been allocated to the Youth Transitional Accommodation Program (YTAP) for 2019–20.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) In 2018–19 a total of $815,996.79 (excluding GST) was spent on the YTAP.
(d) The YTAP is currently operating from 3053 Albany Highway, Armadale. The YTAP service agreement is due to expire on 31 January 2021.