CORRECTIVE SERVICES — YOUTH TRANSITIONAL ACCOMMODATION PROGRAM

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.

 

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