1182. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection:
For each of the years 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2014–2015, 2015–2016, 2016–2017 and 2017–2018 to date:
(a) how much money did the State Government pay to Yourtown for operation of the Kids Helpline;
(b) how many calls from Western Australian children and young people were made to the Kids Helpline; and
(c) how many of these calls were not answered?
Hon Sue Ellery replied:
(a) 2012–2013 – $51,603 (ex GST)
2013–2014 – $58,750 (ex GST)
2014–2015 – $60,306 (ex GST)
2015–2016 – $61,452 (ex GST)
2016–2017 – $62,436 (ex GST)
2017–2018 – $62,954 (ex GST)
(b) 2013 – 27 310
2014 – 28 470
2015 – 28 212
2016 – 31 591
2017 – 31 314
(c) 2013 – 10 992
2014 – 12 219
2015 – 12 219
2016 – 16 518
2017 – 17 736