DISABILITY SERVICES, WAITING LISTS

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (29 June 2009).

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Northern Suburbs, Minister for Housing, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability): As at 30 June 2008 there were 315 adults waiting for equipment. The average waiting time for the provision of equipment once the clinical assessment and prescription was completed was 175 days. As at 30 June 2009 there were 8 adults waiting for equipment. The average waiting time for the provision of equipment once the clinical assessment and prescription was completed has reduced by 149 days to 26 days.

As at 30 June 2008, there were 390 children waiting for equipment from Novita Children's Services with a waiting time average of approximately 252 days. As at 30 June 2009, there were 393 children waiting for equipment from Novita Children's Services, with an average client wait time of 252 days.