STRATHMONT CENTRE

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:29): My question is again to the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. When will the 26 remaining clients residing at Strathmont go into community accommodation, as per the Premier's commitment?

Members interjecting:

Mrs Geraghty: Ask Brokenshire. How often do you go there?

Dr McFETRIDGE: A few weeks ago, actually. I was out there a few weeks ago, and then we went out to Salisbury Downs, where I used to live—

The SPEAKER: The member for Morphett—

Dr McFETRIDGE: Thank you, sir.

The SPEAKER: —will not respond to the disruptive efforts of the member for Torrens, whom I call to order.

Dr McFETRIDGE: I will repeat the question for the sake of the house: when will the move of the 26 remaining clients residing at Strathmont into community accommodation be completed, as per the Premier's commitment?

The Hon. J.M. Rankine: As soon as we will.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:30): I thank the honourable member for the question. My understanding—

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Education will not provide the answer; I call her to order. Minister.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: My understanding is that the people will be relocated as soon as practicable. Partly, the reason is that we are trying to ensure that we have the consent and support of the families. The process of engagement and consultation with families is continuing and, as soon as those processes are finalised, we will seek to move them as soon as we can. One thing we have committed ourselves to is ensuring that people leave the facility either once they have found alternative accommodation or their families are able to care for them.