Disability Services

105 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (12 August 2014).

1. How much has demand for disability services provided by non-government organisations increased in 2013-14 and how much is demand for disability services projected to increase in 2014-15?

2. How many more additional service providers will require support in each year between 2012-13 and 2014-15?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

1. The 15.1 per cent nominal increase in sub-program expenditure from $271.1 million in 2012-13 to $312.1 million in 2013-14 reflects the increase in demand for disability services in  2013-14. This demand is expected to continue in 2014-15, with budgeted expenditure growing to $336.6 million, an increase of 7.8 per cent.

2. The number of providers which may be requested to deliver disability support services fluctuates from year to year. Providers must meet and maintain certain standards to be an approved provider of disability services.