Oakden Mental Health Facility

Mr DULUK (Davenport) (14:33): When you visited the site as the minister, did any of those visits raise concerns with you as to the quality of care elderly South Australians were receiving at the Makk and McLeay wards?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:33): Could you repeat the first part of that question? There was too much noise.

Mr DULUK: When you visited the Makk and McLeay wards, did you feel there were any concerns about the providing of care to older South Australians in those wards?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS: I don't think that is what you said the first time.

Mr DULUK: Did any of those visits raise concerns for you as to the quality of care elderly South Australians receive in the Makk and McLeay ward?

The Hon. T.R. Kenyon interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Okay, that's clear. The member for Newland is warned.

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS: When I attend mental health sites across the state, I am constantly looking to make sure that our consumers, our patients, are receiving the highest quality of care. I ask a variety of questions at a variety of sites, whether they vary from, are these safe ligature points? Are there any risks involved in a number of things? Are people getting adequate social and psychosocial supports? Are there adequate activities? What are the ways we can improve care? What are the needs of the families and loved ones who are visiting people, particularly people in forensic facilities?

Mr Knoll interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Schubert is warned.