House of Assembly: Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Oakden Mental Health Facility

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:32): My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Given that the minister said in her ministerial statement yesterday that since Tuesday's reported assault she had 'asked the CEO of SA Health to increase the level of staffing, supervision and oversight', what level of increase is the minister seeking?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:32): I want to ensure there is enough clinical oversight that the staff have enough clinical support to know what is appropriate and acceptable care and concern levels, so the residents at the Oakden facility are safe, that their care is person-centred and that it is done respectfully.