Residential Care Facilities

950 Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (19 June 2019). What was the child to staff ratio at each residential care facility in:

(a) 2017-18?

(b) 2018-19?

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection): I have been advised:

The base staffing model for residential care is based upon the configuration of the facility, including the number of children placed, the type of facility (house or unit), and the complexity associated with the child(ren)'s therapeutic care needs.

The staffing configuration can temporarily increase where children present with more complex care and safety needs requiring additional staff support. Any additional staffing requires individual assessment, approval, and review.