Drug and Alcohol Services

1266 Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (11 September 2019). What is the average wait time between an individual first being referred to DASSA and their first appointment with DASSA?

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining): The Minister for Health and Wellbeing has advised:

As at July 2019, the average wait time between referral and assessment for Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia's inpatient withdrawal services is up to six days, dependent on the client agreeing to be admitted. Currently, the average wait time between referral and assessment for Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia's outpatient services is approximately two weeks.

All clients receive a triage assessment immediately and can be given a priority assessment appointment if they are considered high priority status. This may be within one week.