Estimates Replies

APY Lands

In reply to Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (28 July 2021). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised:

In recent years, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) services on the APY lands have been provided by two workers based on the lands, with other clinical services, including psychiatry, being provided by clinicians coming on to the lands.

CAMHS has been working with other Women’s and Children’s Health Network divisions, including Child Protection Services, Child Adolescent Family Health Service and Youth and Womens Safety Wellbeing Division to develop a broader, integrated model of care with a focus on wellbeing.

The development of the new model of care will include consultation with key stakeholders including the Nganampa Health Council. Identified risks will be examined as part of the due diligence process prior to any decision on the model.