Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation

In reply to Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (30 July 2021). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

1. The total funding for the individual psychosocial rehabilitation services (IPRSS program) for the 2020-21 financial year was $11,886,000 (GST exclusive).

The total funding for the GP Access program for the 2020-21 financial year was $689,000 (GST exclusive).

2. The total funding for the individual psychosocial rehabilitation services (IPRSS program) for the 2019-20 financial year was $12,725,000 (GST exclusive).

The total funding for the GP Access program for the 2019-20 financial year was $736,000 (GST exclusive).

3. The total budget for the IPRSS for the 2021-2022 financial year is $11,650,000 (GST exclusive).

The total budget for the GP Access program for the 2021-2022 financial year is $798,000 (GST exclusive).

4. The total number of clients accessing IPRSS over the past two financial years was 1,747.

The total number of clients accessing the GP Access program over the past two financial years was 219.

5. Funding has been adjusted as a result of our state’s financial commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). These funds enable NDIS to provide services for mental health consumers transitioning to the NDIS including IPRSS and GP Access clients.