Mental Health Service Vacancies

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (17 June 2022). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

The number of unfilled positions in SA Health Mental Health Services (MHS) as of 30 June 2022 is 103 FTE.

The number of unfilled positions in SA Health Mental Health Services as of 30 June 2021 was 156 FTE.

A 10-year strategic, workforce plan for mental health is being developed over this year, and several short-term critical shortage workforce plans are being developed now to address current unfilled positions.