APY LANDS, DISABILITY SERVICES

In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (4 April 2012).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I am advised:

The job titles of the clinicians who visit the Lands are:

Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Senior Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

Senior Speech Pathologist.

All the clinicians have qualifications in the relevant areas of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology.

The clinician team visits the Lands at least six times each year and it has been usual for an additional trip to occur as well. In addition, a Senior Occupational Therapist provides phone support to clients, carers, medical staff and others throughout the year between the scheduled visits.