Homelessness

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (15:06): Supplementary: is the minister saying she doesn't know where the people who are currently at Vinnies will go, despite those beds closing next week?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:06): My understanding is that Vinnies will be operating a different model, so there may well be people in terms of—

The Hon. C.M. Scriven interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order, the deputy leader!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: There may be people, if it was going forward to be a different model, who may well actually decide to become resident rather than go there for overnight stays. That's a decision for Vinnies, but people can always, within and around the CBD, use Street Connect or they can contact what was the Homelessness Gateway.

The Hon. C.M. Scriven interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Mr President, I can provide a 1800 number for the honourable member, if she likes. It is pretty easy to google Homeless Connect. I have already outlined that Baptist Care, which operates at Millers Court in the city, is one of the services that is part of the old system that is continuing under the new system.