Question Time

APY Lands

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:19): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding mental health services. Is the minister aware of mental health challenges faced by young people in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands, and will he outline the unique barriers faced in delivering youth mental health services to Anangu living on the lands?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:19): When I visited the lands I met with members of the Women's and Children's Health Network and discussed with them the work they were doing amongst the communities. The Women's and Children Health Network has been working on a model of care for the APY lands. I can take on notice as to whether or not that has been finalised. Obviously, the issues in relation to mental health on the lands are also exacerbated by the interaction with substance abuse. When I visited the Fregon community it was an issue that I discussed with personnel there.