Autism SA

In reply to the Hon. J.S. LEE (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().23 February 2023).

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: Again, Autism SA has advised they receive funding from the Department of Human Services, the Department for Education and the Department for Child Protection.

I am also advised by the Minister for Education there has been no reduction in funding to Autism SA from the Department for Education since agreements were executed in early 2022 and no changes are planned within their term of contracts.

The Minister for Human Services has advised that funding from the Department of Human Services to Autism SA was $310,000 (excl. GST) in 2021-22 for the autism diagnostic service. A contract extension was executed that included identical diagnostic funding for 2022-23. In 2022-23, Autism SA has also been funded $43,725.81 under the voluntary out of home care pathway.

I am also advised that funding to Autism SA from the Department of Child Protection has been detailed to the Legislative Council on 21 March 2023 and I direct the honourable member to Hansard for further detail.