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Autism SA

236 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().22 February 2023). Can the minister advise:

1. For the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 (separated by financial year) how much funding was provided by the Department of Human Services to Autism SA?

2. How much funding was provided to Autism SA by the Department of Human Services in the 2022-23 Budget?

3. What specific programs did funding in the 2022-23 budget support and how much did each program receive?

4. How much funding was provided to Autism SA by the Department of Human Services in the 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Human Services has advised:

1. 2018-19

$2,043,30–various programs

2019-20

$412,036

$62,036–board/lodging for voluntary out of home care (VOHC)

$350,000–autism diagnostic service

2020-21

$513,661

$1,800–COVID-19 service and support transformation

$10,000–Aboriginal cultural competency training

$115,525–board/lodging for VOHC

$386,336–autism diagnostic service

2021-22

$588,625

$278,625–board/lodging for VOHC

$310,000–autism diagnostic service

2. $353,725.81

3. Autism diagnostic service ($310,000) and VOCH ($43,725.81). Autism diagnostic funding is provided as a block whereas VOHC funding varies based on the number of young people supported in any given year, the duration of accommodation stays and the cost of individual homes.

4. Nil.

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