Page 1428 - Week 05 - Thursday, 18 June 2020
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(14) ACT Health Directorate is working with stakeholders on the Options Analysis for Hydrotherapy facility in Canberra’s South. These stakeholders and Government will be briefed on the outcome of the Options Analysis and any decision on the EOI.
(15) A decision to implement a future hydrotherapy facility on the Southside of Canberra will be subject to a Budget Process.
Health—safe injecting room
(Question No 3001)
Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 8 May 2020:
In relation to the study of a so-called safe injecting place by the Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research, does the ACT Government intend to make (a) a decision and (b) an announcement, about the establishment of a “safe” injecting place before the ACT election; if so, when.
Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) (a) and (b)
As part of the ACT Drug Strategy Action Plan 2018-2021 (Action Plan), the Government committed to investigating the feasibility, need, effectiveness and appropriateness of establishing a medically supervised drug consumption facility for the ACT.
The ACT Health Directorate (ACTHD) has engaged the Burnet Institute, in partnership with the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy, to undertake this work. The study has a research focus, investigating current and future drug usage patterns, risk behaviours, and drug related health problems. In line with the National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 and the Action Plan, the study will focus on harm reduction for individuals who use drugs in the ACT and possible approaches to reduce overdose related morbidity and mortality.
The final report is due to ACTHD by 14 August 2020. The report will contribute to future Government consideration of harm reduction policy in the ACT.
WorkSafe ACT—foster care investigations
(Question No 3003)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety, upon notice, on 8 May 2020:
(1) In relation to WorkSafe ACT investigation for Barnados in the ACT, given that the Foster Carer Association announced on 4 May 2020 that WorkSafe ACT have been undertaking onsite investigations and meetings with the Community Services Directorate as well as Barnardos, is Child and Youth Protection Services also included as part of the WorkSafe ACT investigation.
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