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Questions and Answers 4139 4139 PROOF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2019-20-21 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT _____________ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No. 101 TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2021 _____________ The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received. 4140 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Tuesday 16 March 2021 Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by Q & A No. 95 (Including Question Nos 4932 to 5000) 16 March 2021 Q & A No. 96 (Including Question Nos 5001 to 5033) 17 March 2021 Q & A No. 97 (Including Question Nos 5034 to 5121) 18 March 2021 Q & A No. 98 (Including Question Nos 5122 to 5150) 23 March 2021 Q & A No. 99 (Including Question Nos 5151 to 5199) 24 March 2021 Q & A No. 100 (Including Question Nos 5200 to 5274) 25 March 2021 Q & A No. 101 (Including Question Nos 5275 to 5338) 20 April 2021 4141 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Tuesday 16 March 2021 9 FEBRUARY 2021 (Paper No. 95) *4932 PLACEMENT OF CHILD LIFE THERAPIST AT ORANGE—Mr Philip Donato asked the Minister for Health and Medical Research— Will consideration be given to the allocation of a child life therapist or provision of child life therapy services at the Orange Health Service? Answer— The Western NSW Local Health District has advised that on average, children stay inhospital for two days or less at Orange Health Service. Children are supported at theOrange Health Service by the Ward Grandparents Group, the Ronald McDonald Learning Program and the dedicated paediatric nursing and allied health clinicians employed by the service. *4933 ORANGE AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Philip Donato asked the Minister for Health and Medical Research— Will the Orange Ambulance Station be considered for redevelopment and expansion in Round 2 of the Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program considering that it has now passed its twenty year life expectancy and size of which is limiting its capacity? Answer— The Government announced an additional $100 million towards the Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) Stage 2 program in the most recent 2020-2021 State Budget. NSW Health in consultation with NSW Ambulance is currently identifying the RAIR Stage 2 locations and specific projects. Sites will be announced as planning progresses. *4934 BUDGET MEASURES: AGEING AND VOLUNTEERS STRATEGIES—Ms Jo Haylen asked the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— (1) What is the total amount of funding attributed to the NSW Ageing Strategy 2020-2030? (2) What specific projects associated with the Ageing Strategy are funded? (3) When will the Ageing Strategy be released? (4) What consultation will be undertaken? Answer— I am advised: The Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021-2031 , is a whole of government commitment to support older people in New South Wales and remove barriers to continued participation. The strategy is supported by the two year Ageing Well in NSW: Action Plan 2021-2022 which supports specific activities from a range of Government agencies. Each agency funds their actions and activities included in the plan. Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021-2031 and Ageing Well in NSW: Action Plan 2021-2022 is publically available at www.facs.nsw.gov.au⁄inclusion⁄seniors⁄overview. I am advised that over 5,400 individuals and over 50 organisations were involved in the consultations via a variety of methods. These included an extensive consultation process with older people and diverse stakeholder groups across New South Wales. *4935 SOCIAL HOUSING DWELLINGS—Ms Janelle Saffin asked the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— (1) Considering the announcement of $400 million for 1,200 new social housing dwellings in New South Wales, how many social housing dwellings will be in rural New South Wales? (a) How many of these are going to be in the Lismore electorate? (2) Will local businesses be given priority in awarding the contracts to build these dwellings, creating extra jobs in the regions? Answer— I am advised: (1) 197 stimulus funded social housing dwellings will be in rural New South Wales excluding the Wollongong and Newcastle areas. (a) 0. 4142 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Tuesday 16 March 2021 (2) New South Wales government agencies are required to comply with the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework, including the objective of fair and open competition. The Framework is available at: www.buy.nsw.gov.au⁄policy-library⁄policies⁄procurement-policy- framework. *4936 HOUSING SECTOR APPRENTICES—Ms Janelle Saffin asked the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— (1) Considering the announcement of $80 million for 300 apprentices in the housing sector, is this for social housing? (a) How many of these are going to be in the Lismore electorate? Answer— I am advised: Yes, the Land and Housing Corporation Apprenticeship Program will include the construction of new social housing. The locations of cadets and apprentices will depend on participants joining the program. The program has capacity to accept participants from across New South Wales, where they can be matched with a suitable host employer. *4937 LAUREL LODGE—Ms Janelle Saffin asked the Minister for Health and Medical Research— Considering the Lismore district's unacceptably high levels of homelessness and rental stress, will the Government consider keeping Laurel Lodge, a block of 12 units in central Lismore now surplus to NSW Health's needs, in public hands to be utilised as affordable or social housing? Answer— NSW Health has advised that the block of units was previously used for accommodation for junior doctors on rotation and is no longer fit for purpose. The District has declared it as surplus to requirements and available for sale. Funds from the sale of the property will be used for equipment upgrades. Any proposals by other Government agencies to utilise and purchase the property for essential public purposes will be considered. *4938 CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL PROJECTS—Ms Liesl Tesch asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— What amount of the funding promised by the Government for the upgrades of Woy Woy Wharf has been provided to Council? Answer— Central Coast Council was awarded $3,990,000 for the upgrades of Woy Woy Wharf under the Regional Communities Development Fund. Full payment to Council will occur upon the completion of required milestones as determined by the Department of Regional NSW. *4939 NEWCASTLE ALLOCATION ZONE SOCIAL HOUSING TRANSFERS—Ms Jodie Harrison asked the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— How many social housing transfers in the Newcastle allocation zone have been approved by Department of Housing in each financial year from 2009-10 to 2019-20? Answer— I am advised that under the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) transfer policy, a social housing tenant can apply for a transfer to another property managed by either DCJ or a community housing provider participating in Housing Pathways if there is change in their circumstances that affects their housing needs. There are a number of reasons why a tenant may request a transfer including under-occupancy, medical condition/disability or a requirement for a change in location. The waiting time a tenant will experience depends on a number of factors including the reason for transfer and the number of suitable properties that are available in the required location. As at 30 June 2020, there were 10,011 current social housing households across the state approved for a transfer. 4143 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Tuesday 16 March 2021 *4940 LAKE MACQUARIE/EAST ALLOCATION ZONE SOCIAL HOUSING TRANSFERS—Ms Jodie Harrison asked the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— How many social housing transfers in the Lake Macquarie⁄East allocation zone have been approved by Department of Housing in each financial year from 2009-10 to 2019-20? Answer— I am advised that under the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) transfer policy, a social housing tenant can apply for a transfer to another property managed by either DCJ or a community housing provider participating in Housing Pathways if there is change in their circumstances that affects their housing needs. There are a number of reasons why a tenant may request a transfer including under-occupancy, medical condition/disability or a requirement for a change in location. The waiting time a tenant will experience depends on a number of factors including the reason for transfer and the number of suitable properties that are available in the required location. As at 30 June 2020, there were 10,011 current social housing households across the state approved for a transfer. *4941 SOCIAL HOUSING TENANT TRANSFERS—Ms Jodie Harrison asked the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— (1) As at 10 November 2020, how many social housing tenants are currently approved for, but are still awaiting, a transfer: (a) In the Lake Macquarie⁄East allocation zone; (b) In the Newcastle allocation zone; (c) Across the Hunter New England region; (d) Across New South Wales? Answer— I am advised that under the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) transfer policy, a social housing tenant can apply for a transfer to another property managed by either DCJ or a community housing provider participating in Housing Pathways if there is change in their circumstances that affects their housing needs. There are a number of reasons why a tenant may request a transfer including under-occupancy, medical condition/disability or a requirement for a change in location.
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