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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 916

Scullin House

MR CORNWELL: Asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services -

(1) What is the current status of the youth accommodation centre known as Scullin House.

(2) What is intended to be done with the property.

(3) Why was Scullin House closed.

(4) How many residents did it accommodate.

(5) Where are people previously accommodated at Scullin House now accommodated.

(6) How many people are accommodated at Kaleen Cottage.

MR CONNOLLY: The answer to the Members question is as follows -

(1) The residence formerly known as Scullin House has been closed.

(2) The residence has been returned to the public housing pool, and has been altered into two dwellings which have been allocated to tenants.

(3) The design was inappropriate for the clients of the Service.

(4) Scullin House accommodated up to eight young people.

(5) Kaleen Shelter.

(6) Up to eight young people can be accommodated at the Kaleen Shelter.

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