QUESTION ON 18 JUNE 2019:
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:49): Supplementary: how is it communicated to places such as hospitals that a Code Blue or a Code Red has been called so that, for example, ambulance officers are aware that they can take somebody who has been discharged to that service that night?
RESPONSE ON 18 JUNE 2019:
The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:49): My understanding is that there is a range of media that are used. There is an email that goes to a range of service providers, and social media is also used. Certainly, I have been advised from various organisations that they receive that notification very quickly. In some instances, phone calls will be made, but if the honourable member would like a list of all of the organisations that receive formal notification then I will take that on notice and bring back a response.
The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, a further supplementary?
RESPONSE ON 23 JULY 2019:
In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (18 June 2019).
The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The South Australian Housing Authority has advised:
After the decision to activate a Code Blue or Code Red has been made, the South Australian Housing Authority (SAHA) sends a formal activation email to the following partner agencies:
Uniting Communities
Baptist Care SA
Hutt St Centre
St John's Youth Services
St Vincent de Pauls Society
Catherine House
Anglicare SA
SYC Inc.
Neami National
Common Ground
Shelter SA
SACOSS
Adelaide City Council
SAPOL
SAHA also sends the formal activation email to regional managers requesting they notify their local partners and stakeholders. These partners can include local council, local homelessness agencies, local networks, and other service providers.