The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:51): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Disabilities some questions regarding the impending closure of swimming pools used by people with a disability in Adelaide. Leave granted. The Hon.… Continue Reading SWIMMING POOL CLOSURES

Question asked 27 July 2011 The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:14): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the minister for mental health questions regarding the treatment of people with mental illness as well as… Continue Reading MENTAL ILLNESS AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY TREATMENT

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:20): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Disabilities concerning budget allocations for the purchase of houses for people with intellectual disabilities. Leave granted. The Hon. D.G.E.… Continue Reading DISABILITY HOUSING SA

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (15:06): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for the Status of Women a question about domestic violence and workplaces. Leave granted. The Hon. K.J. MAHER: White Ribbon Day, Australia’s campaign… Continue Reading DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Question asked 10 November 2011 The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:19): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Transport Services questions regarding the safety of the Lonsdale train station. Leave granted. The… Continue Reading LONSDALE RAILWAY STATION

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:58): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Social Housing questions regarding increases in community housing rent. Leave granted. The Hon. S.G. Wade interjecting: The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: There’s only… Continue Reading HOUSING SA

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:54): I seek leave to make an explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Transport Services questions regarding pedestrian safety at level crossings. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Around Australia and the world… Continue Reading LEVEL CROSSING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:51): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Health questions regarding borderline personality disorder treatment and services in South Australia. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: In… Continue Reading BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:12): Is the minister concerned regarding the training of disability support workers around sexuality of clients, that even though support workers as individuals might be willing to do that training, and complete it very well, policies… Continue Reading SHINE SA

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:49): Does the minister plan to work with schools to increase education around other derogatory terms that may be used by young people, in particular ‘retard’ or ‘retarded’? The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and… Continue Reading WEAR IT PURPLE DAY