22923 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question
Published date: 20 Jun 2024
22923 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter January – March 2024 in implementing the goal ‘To have prison staff and volunteers work in partnership with tāngata whaikaha Māori/disabled people to be the navigators around disability knowledge.' as part of the Disability Action Plan?
Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that this is a short term action in Corrections’ Disability Action Plan. I am further advised that this action will be progressed as soon as possible with a focus around greater integration of care and developing connections with Corrections’ newly established Social Worker Disability and Older Persons roles.