38424 (2025). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 19 Aug 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38424 (2025)
Question asked:	05 Aug 2025
Member asking:	Hon Willie Jackson
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	13 Aug 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38424_2025
Document guid:	e44933de-0625-4132-bfe9-dd247fd39f45

38424 (2025). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many staff members, on average, are there in regional health and disability teams per neurodivergent beneficiary?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that the regional health and disability staff are not assigned to specific clients. They provide support to Case Managers to ensure suitable support is provided for people who may have complex needs.