IN-CONFIDENCE

Tēnā koe Craig

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request, received on 19 September 2024.

Your request has been logged with the reference OIA3384, and you can expect to receive a response within 20 working days.

Could you please clarify your second question as we are unclear what you are seeking?

Ngā mihi

Neelam
Ministerial and Executive Services team
Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:56 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear Ministry for Disabled People,

Official information request: Disability residential funding

Please supply the following information under the Official information Act (OIA):

The per-person funding rates for citizens eligble for community or residential supported living that are classifed as:
* High, or Very High Ongoing Resource Scheme (Ministry of Education term) users
* Any other form of disability funded support in a residential, supported, or community setting

I understand that this request may now be handled by Ministry of Social Development (MSD), or other department due to the transition of support and funding to MSD. If this is the case, please forward this request to the appropriate respondent.

Yours faithfully,
Craig Nielsen

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Kia ora Craig

Please find attached our response to your OIA request.

Neelam
Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:56 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear Ministry for Disabled People,

Official information request: Disability residential funding

Please supply the following information under the Official information Act (OIA):

The per-person funding rates for citizens eligble for community or residential supported living that are classifed as:
* High, or Very High Ongoing Resource Scheme (Ministry of Education term) users
* Any other form of disability funded support in a residential, supported, or community setting

I understand that this request may now be handled by Ministry of Social Development (MSD), or other department due to the transition of support and funding to MSD. If this is the case, please forward this request to the appropriate respondent.

Yours faithfully,
Craig Nielsen

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IN-CONFIDENCE

Kia ora Craig

I refer to your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request of 3 October, seeking information about funding allocated to an individual once they have left school and entered the adult world. Thank you for providing this additional clarification.

We have transferred the part of your request relating to Very High Needs funding to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This is because information to which your request relates is not held by us but is believed to be held by MSD.

The aspect being transferred is:

The per-person funding rates for citizens eligible for community or residential supported living (VHN).

In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.

You will hear further from MSD concerning your request in due course.

Ngā mihi

Sophie
Ministerial and Executive Services team
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2024 3:24 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA),

Please accept my apologies for the delay replying, i was unaware a request for additional information had been made.
First request is the title of the request should read "allocated post schooling" -my bad on the keyboard.
Clarfication on point one, utilising the terminology Ongoing Resource Scheme (ORS) was intended to make a clear request relevant to the terminology that is used in a school/ education setting, for those supports being carried over/moved into a post-school setting, either a residential provider, or day service type provision. To the best of my knowledge the term ORS (High, Very High) are determiining factors for what supports, services and funding a person can receive when they leave the school setting. The reason for asking this question of Whaikaha, and now through MSD is that Disability Support Services have, or are being moved to MSD -hence the expectation that the information would be held in this portfolio.
The intention of the OIA request was to understand the funding allocated to an individual once they have left school and entered the adult world.

Yours sincerely,

Craig Nielsen

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Kia ora Craig

Please find attached our response to your OIA request.

Neelam
Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha

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Kia ora Craig,

VHN funding is handled via MSD, so I have transferred your request to them.

Disability Support Services funding is different (formerly managed by Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, now managed by Disability Support Services (DSS), a business unit within MSD). You can learn more about DSS funded supports and services here: https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/support-and... If you are interested in data about any of these specific supports/services, let me know and we can progress as a separate request. We are currently supporting DSS with OIAs at the moment so you can make the request to this email address 😊

Ngā mihi
Sophie

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2024 3:24 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA),

Please accept my apologies for the delay replying, i was unaware a request for additional information had been made.
First request is the title of the request should read "allocated post schooling" -my bad on the keyboard.
Clarfication on point one, utilising the terminology Ongoing Resource Scheme (ORS) was intended to make a clear request relevant to the terminology that is used in a school/ education setting, for those supports being carried over/moved into a post-school setting, either a residential provider, or day service type provision. To the best of my knowledge the term ORS (High, Very High) are determiining factors for what supports, services and funding a person can receive when they leave the school setting. The reason for asking this question of Whaikaha, and now through MSD is that Disability Support Services have, or are being moved to MSD -hence the expectation that the information would be held in this portfolio.
The intention of the OIA request was to understand the funding allocated to an individual once they have left school and entered the adult world.

Yours sincerely,

Craig Nielsen

-----Original Message-----

IN-CONFIDENCE

Kia ora Craig

Please find attached our response to your OIA request.

Neelam
Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha

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Tēnā koe Craig Neilsen,

 

Thank you for your request regarding funding rates for community or
residential supported living transferred from Whaikaha | Ministry for
Disabled Peoples on 14 October 2024, under the Official Information Act
1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at
National Office to respond. You may expect a decision regarding your
request to be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

Ngā manaakitanga,

 

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Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora

 

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Kia ora Craig

This request has come to Disability Support Services (DSS) for response, as a business unit within MSD. DSS does not record ORS status, so is unable to answer your request as it stands (section 18(g) of the Official Information Act 1982 applies). It is also worth noting that funding packages provided by DSS depend on the disabled person's specific circumstances.

If you could please rephrase your request/refine what you are looking for, it would be appreciated. Are you perhaps seeking to learn the average cost for residential care/supported living for individuals over the age of 21?

Appreciate your advice.
Ngā mihi
Sophie

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:56 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear Ministry for Disabled People,

Official information request: Disability residential funding

Please supply the following information under the Official information Act (OIA):

The per-person funding rates for citizens eligble for community or residential supported living that are classifed as:
* High, or Very High Ongoing Resource Scheme (Ministry of Education term) users
* Any other form of disability funded support in a residential, supported, or community setting

I understand that this request may now be handled by Ministry of Social Development (MSD), or other department due to the transition of support and funding to MSD. If this is the case, please forward this request to the appropriate respondent.

Yours faithfully,
Craig Nielsen

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Hi Craig, it is almost finalised 😊 I think you'll have it by the end of this week.

Ngā mihi
Sophie

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:29 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: Re: Refinement request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA),

I hope your week is well. I am please checking in on progress with this request, my last response as 31st October & have not received any further update. Can you please advise where this request is in process

Yours sincerely,

Craig Nielsen

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Kia ora Craig

This request has come to Disability Support Services (DSS) for response, as a business unit within MSD. DSS does not record ORS status, so is unable to answer your request as it stands (section 18(g) of the Official Information Act 1982 applies). It is also worth noting that funding packages provided by DSS depend on the disabled person's specific circumstances.

If you could please rephrase your request/refine what you are looking for, it would be appreciated. Are you perhaps seeking to learn the average cost for residential care/supported living for individuals over the age of 21?

Appreciate your advice.
Ngā mihi
Sophie

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Kia ora Craig

Please find our response attached 😊 Thank you for your patience as we worked to refine your request to get you the information you sought. If you need anything else, please get in touch.

Ngā mihi
Sophie

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Nielsen <[FOI #28449 email]>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2024 2:04 PM
To: OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA) <[Ministry for Disabled People request email]>
Subject: Re: Refinement request - Funding allocated psot schooling for High and Very High ORS citizens

Dear OIA_requests (WHAIKAHA),

Thank you Sophie, yes please if you could provide a response as per your suggestion: "average cost for residential care/supported living for individuals over the age of 21" ould be much appreciated. Thank you

Yours sincerely,

Craig Nielsen

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Kia ora Craig

This request has come to Disability Support Services (DSS) for response, as a business unit within MSD. DSS does not record ORS status, so is unable to answer your request as it stands (section 18(g) of the Official Information Act 1982 applies). It is also worth noting that funding packages provided by DSS depend on the disabled person's specific circumstances.

If you could please rephrase your request/refine what you are looking for, it would be appreciated. Are you perhaps seeking to learn the average cost for residential care/supported living for individuals over the age of 21?

Appreciate your advice.
Ngā mihi
Sophie

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