National Disability Insurance Scheme

The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:51): Are NDIS approvals anywhere near the approval rates the government anticipated and, if so, what are they? Who is picking up the shortfall where those approvals have not been given?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:52): I am advised that, as at 15 May 2019, of the 1,702 state health funded mental health clients, 392 (23 per cent) have an approved and funded NDIS plan. I might clarify whether that relates to IPRSS only because it's, coincidentally, exactly the same number for IPRSS.

The Hon. C. Bonaros: The funding isn't in relation to IPRSS only, either.

The PRESIDENT: It's not a conversation, minister; it's a response.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I might seek clarification on the question, then.