Question On Notice No. 247 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 August 2021 by Hon James Hayward
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Child Protection
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to child protection case workers employed directly by the Department and via third parties, and I ask:
(a) how many case workers have reported physical injuries during the last calendar year; and
(b) of the physical injuries reported in (a), how many required hospital treatment?
Answered on 12 October 2021
(a) 39.
(b) Four. All were for initial assessment and tests such as x-rays and scans.