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The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association in collaboration with:   the Ministry of Health, Awhi@home, Carers NZ, Complex Care Group, Manawanui, People First, Rare Disorders NZ and UpsideDowns Education Trust   invite you to an online COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout – Disability Information Session for Parents and Whānau   This session is for parents and whānau who […]

  This morning Minister Andrew Little (Minister of Health) announced sweeping reforms to NZ’s health sector. The major changes include:   Establishment of Health New Zealand (Crown Entity) Establishment of a Maori Health Authority Dis-establishment of the current 20 District Health Boards More access to digital (online) healthcare   To access a transcript of Minister […]

This post relates to the planned delivery of the Covid19 vaccine to severely disabled people in New Zealand.  The Pfizer vaccine is being used – it is also called the Comirnaty vaccine in New Zealand.  It is important you know that this vaccine is not mandatory.  Informed Consent is an important part of any medical […]

The Ministry of Health is finalising a rollout plan, and all the logistics that involves, for the disability sector. I am on a working group providing feedback to the Ministry on the the issues related to vaccine delivery for those with high and complex needs.   The vaccine is not compulsory but will be offered […]

The Hikoi will be livestreamed via Facebook. If you cannot attend, go to our FB page here: https://fb.me/e/10fvrl8Q8    There will be an Auckland march also – 23rd March 11am till 2pm at Aotea Square, Queen Street, Auckland https://www.facebook.com/events/133455582026449   Join the movement   Te Hikoi o te tumanako mo te whanau hauaa | March […]