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Mental Health and Addictions He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) framework consultation – have your say on how we monitor the mental health and addiction system
Consultation is now open on He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support), a framework that describes what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like https://www.mhwc.govt.nz/…/HAA…/ENG-HAA-Framework.pdf He Ara Āwhina will set out how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission will monitor, and advocate for improvements to, the mental health and addiction system, and services. […]
HEALTH QUALITY AND SAFETY COMMISSION WORK ON HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN WORK BETTER WITH FAMILIES AND WHANAU
The Commission is developing a code of expectations which will set out how health and disability service providers and organisations will involve and work effectively in partnership with consumers and whānau. Feedback is welcome until 31st March. Click here to provide feedback https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/resources/resource-library/draft-code-of-expectations-welcoming-feedback/?fbclid=IwAR0qJK_DEkGm0St92QLE2kEMavSvcaEKuLZJJV5VIeissa0_O9TmqBHm4ls_aem_AR310jIYAaFhXmaG2v6cRRrxAvbbnzySa1kK778clX0Ja3e0s11JXXT8wm_yoZDyU3fJn3Kg6ujuZhPY0lDlycPg5v6IMsRxd-HGkQjiBkD-TqwDdFHB1ULVNirTyeBzbv
IHC INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SURVEY
The IHC are conducting a survey on inclusive education, the results of which will help inform their inclusive education campaign and their Human Rights litigation. The survey closes 21st March and can be completed here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M3S53TP
PLASTIC STRAW DISCONTINUATION RESEARCH
In June 2021 government agreed to the phased discontinuation of plastic straws (and several other single use plastics) beginning July 2023, in line with NZ’s environmental protection goals. This may impact on those who regularly use bendable plastic straws including some disabled people with cerebral palsy, spinal injuries/conditions, amputees, etc. UMR Research is conducting […]
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PHYSICAL RESTRAINT CONSULTATION
The Ministry of Education is undertaking an important consultation on revising the rules and guidelines around physical restraint in New Zealand schools and kura. This follows changes to the law around the use of physical restraint in the Education and Training Act 2020. This will have relevance to disabled students. Feedback is required by 31st […]
