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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is leading a programme of work on strengthening social cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand.   In a cohesive society, all people need to share a sense of belonging, inclusion, participation and legitimacy. It’s about how we are, together.   The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on […]

The Ministry of Education is conducting a ‘Highest Needs Review’. Here is the online portal to make submissions – it is open until 31st March 2022:   Highest Needs Review (education.govt.nz)   Please share this link with anyone and everyone in your communities and networks who may be interested in contributing to the Highest Needs […]

Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on ideas for Accessible facilities in that region:   Let them know your thoughts in a way that suits you by 28 February 2022:   Fill out the survey, send in your drawing, photos or video of your idea. Email – accessiblehotspots@tauranga.govt.nz Fill out the survey at www.tauranga.govt.nz/accessiblehotspots Drop […]

Carers NZ and the Carers Alliance would like to hear from family whānau and aiga carers about respite. Have you had regular ‘time out’ since the start of the pandemic in March 2020? Or has respite (having breaks from caring) changed for you since then? Thanks for completing this quick tick box survey – provide your […]

This afternoon on an Attitude livestream Ministers Little and Sepuloni announced the establishment of a new Ministry for Disabled People to be set up by July 2022 – and the national rollout of Enabling Good Lives.  Please click here for more information.  More details will be forthcoming in the next few weeks and I’ll keep […]