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LATEST NEWS

Please let us know of any news or events happening in your area which may be of interest to our members.

Submit your news to: complexcaregroup@xtra.co.nz

EXTENSION OF INDIVIDUALISED FUNDING FLEXIBILITY UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY 2021

  Please see letter from Adri Isbister, Deputy Director General Disability, regarding an extension of the flexibility of supports used under Individualised Funding until 28th February 2021. The letter details the criteria (which are the same as when this flexibility was first introduced during COVID19 lockdown). The funds must be used to buy a support […]

‘COUNTING FOR SOMETHING’ REPORT INTO THE OFTEN SHORTER LIFESPANS OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN NZ

  Interesting article on the IHC Foundation website regarding the recent launch of a report called Counting for Something about why many disabled people live 18 to 25yrs less than other New Zealanders.  Click here to read the article.  The full report is available here

Takapuna Beach Accessibility Mat Launch

This Saturday 5th December at 11.30am YES Disability and I-Lead are hosting the launch of a beach accessibility mat.  The launch will be held near the Takapuna Beach Playground.  Details are here 

Changing Places NZ Open Day 3rd December 11am till 2pm- come and see a truly accessible public bathroom

Complex Care Group encourages as many people as possible to attend this Changing Places Open Day at Westfield Newmarket (Auckland) 11am till 2pm Thursday 3rd December. Let’s support a truly accessible toilet and changing space and encourage local councils, shopping malls, airports, food courts and numerous other public spaces to provide appropriate bathroom facilities for […]

Complex Care Group Annual Membership Survey

If you are a member of Complex Care Group please complete our Annual Complex Care Group Membership Survey 2020.  The results will be collated and form a report to Ministry of Health (results are anonymous in the report).  This survey takes 5 minutes to complete.  Your opinion is important! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPNWBB7  If you are not a […]