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Our koha to the disability community   Kia ora koutou,   Covid has affected many whānau hauā (disabled people and their families), and winter makes it harder. For whānau hauā in need, the Awahou network has care packs to support those who have to isolate or with winter ailments here in Tāmaki Makaurau.   Our […]

The Ministry of Health Disability Support Services have been working hard to process a backlog of Carer Support claim forms. Processing staff have worked overtime and had a “Super-Saturday” working day to clear the backlog. Processing times are now sitting at 11 days – their Key Performance Indicator time is 10 days – so things […]

Please click below to view the new Ministry for Disabled People pamphlet containing useful information about the new ministry, how/why it is being formed and how to provide feedback to the ministry. MSD-brochure-final-standard1205.pdf (complexcaregroup.org.nz)

Please see important information about the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill and how you can support Access Matters to obtain the best possible outcome:   https://federation-enable.cwp.govt.nz/news/accessibility-for-new-zealanders-bill/

The Teaching Council is reviewing it’s Strategic Plan which will impact on teacher training – this will in turn impact on students with disabilities.   Here is the link to the online survey where you can provide further feedback if you wish.   https://teachingcouncil.nz/news-advocacy/consultations/strategic-plan-consulation/   Consultation will run from 18 May– 3 June 2022.