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An end-of-year message from DPA's Chief Executive
Get to know DPA's new NEC Members
Celebrating DPA's newest Life Members
DPA's Annual Report 2022/2023 and AGM
Election 2023 – Disability Issues Scorecard
Mojo Mathers MNZM appointed Chief Executive of Disabled Persons Assembly
DPA Press Release: Disabled people let down as employment gap widens
DPA report released – Disabled People’s Experiences of Accessing MSD Support Funds
Removing barriers: Reasonable accommodation of disabled people in Aotearoa - updated guide
Happy New Year - DPA celebrates 40th Anniversary this year!
DPA submission and press release on the Accessibility Bill
Transport challenges have devastating impact on disabled people’s lives, research shows
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New Disabled Person-Led Monitoring Reports released - Housing, Health and Wellbeing
News
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New report shows higher levels of reported drug use among disabled people
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DPA supports call for a new Accessibility Bill to be drafted
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An end-of-year message from DPA's Chief Executive
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DPA welcomes newest staff member
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Get to know DPA's new NEC Members
Consultations
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Review of Total Mobility Scheme
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New Zealanders and the Arts survey – Braille version
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Privacy rights consultation – alternate formats now available
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New Zealanders and the Arts survey
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Privacy rights – consultation with those who work with tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people
Events
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DPA Members' Hui – our priority areas for advocacy and next steps
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Auckland Pride Festival 2024 funds accessible events
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Aotearoa
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DPA's Annual Report 2022/2023 and AGM
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Christchurch celebration
DPA Submissions
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DPA submission – Inquiry into North Island severe weather events
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DPA submission – Dunedin City Council, Destination Playgrounds
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DPA submission – EQC Code of Insured Persons Rights
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DPA submission – Emergency Management Bill 2023
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DPA submission – Inquiry into Climate Adaptation
Covid-19 Information
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Care in the Community Disability Welfare Fund
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Access to Covid-19 antiviral and preventative medication, Covid-19 disability helpline
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New Easy Read and braille - How to get free face masks
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More Covid-19 second booster vaccine options
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0800 Covid-19 Disability Helpline
Easy Read
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Changes to Mental Health Act – NZSL and accessible formats now available
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Whaikaha pay gap report – NZSL and accessible formats
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Pacific Arts strategy – NZSL and accessible formats
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Let's plan to leave hospital
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Let's plan for your next health care visit
Jobs
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DPA vacancy – Digital Communications Coordinator
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DPA vacancy – Policy Advisor (Auckland)
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Vacancy – Enabling Good Lives Intern, Christchurch
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Vacancies at Whaikaha – 24 November 2023
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Internship applications open for Enabling Good Lives, Christchurch
Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment
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Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment - applications for 2023
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Meet the Mahi Tika team in a Waikato town near you
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DPA welcome new staff member Ayla Naidoo
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Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment – recruiting for August intake
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Vacancies - Mahi Tika - Equity in Employment