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Disability funding changes – initial DPA survey findings – 6 April

Our survey on the sudden disability funding changes gained 180 responses in just a few days. We would like to thank everyone who responded to the survey, it is greatly appreciated.

DPA

Apr 6, 2024

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Speech for protest march – 29 March 2024, Otepoti Dunedin

Speech delivered on behalf of DPA by Chris Ford, Policy Advisor at a protest march against cuts to disability support funding on 29 March 2024 in Otepoti Dunedin.

DPA

Mar 29, 2024

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DPA members mandate addressing changes to funding at national hui – 27 March

It’s unfortunate to be heading into Easter with the weight of the recent announcements around changes to support funding sitting over our community. At DPA, we continue to be deeply concerned about the impact of these changes on disabled people, our families and whānau.

DPA

Mar 27, 2024

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DPA’s response to the sudden changes to disability support purchasing rules – 20 March

We would like to acknowledge the impact of the sudden changes to the purchasing rules for disability support and to Equipment Modification Services (EMS) announced this week by Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.

DPA

Mar 20, 2024

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DPA Members' Hui – our priority areas for advocacy and next steps

Join Mojo Mathers, our Chief Executive, at our online Members' Hui on Saturday 23 March to hear the results of the survey – what you thought our priorities should be. We will also workshop some specific actions for each priority area.

DPA

Mar 13, 2024

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