Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

DPA's engages with New Zealand's disability community. We want to turn our rights into reality so we can live in a country where every person is able to live and work, and simply be who they are.

Election Access Fund consultation

The Electoral Commission is seeking input from disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, political parties, and other interested people and organisations about who should be able to apply to the Fund, what sort of expenses the Fund could cover and how it should be accessed.

Jul 21, 2022

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DPO Coalition news - July 2022

A brief overview of the Disabled People's Organisations (DPO) Coalition's activities over the last month.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 20, 2022

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Vacancy - Connector Support, Enabling Good Lives Christchurch

Due to an internal promotion Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People are looking for a Connector Support to assist the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) Christchurch team of Connectors / Kaitūhono who work with young disabled people and whānau in the Christchurch / Selwyn / Waimakariri regions.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 17, 2022

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Youth mental health and wellbeing hui

Te Hiringa Mahara (the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission) is developing a project focused on better understanding what is driving youth mental health and wellbeing, and in particular what young people have identified as important to them, based on their own experiences.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 17, 2022

1 min read

Local elections - enrol to vote

Local elections are coming up so now is the time for everyone to make sure you are enrolled so that you can have their say on who represents you in local, district and regional councils.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 17, 2022

1 min read