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.

Te Pou Consumer Leadership Development grant

Applications are now open for the Consumer Leadership Development grant. The grant is intended to cover the costs of disabled people or their whānau/family to take part in activities to develop leadership and encourage mana motuhake.

Mar 19, 2022

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Human Rights Commission Inquiry into Support of Disabled People during Omicron

The Disability Rights Commissioner is using powers under the Human Rights Act to launch an Inquiry into the support of disabled people during the Omicron outbreak.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 19, 2022

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Updated Easy Read on Covid-19 PCR testing

There is now updated information in Easy Read about getting a PCR test.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 19, 2022

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2DHB monitoring disruptions to regular in-home care

The Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley District Health Boards (2DHB) are monitoring an increasing number of cases related to regular in-home care and support being disrupted due to staff shortages due to Covid.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 19, 2022

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DPA Bubble Hui on Omicron response - Notes

Last Saturday March 5, DPA held a Bubble Hui to discuss how people are faring during the Omicron outbreak and any issues or concerns.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 13, 2022

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