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.

Notes from DPA's Bubble Hui on employment

On Saturday 29 January we held a Bubble Hui on the topic of employment. Members from across Aotearoa joined in on the call to discuss their experiences of employment and to highlight current issues causing inequity in the employment of disabled people.

Feb 12, 2022

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Mahi - Tika Equity in Employment - expressions of interest open

DPA are currently looking to fill three part time roles: Administrator, Communications Assistant and Fundraiser. We have extended the deadline for applications to Sunday 30 January 2022.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jan 15, 2022

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DPA welcomes new team members

This month DPA welcomes two new team members: Anya Hajdarevic and Alice Mander

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jan 15, 2022

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DPA submission on the Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment Bill

This week DPA made a submission on the Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment Bill.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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DPA feedback on the Disability Survey

The recent announcement by government that there is to be a Ministry for Disabled People set up over the next year makes the importance of the Disability Survey asking the right questions and getting the relevant data more critical than ever.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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