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.

Equal Access to Wellbeing - consultation

People with learning disabilities or autism are much more likely to experience mental distress than the general population. However, this is not reflected in the way related assessments, funding, supports, training, and services are provided in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nov 13, 2021

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Rare Disorders survey

If you or a family member has a rare disorder, please fill out this survey. The purpose of this survey is to collect much-needed data on what it means to live with a rare disorder in New Zealand in 2021.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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Waiariki Disability Action Plan - have your say

Ahead of the development of the Waiariki Disability Action Plan, the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHBs want to hear directly from disabled people - and those who care for or provide services to them - about their experience of services and supports currently offered by the DHBs.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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Whangarei Disability Advisory Group - new members sought

The Whangārei District Council Disability Advisory Group have vacancies coming up in March 2022.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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Ministry for Disabled People Establishment Director - vacancy

The Ministry for Disabled People will be responsible for driving better outcomes for all disabled people. The Director will be accountable to an establishment governance group and will operate a business unit within the Ministry of Social Development until the new Ministry is formed.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Nov 13, 2021

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