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.

Tāmaki Makaurau Regional Skills Leadership Group membership - Expressions of Interest

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in joining the Tāmaki Makaurau RSLG.

Mar 19, 2023

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Vacancy - Campaigns Organiser, Blind Low Vision NZ

Blind Low Vision NZ is looking for a fulltime Campaigns Organiser to join their Policy and Advocacy team.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 19, 2023

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Vacancy - Administrative Coordinator Role, Waitaha Leadership Group

The Waitaha Regional Leadership Group (RLG) is looking for an administrative superstar to provide support to the RLG and Core Groups with the purpose of ensuring a strong voice for disabled people, family/whānau and providers in disability sector transformation in Waitaha Canterbury.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 19, 2023

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DPA Bubble hui - Auckland budget cuts

Join DPA on Saturday 18 March in a discussion about Auckland Council’s proposed budget cuts and what they may mean for disabled people.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 11, 2023

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RIP Judy Heumann, leading disability rights activist

Leading US disability rights advocate Judith “Judy” Heumann passed away in Washington DC on March 4, 2023.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Mar 11, 2023

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