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.

Missing out - Why aren't our children going to school? - ODI findings

The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) has looked at the Education Review Office report released in November 2022 on school attendance. ODI focused on the attendance barriers for disabled children.

Dec 17, 2022

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Care in the Community Disability Welfare Fund

If you and your whānau have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 you can now apply to providers for funding support through the Direct Support fund. Funding is limited with each disabled person within a whānau able to apply for up to a maximum of $2,000 as long as funding is available.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Dec 17, 2022

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Development of Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy - feedback sought

Oranga Tamariki is seeking feedback to help develop an Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Dec 17, 2022

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Avondale Community Centre, Auckland - have your say

With the existing Avondale Community Centre in poor condition, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council now has a project to build a new library and community hub, 'Te Hono'.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Dec 17, 2022

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Access to Covid-19 antiviral and preventative medication, Covid-19 disability helpline

With the current rise of Covid-19 cases we thought it timely to include a reminder of some of the help that is available.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Dec 17, 2022

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