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Petition calling for reclassification of ME/CFS to disability

The Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society (ANZMES) is calling for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to be reclassified as a disability.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Aug 22, 2022

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Flu vaccines free for under 5-year-olds with underlying conditions

A reminder that you are able to access the flu vaccine free of charge for children from six months to five years if they have certain underlying health conditions.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Aug 22, 2022

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Local Elections - Questions to ask candidates

The Local elections are about to begin around the country. DPA Regional Policy Advisor Chris Ford has put together some ideas of questions you could ask at Meet the Candidate meetings.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Aug 14, 2022

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New Be. Leadership in Governance programme

Be. Lab have developed a new Be. Leadership in Governance programme to help develop the skills required for governance roles and equip participants to be effective and successful members of boards.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Aug 14, 2022

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Access Arts Fellowships available

The Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga PAK’nSAVE Artist Fellowship, supports a Deaf or disabled artist, or an artist who has a disability or impairment, or an artist with lived experience of mental distress to undertake a project that will develop their art practice.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Aug 7, 2022

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