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Whaikaha – Changes to Disability Support Services – EMS and Flexible Funding

Click Here: Whaikaha – Purchasing Rules and Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) Update Whaikaha have just announced changes to the system for purchasing equipment and modification services.  The covering e-mail states that “…changes do not reduce the amount of funding that is allocated to disabled people (or carers), they provide clarity and certainty for disabled …

Be part of something special – NZDSN Conference 2024

Conference 2024 – 17th & 18th June 2024, Takina Events Centre, Wellington Seeing the Opportunity! Tirohia te whai waahi Focussing on innovation, solutions to issues and problems that providers have found and are likely to face in future, amidst the most challenging of times. We will shortly be calling for presentation papers from across our …

Disability workforce strategy – NDIS

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ajr.13020 An interesting article with parallels to the issues faced by the NZ Disability Workforce and the need for greater strategic planning for the future workforce expectations in NZ. The parallels include a geographically dispersed workforce as support services seek to deliver much-needed support across the country, not just in the main urban centres.  Among …

If There’s Money For Landlord Tax Cuts, There’s Money For Fair Pay For Disability Workers

Disability support providers are calling on the Government to show the same support for disability workers as it does to landlords, says Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. “The pay equity settlement for care and support workers has been frozen for months, with the Government saying it can’t afford to fund it. So, imagine our …

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New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) is an incorporated society of member organisations which provide support to disabled people.

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What We Do

  • We provide a strong voice to government on matters of policy, service design, and legislation.
  • We promote innovation, quality services, research, and deliver a Provider Development Programme.
  • We ensure good communication with members, and support for regional networks.
  • We contribute to government working parties and reference groups.
  • We contribute to government working parties and reference groups.

Events

We host a range of events to facilitate the sharing of knowledge within the disability sector.

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Our Services

Provider Development Programme

A series of workshops and training events showcasing best/next practice and innovation. Two workstreams are tailored for leaders and direct service staff. The programme also includes communities of practice and leadership mentoring opportunities, and is informed by an analysis of NZDSN member needs.

NZDSN Conferences

NZDSN hosts conferences that attract a wide variety of international and national keynote speakers and workstream presenteres covering the latest developments and innovations within the sector.

Regional Networks

NZDSN supports a series of regional networking activities providing opportunities for information sharing, which ensures providers are well-connected across the regions.

Workforce Development

NZDSN contributes to, and leads initiatives to develop and improve qualification pathways with the disability workforce as well as advocating for fairer remunerations.

Research and Quality Development Projects

These include things like the development of practice guidelines, and policy research.

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NZDSN members belong to a values-driven network of service providers and supporters committed to a social change movement that is focused on achieving inclusive lives and active citizenship for disabled people

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