Table of Contents
- NZDSN Newsletters
- Media Releases
- Pay Equity
- Latest News
- Publications
- Submissions
- Presentations
- Video Recordings
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Regional Network Meetings
- Webinars and Podcasts
- Board Committees
- International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL)
- Projects
NZDSN Newsletters
- NZDSN Newsletter 2nd April 2024
- NZDSN Newsletter 29th February 2024
- NZDSN Newsletter 31st January 2024
Newsletter Archive
Media Releases
2023 Media Releases
- NZDSN Media Release: No Christmas present for disability workers in Mini Budget – (20th December 2023)
- NZDSN Media Release: No plan for ending disability support sector Pay Equity stalemate in Government’s 100-day plan – (4th December 2023)
- NZDSN Media Release: Disabled New Zealanders invisible in Government 100 day plan – 30th November 2023
- Peter Reynolds Interview at Radio NZ – Appointment of Minister of Disability Issues Penny Simmonds outside Cabinet – (28th November 2023)
- Media Statement Following Announcement of the New Disability Minister – 27th November 2023
- Government’s failure on pay equity undervalues a crucial, caring workforce – The POST Article: 20th October 2023
- Media statement from Peak Bodies – Pay Equity for Care and Support Workers – 5th October 2023
Pay Equity
CLICK HERE for Pay Equity – New Zealand Disability Support Network
This section of the NZDSN website provides information for NZDSN members on pay equity and the two claims facing our sector:
- The Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Claim (15 Employers); and
- The Front-Line Managers and Supervisors Pay Equity Claim
- Second Care and Support Worker Claim (167 Employers)
Latest News
2023
- Missed out 2023 Conference in Wellington? You can check out some of the content here
- NZDSN Briefing on Fees Increase Promoted by Te Whatu Ora and other Funders
Publications
2023
- Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Information (Published 25th July 2023)
2022
- Briefing Paper for Minister of Disability Issues Hon Poto Williams (Published 29th September 2022).
- Briefing for the Incoming CEO of the Ministry for Disabled People (Published 8th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update Te Reo Word (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update Te Reo PDF (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update English Word (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update English pdf (Published 6th August 2022).
Submissions
2022
- NZDSN Submission on Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill (Published 11th July 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the NZSL Act consultation (Published 11th July 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Proposed Incorporated Society Regulations Word doc (Published 4th November 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Proposed Incorporated Society Regulation pdf (Published 4th November 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Fair Payment Agreement Bill pdf (Published 20th May 2022)
- NZDSN Submission on the Fair Payment Agreement Bill Word (Published 20th May 2022)
- NZDSN Submission on Vaccinating Health Worker pdf (Published 11th February 2022).
2021
- NZDSN Submission on Vaccinating Health Worker Word (Published 11th February 2021).
- Submission on the Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill (Published 8th December 2021).
- Feedback on the Accelerating Accessibility Discussion Paper December 2021
Presentations
NZDSN Conference 18th & 19th July 2023
Photo Gallery from NZDSN 2023 Conference
Day 1 Sessions (Tuesday 18th July 2023)
Day 2 Sessions (Wednesday 19th July 2023).
Key Note Speakers
- Pay Equity System Diagram – Brenda Pillott
- Pay Equity Overview – Brenda Pillot
- Pay Equity – Richard Williams
Concurrent Session Notes
- Workforce – Residential Concurrent Session Notes
- Workforce – Residential Concurrent Session Notes Word
- Workforce – Vocational Concurrent Session Notes pdf
- Workforce – Vocational Concurrent Session Notes Word
- Workforce – Community Concurrent Session Notes pdf
- Workforce – Community Concurrent Session Notes Word
- Commissioning Funding Panel – Community Concurrent Session notes pdf
- Commissioning Funding Panel – Community Concurrent Session notes Word
- Accessibility & Housing – Concurrent Session notes pdf
- Accessibility & Housing – Concurrent Session notes Word
Video Recordings
- Understanding the Immigration Changes Video Recording (15th August 2022)
- Workforce Development Collaboration Project Zoom Meeting Video (6th April 2022)
- Workforce Development Collaboration Project Zoom Meeting Audio only (6th April 2022)
PowerPoint Presentations
- EGL Toolbox and Connections Matrix – Lisa Martin (7th March 2022)
- Housing Presentation (2nd March 2022)
- Housing Presentation from Auckland Regional Networking Meeting 02-03-2022
- Accessibility Tick Presentation 30 November 2021
Regional Network Meetings
Auckland
- National Centralised Hui – 21st March 2023
- Accessibility: Beyond Intention Summits 2022
- Auckland Collective Strategy 2024 Accomplishments
Canterbury
Regional Network Meetings Archive
Webinars and Podcasts
Board Committees
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL)
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) are international learning collaboratives for mental health, addiction and disability leaders. IIMHL and IIDL help leaders connect, share knowledge, and apply innovations to improve services. IIMHL and IIDL are government-funded initiatives.
Projects
Disability Workforce Development Collaboration Project (COMPLETE)
- This project consists of four initiatives:
- Level 2 to Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
- Level 5 Diploma in Positive Behavioural Support
- EGL Leadership Programme
- “Introduction to EGL” Video Series
- Each of the above topics will take you to the final report for that initiative.
Employment Support Guidlines Review
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellness