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. The Conference, over two days, will include keynote presenters, presentations from NZDSN members across …
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NZDSN Opinion: Organisations must do better for disabled New Zealanders
We at New Zealand Disability Support Network applaud the Commerce Commission for filing proceedings against One NZ for their latest failure on 111 Contact Code. It doesn’t take much to think of harmful or fatal scenarios for people with disabilities and their families if they can’t call on 111 in an emergency. Disabled people are amongst our …
NZDSN Media Release: Government needs to make family carers’ payments simple and sensible
The Court of Appeal’s just-released decision that family carers of disabled people are not employees of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People, shows policy in this area must be fixed, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. “While it’s positive to finally have a Court of Appeal decision on this issue, it’s not …
Whaikaha – who’s to blame?
This is about where to draw the line and when to move forward. As we all know, on 18 March, Whaikaha issued a statement imposing purchasing guidelines on those accessing equipment management services and to guide those on Individualised Funding packages on where they can spend their support funding and where they can’t. This announcement …
About Us
New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) is an incorporated society of member organisations which provide support to disabled people.
View More About UsWhat 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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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.
Become a Member of NZDSN
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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