Kia ora NZDSN Members This week we take a look at planning for level 3, update you on various streams of work in progress and again ask for your feedback on issues that will help inform our work with government. This week’s regional network zoom sessions reported a noticeable change in mood from providers – exasperation, frustration …
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NZDSN Covid-19 Update April 17th
COVID-19 Update: April 17 Kia ora NZDSN members We maybe on the home straight with Alert level 4, but as the Prime Minister has said, we are not out of the woods yet. Level 3 may well pose its own set of challenges as we get to grips with new scenarios. In this update we …
NZDSN Covid-19 Update April 10th
NZDSN Covid-19 Update April 10th Kia ora NZDSN members It’s another week since our last update and it looks like New Zealand’s efforts to stamp out COVID-19 are working! Again we will attempt to provide clarity on some recurring matters, provide links to helpful information, let you know what we are up to and ask …
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL)
In March 2021 New Zealand is hosting the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) and the International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) Leadership Exchange in Christchurch. The date for the 2021 Leadership Exchange is: 1st – 5th March 2021 The date for the “matches” are: 1st & 2nd March 2021 The committee organizing the Exchange …
NZDSN Covid-19 Update April 3rd
NZDSN COVID-19 UPDATE APRIL 3rd Kia ora NZDSN Members It has been a rollercoaster week and in this update we will do our best to bring clarity where we can, let you know what we are focused on and ask for information about how things are working on the ground for you. And a huge shout out …
NZDSN is now working remotely
Due to Covid 19 the NZDSN office in Wellington is not open, but the organisation is still operating. Please use the following numbers and emails to access our staff and services: For training fund, membership, accounts and other routine inquiriesphone Sue on 027 534 6471 or email: admin@nzdsn.org.nz For information and inquiries about the Employment …
NZDSN National Symposium – Safeguarding a Good Life
Understanding and implementing approaches that promote, protect and enhance the rights and wellbeing of disabled people Save the Date! Thursday December 10th 2020 Sudima Airport Hotel, Christchurch 9am-4pmRegistrations are now Open! Programme: The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care:“Shining a light on our history and looking to the future”Dr Esther Woodbury from the …
NZDSN National Symposium Employment Support
Let’s leave no one behind Save the Date!Tuesday 10th November 2020 Sky Stadium, Waterloo Quay Wellington 9am-4pm Registrations are now Open! Indicative Programme Content: • Employer Panel: What we really need from employment support providers • The Disability Employment Action Plan: Unpacking our contributions and responsibilities – perspectives from government and providers • Why we …
Regional Network Meetings
Please see the following dates and times for the regional network meetings being held throughout New Zealand in 2020. These meetings provide a great opportunity for local providers to connect and network with others in their regions. These are placeholder notices for members to save these dates, times and locations in your diaries for the …
Lower North Island Regional Networking Meeting
Thursday 2nd April Hohepa KapitiRiverside Studio Building29 Pitoitoi Street, Paraparaumu 10:00am – 12:00noon This is an opportunity for you to participate in our networking meeting and a great opportunity for local providers to connect and network with others in the Lower North Island and Wellington regions. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • A round table …