By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO 11 December 2023 I’m holding my breath – hoping for better Accessibility legislation that delivers world class support for all disabled New Zealanders. There’s work to do before we get there. Earlier this year, the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill was crafted and sent to Select …
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NZDSN Opinion: As government repeals Fair Pay Agreements, the pressure is on Pay Equity claims
By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO 6th December 2023 To date, there have been no Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) claims in the disability sector. Their removal was predictable, as it was well-signalled ahead of the election. The repealing of the FPA legislation and suspension of any funding toward FPA claims in progress …
Disabled New Zealanders invisible in Government 100 day plan
New Zealand Disability Support Network statement 30 November 2023 New Zealand Disability Support Network is seeking assurance that disabled New Zealanders are a priority for the new government after being omitted from their 100 day plan. “Disability support providers wondering how they’ll survive financially, underpaid support workers and disabled whānau will be wondering where relief …
Environmental Scan
The Briefing for incoming Minister (BiM) is nearing completion ahead of the announcement of who the incoming Minister for Disability Issues is to be. The BiM will be sent to the new Minister (and other Ministers, eg: Social Development) as soon as possible following that announcement and a meeting sought with the Minister(s) to discuss …
Government Must Act to Provide Fair Pay for Care and Support Workers
Disability support providers have reluctantly welcomed a second pay equity claim for around 40,000 care and support workers, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. The claim, lodged by the combined sector unions, covers 167 employers in disability, home and community health, mental health and addictions and aged residential care sectors. It builds …
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Appreciating Accessible Communities
Welcome to NZDSN’s Appreciating Accessible Communities! Hear from Disability Support Providers about their exceptional mahi and care for disabled people/whanau in communities. And hear from disabled people about their great experiences and the opportunities they are having working with Providers in their community. Find out more about Independent Living Services (www.ilsnz.org) Find out more about …
Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Information (25th July 2023)
Tēnā koutou katoa The Pae Ora legislation has given us the mandate and the opportunity to create a system of commissioning that has the needs of whānau and local communities at its heart. Following months of engagement and consultation, we now have a Te Whatu Ora Commissioning structure and operating model that will help us …
Pay Equity
Content: This section of the NZDSN website provides information for NZDSN members on pay equity and the two claims facing our sector: What is Pay Equity? Pay Equity concerns gender-based pay discrimination. So, pay equity is where both male-dominated workforces and female-dominated workforces, both undertaking work of similar value, are paid at the same level. …
Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of NZDSN (New Zealand Disability Support Network) will be held on Thursday 28th September 2023, between 10.00am and 12:00pm, via Zoom. (A zoom link will be sent out to those financial members who have registered through our website) Register here Notices of Motion and Remits If you intend to submit …