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Kia ora NZDSN Members As we head towards the possibility of Alert level 2 early next week we are still waiting on information and guidance that is overdue. This was discussed in today’s meeting with Minister Salesa, along with more recent concerns. We also conveyed the sectors priorities going forward as we emerge from the …

Kia ora NZDSN Members Another week and another level, one which brings some significant uncertainties. This has heightened the need for timely and unambiguous guidance from the Ministry of Health. Unfortunately, this has not been forthcoming across a number of critical issues. Today we outlined these in detail at a meeting with Minister Salesa whose …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …