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Inside this Issue A message from the NZDSN BoardA message from our CEONZDSN Policy AnalystNZDSN Auckland Regional Co-ordinatorNZDSN National Employment Services Co-ordinatorThe benefits of NZDSN MembershipMSD Training FundMember ProfileUpcoming eventsBefore you GoMembers’ Only Facebook and LinkedIn Groups A message from the NZDSN Board The Board discussed a recent BIM (Briefing for Incoming Minister) document designed …

Welcome NZDSN congratulates you on your new appointment. We look forward to working with you and your team and the most effective ways we can support you and your priorities. This briefing provides you with initial information about the disability support sector from a provider perspective as well as current issues, and NZDSN’s position and …

Enabling Good Lives Video Resources Project – a call for Expressions of Interest – Easy Read Versions Kia ora Koutou We are pleased to be able to share with you the Easy Read versions of flyers seeking expressions of Interest from people who would like to be the focus of these video training resources. We …

Kaupapa Mahi Tahi ki te Whakawhanake Kaimahi Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Enabling Good Lives Video Resources Project – a call for Expressions of Interest! Kia ora Koutou We are pleased to be able to share with you a set of flyers seeking expressions of Interest from people who would like to be the focus of …

The disability support provider sector is calling on the government to clarify how much extra funding providers will receive to cover the cost of government-mandated pay rises, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. Last week, Parliament passed the Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlements Amendment Act, which provided for pay increases for support workers …

Inside this issue Inside this issue Garth updates us on Kaupapa Mahi Tahi ki te Whakawhanake Kaimahi Workforce Development Collaboration Projects. Member profile. Members’ Only Facebook and LinkedIn Groups. A message from our CEO We only have two sleeps until the new Ministry opens its doors! Peter looks at what to expect with the launch of …

Support Worker Pay Equity Settlements Amendment …

In line with NZDSN’s strategic goal to enhance the development of the disability workforce, the role of the National Employment Services Co-ordinator is to provide oversight of NZDSN’s contracted work programme with MSD, policy advocacy in relation to disability employment and support services, and liaison with the disability employment provider network.  Three initiatives are the …

In line with NZDSN’s strategic goal to enhance the development of the disability workforce, we have contracted with the Ministries of Health and Social Development and with Careerforce, to undertake four key initiatives in relation to Disability Workforce Development.NZDSN is principal fund holder for an exciting range of initiatives designed to build the capability of …