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Latest News
Government must bring back disability employment requirements
Debbie Hughes appointed as New Zealand Disability Support Network Chief Executive
Insights from 2023 household disability survey
Minimum wage increase another step backwards for disability support providers
Whaikaha’s review of the NZ Disability Strategy
Disability Abuse Prevention and Response (DAPAR) Request for Proposal
NZDSN Newsletters
Media Releases
2023 Media Releases
- NZDSN Media Release: No Christmas present for disability workers in Mini Budget – (20th December 2023)
- NZDSN Media Release: No plan for ending disability support sector Pay Equity stalemate in Government’s 100-day plan – (4th December 2023)
- NZDSN Media Release: Disabled New Zealanders invisible in Government 100 day plan – 30th November 2023
- Peter Reynolds Interview at Radio NZ – Appointment of Minister of Disability Issues Penny Simmonds outside Cabinet – (28th November 2023)
- Media Statement Following Announcement of the New Disability Minister – 27th November 2023
- Government’s failure on pay equity undervalues a crucial, caring workforce – The POST Article: 20th October 2023
- Media statement from Peak Bodies – Pay Equity for Care and Support Workers – 5th October 2023
- Media Releases Archive
Pay Equity
CLICK HERE for Pay Equity – New Zealand Disability Support Network
This section of the NZDSN website provides information for NZDSN members on pay equity and the two claims facing our sector:
- The Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Claim (15 Employers); and
- The Front-Line Managers and Supervisors Pay Equity Claim
- Second Care and Support Worker Claim (167 Employers)
Publications
2023
- Te Whatu Ora Commissioning Information (Published 25th July 2023)
2022
- Briefing Paper for Minister of Disability Issues Hon Poto Williams (Published 29th September 2022).
- Briefing for the Incoming CEO of the Ministry for Disabled People (Published 8th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update Te Reo Word (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update Te Reo PDF (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update English Word (Published 6th August 2022).
- Workforce Development Collaboration Projects Update English pdf (Published 6th August 2022).
Submissions
2022
- NZDSN Submission on Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill (Published 11th July 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the NZSL Act consultation (Published 11th July 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Proposed Incorporated Society Regulations Word doc (Published 4th November 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Proposed Incorporated Society Regulation pdf (Published 4th November 2022).
- NZDSN Submission on the Fair Payment Agreement Bill pdf (Published 20th May 2022)
- NZDSN Submission on the Fair Payment Agreement Bill Word (Published 20th May 2022)
- NZDSN Submission on Vaccinating Health Worker pdf (Published 11th February 2022).
2021
- NZDSN Submission on Vaccinating Health Worker Word (Published 11th February 2021).
- Submission on the Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill (Published 8th December 2021).
- Feedback on the Accelerating Accessibility Discussion Paper December 2021
Video Recordings
- NZDSN’s Summary on the Minister’s Independent Review (20th August 2024)
- NZDSN’s Post- Budget Meeting (5th June 2024)
- Disability Workforce Development Collaboration Project (23rd May 2024)
- Understanding the Immigration Changes Video Recording (15th August 2022)
- Workforce Development Collaboration Project Zoom Meeting Video (6th April 2022)
- Workforce Development Collaboration Project Zoom Meeting Audio only (6th April 2022)
PowerPoint Presentations
- Independent Review of Disability Support Services (20th August 2024)
- Budget 24 Discussion Presentation (5th June 2024)
- EGL Toolbox and Connections Matrix – Lisa Martin (7th March 2022)
- Housing Presentation (2nd March 2022)
- Housing Presentation from Auckland Regional Networking Meeting 02-03-2022
- Accessibility Tick Presentation 30 November 2021
Regional Network Meetings
Auckland
2025
- ARN Meeting 24 March – Navigating the System Changes: A Partnership Approach with Taikura – 24th March 2025
2024
- NZDSN Auckland Elections Prep for the Disability Community online hui (4th December 2024)
- ARN Meeting – Whakawhanaungatanga (27th November 2024)
- Auckland Regional Network Meeting ( Wednesday 23rd October 2024)
- Auckland NZDSN & Auckland Emergency Management (26th August 2024)
- PPPR ACT 88 – NZDSN Online Hui – 29th July 2024
- Staff Training Auckland NZDSN Online Hui – June 2024
- Auckland Collective Strategy 2024 Accomplishments
2022-2023
Canterbury
Webinars and Podcasts
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL)
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) are international learning collaboratives for mental health, addiction and disability leaders. IIMHL and IIDL help leaders connect, share knowledge, and apply innovations to improve services. IIMHL and IIDL are government-funded initiatives.
Projects
Disability Workforce Development Collaboration Project (COMPLETE)
- This project consists of four initiatives:
- Level 2 to Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
- Level 5 Diploma in Positive Behavioural Support
- EGL Leadership Programme
- “Introduction to EGL” Video Series
- Each of the above topics will take you to the final report for that initiative.
Employment Support Guidlines Review
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellness