The Public Service Association invites employers in the home support, disability and mental health and addictions sectors to get a briefing from PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons on the Bill of rights case on pay equity the PSA has raised. (more…)

Health Quality & Safety Commission Te Tāhū Hauora has finished a final print run of two resources to support planning for health care visits and leaving hospital. (more…)

NZDSN and Whaikaha encourage members community to become involved in the Draft NZ Disability consultation phase (19 Aug to 28 September).

You can find out more here:  Refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy | Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People (more…)

Catch up on our Fireside Chat focused on safeguarding services in the disability support sector. This session explored what’s already in place, what’s being developed, and how providers can play an active role in creating safe, accountable, and empowering environments for disabled people. (more…)

The Nursing Council’s comprehensive review of nursing education in Aotearoa New Zealand is underway. and is a great chance to raise awareness of disability issues and needs in this environment. (more…)

Please send a brief outline of your proposed presentation for NZDSN Conference 2025, including:

  • A short description of the initiative or change

  • The challenge(s) you were responding to

  • What you learned through the process

  • What others might take away from your experience

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