Thanks to everyone that dialled into our first Fireside Chat with Alex Kemp from Health Informatics New Zealand.
You can watch a replay of this korero here, and catch up on links to more information as well as an AI-generated summary of this session.
We were honoured to participate in the Human Rights Commission’s online session ‘Building a violence free future for Tāngata Whaikaha Māori and all disabled people.‘
Thanks to the HRC for the opportunity to take part and to everyone who dialled in.
You can download Debbie’s slides and notes here – we will share video of this korero when it’s available.
We’re pleased to share these documents with members, to give you a wide ranging overview of current issues in our sector.
Register for this online korero, which will feature NZDSN CEO Debbie Hughes
Tāngata whaikaha Māori and all disabled people have a right to be safe and to live well but their Tiriti and human rights are being breached by the high rates of violence and abuse they experience against them. (more…)
The Health and Disability Commissioner has completed its review of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (the Act), and recommendations were delivered to the Minister of Health on 20 December 2024.
Overall, they found the Act and Code are generally working well but have recommended small changes to both the Act and the Code to align with modern expectations, help shift practice in the sector, and improve the way HDC operates.
Career Force Te Toi Pūkenga are helping ease the burden of training costs across the disability sector, by offering 50% off Disability Support and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Support Apprenticeship enrolments until 31 July 2025.
Enrolments are now priced at just $1,000 (incl. GST)*, a saving of $1,000 (Incl. GST).
