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Disability Providers Welcome Paula Tesoriero As Ministry Of Disabled People CEO

Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:46 pm | NZDSN

Disability providers have great hopes for the new Ministry of Disabled People and are encouraged by the appointment of Paula Tesoriero, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. “Ms Tesoriero did sterling work for the disabled ... More >>

Disability Providers Need Funding To Match Care Assistants’ Pay Boost

Saturday, 9 April 2022, 1:14 pm | NZDSN

The significant pay increases set to be awarded to nurses and care assistants working for DHBs will need to be matched with government funding for support workers and nurses working for disability providers. Without that full funding, it will be very ... More >>

Vaccine Mandate An Important Layer Of Defense For Disabled Kiwis

Monday, 11 October 2021, 5:51 pm | NZDSN

“A vaccine mandate for health and disability workers is an important move to protect disabled people from COVID-19”, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. NZDSN represents a network of not-for-profit organisations and some ... More >>

Sleepover case update: Implications for providers and staff

Thursday, 17 February 2011, 3:28 pm | NZDSN

You will be aware that a ruling has been determined by the Court of Appeal regarding the Sleepover Case. While this ruling is very significant, it’s important to remember that – at this stage – it only directly relates to one employee, Mr Dickson, ... More >>

Nationwide Disability Support Network Launched

Thursday, 15 April 2010, 10:01 am | NZDSN

The New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) was officially launched today, 14 April 2010, by the Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, with the Wellington event complemented by regional launches in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston ... More >>

Disability support provider network announced

Thursday, 3 December 2009, 2:37 pm | NZDSN

Thursday 3 December 2009 marks the beginning of a sea change in New Zealand’s disability support sector as it signifies the inception of the New Zealand Disability Support Network (or NZDSN). More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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