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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 >>