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Peter Reynolds To Step Down As NZDSN CEO
Friday, 15 November 2024, 7:24 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
“I sincerely believe in the strength and capability of our network - we are stronger together, and will continue making a difference for providers and the people they support,” said Peter Reynolds. More >>
Government Needs To Listen To The Disability Community Before Making More Cuts
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 11:01 am | NZ Disability Support Network
The disability community is worried that the Government is poised to make significant cuts to support for disabled people without consulting with the people on the frontline, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO, Peter Reynolds. More >>
The High Price Of Saving Money On Social Support
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 8:08 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
Others, like the disability community, are wondering if they’ll be next. There’s real fear for the future among disabled people and the services that support them. More >>
Worker Shortage A Key Cause Of Disability Support Complaints
Friday, 19 July 2024, 1:58 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
“Any lapse in standards of support is unacceptable and providers take them seriously. It is positive that the Commissioner’s report shows complaints are relatively rare and providers comply with 96% of recommendations made by HDC. More >>
96% Of Disability Support Providers Need Government Help To Deliver Pay Equity Wage Rises
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 8:02 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
A New Zealand Disability Support Network survey showed 96% of respondents couldn’t afford any wage increase for their care and support workers without government funding. More >>
Budget 2024 A Sticking Plaster, Not A Solution For Disability Support
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:09 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
The $1.1 billion allocated to Ministry for Disabled People - Whaikaha in Budget 2024 allows the sector to stand still but not move forward, said NZ Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. More >>
Disability Review Must Focus On Deep Underfunding
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 4:21 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
The newly appointed review panel into disability support services must seriously consider how to fund disability support properly, not just cut costs, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. More >>
Everyone Has A Hand In Disability Sector Issues
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:55 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
Where was Labour when the disability sector was crying foul of the state of sector funding? Where was Labour when we expressed concern that Whaikaha were being set up to fail with their own funding shortfall, writes New Zealand Disability Support ... More >>
Disability Support Network Welcomes Minister Upston, Thanks Minister Simmonds
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 4:37 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
The disability sector hopes that new Minister for Disability Issues, Louise Upston, will champion improved services for disabled people to enable them to live fulfilling lives with the support that they need, says New Zealand Disability Support Network ... More >>
NZDSN Opinion: Organisations Must Do Better For Disabled New Zealanders
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:58 pm | NZ Disability Support Network
We at New Zealand Disability Support Network applaud the Commerce Commission for filing proceedings against One NZ for their latest failure on 111 Contact Code. It doesn’t take much to think of harmful or fatal scenarios for people with disabilities ... More >>
Government Needs To Make Family Carers' Payments Simple And Sensible
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:14 am | NZ Disability Support Network
The Court of Appeal's just-released decision that family carers of disabled people are not employees of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People, shows policy in this area must be fixed, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds. More >>
