The Disability Action Plan (DAP) 2019–2023 aims to improve the wellbeing of disabled people through 29 work programmes aligned with the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2016-2026. 12 government agencies are responsible for work programmes in the plan. Of this: To monitor the DAP’s progress, the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) has historically managed … Read more
Adapted in 2023 by Accessible Formats Service, Blind Low Vision NZ, Auckland TN: The logo at the top of the page is: Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections. Ara Poutama Aotearoa Disability Action Plan 2023-2027 Summary Message from the Deputy Chief Executive Health About the Ara Poutama Aotearoa Disability Action … Read more
Introduction This document describes how the Crown Response Unit treats information shared by participants before, during and after our engagement activities. There are agreements at the end of each section for you to sign to confirm this document has been explained to you. Your contact at the Crown Response Unit … Read more
In this report, we shine a light on the practice of admitting young people (aged 12 to 17 years) to adult inpatient mental health services (adult services) in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2018 Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction heard concerns about the practice of admitting young people to adult … Read more
Disclaimer: This summary is produced by Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. In August 2022 New Zealand was examined on its progress implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). New Zealand was last examined on its progress in 2014. The United Nations Committee, an … Read more
We wanted to find out what disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, whānau and communities want and expect when it comes to the disability workforce. Allen + Clarke and All is for All were commissioned to do the engagement and write the report. Whaikaha has drafted this executive summary. Allen + … Read more
Pānui 18 July 2023 Kia ora koutou, This pānui newsletter is about the first appointments to an independent Board to guide the Survivor Experiences Service. The Minister for the Public Service Andrew Little has appointed two Co-chairs – Eugene Ryder and Moeapulu Frances Tagaloa. Di Grennell and Jonathan Mosen have … Read more
About the Crown Response Unit The Crown Response Unit makes sure all the different parts of government work together to help the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. The Crown Response Unit is a part of the government that looks after the: About the Abuse in Care Royal Commission … Read more
The human right to a decent home is recognised in multiple international human rights treaties. International law usually refers to the ‘right to adequate housing’. Sometimes the term the ‘right to shelter’ is used. However, the human rights literature is clear: the right to adequate housing is much more than shelter, … Read more
3 Jul 2023, 09:00 Kia ora koutou, This pānui newsletter is about how you can contact the Survivor Experiences Service. How to contact the Survivor Experiences Service The Survivor Experiences Service is now available for people who were abused in state, faith-based, or other forms of care, as well as … Read more