Data shows that disabled people continue to face worse social and economic outcomes, and that disabled children and children living with disabled people are more likely to experience hardship. The webinar explored recent research commissioned by MSD on why this is happening and what can be done to uphold the … Read more
The New Zealand Sign Language Strategy 2026-2036 will guide the work of the NZSL Board to maintain and promote the use of NZSL by Deaf People and other NZSL users. This strategy is also intended to guide the work of Government agencies. The strategy is titled ‘New Zealand Sign Language … Read more
About Te Hiringa Mahara What this report is about Key findings Fewer people are getting support for crises There are many challenges with crisis responses Māori and young people need more support Some crisis responses work well Changes we want to see in crisis responses What happens next Contact us … Read more
Background This study aimed to understand health- and disability-related costs, ability to meet these costs, and receipt of income support intended to assist with these costs for Pacific peoples who are disabled or have a long-term health condition (hereafter ‘health condition’). This qualitative study is part of a wider work … Read more
Whakarāpopototaka Mātua / Executive Summary This research is about the experiences of disabled people who have used different types of abortion services in Aotearoa New Zealand. These services include information about pregnancy, how to access an abortion and counselling for pregnant people. The findings from this research will help the … Read more
This paperprovides an overview of the disability information collected in the 2023 Household Disability Survey and the 2023 Census. It explains when to use each data source and gives guidance and best practice information for data users. It also includes examples of how the two data sources can be used … Read more
This is the eighth and final progress report on the 2019-2023 Disability Action Plan. It is the final progress report relating to the 2016-2026 New Zealand Disability Strategy (NZDS). The Future of the New Zealand Disability Strategy Over the course of 2025, the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha is … Read more
Introduction | Tīmatanga kōrero You can find the full document here: https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/about-us/corporate-publications/strategic-intentions/strategic-intentions-tauaki. The full document is not available in Alternate Formats. Our history The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha began on 1 July 2022. It was hosted by the Ministry of Social Development. During 2024, the Government carried out … Read more
The Access and Choice programme was funded from the 2019 Wellbeing Budget (Government of New Zealand, 2019) to provide support for ‘mild to moderate’ needs relating to mental health and problematic substance use or gambling in primary care and community settings. The national roll-out of the programme has come a … Read more
Introduction 1 in 3 New Zealanders are children and young people (aged 0-24). This Strategy has 1 vision, 6 outcomes, and 3 priorities. This is a plan from the Government to help make life better for children and young people in New Zealand. It’s called the Child and Youth Strategy … Read more
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