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Be at the forefront of refreshing the New Zealand Disability Strategy: Expressions of interest open to join the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha – Working Groups

February 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Carers, Life with MS, News, Support

The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha is calling for expressions of interest to join the Working Groups they are planning to set up to help with the refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. The current strategy is nearly […]


Clarification on Purchasing Rules from Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People

April 30, 2024 | Advocacy, Funding, Life with MS

On Monday 18 March 2024, Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, announced changes to the purchasing rules for Carer Support, Individualised Funding, Enhanced Individualised Funding, personal budgets, and Choices in Community Living. On 24 April, following significant feedback from the […]


Immediate changes to Disability Support Funding – Have your say

March 19, 2024 | Funding, Petition, Uncategorised

Yesterday, 18 March, Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled People announced immediate changes to disability support funding purchasing rules. These rule changes impact those on: Carers Support (CS) Individualised Funding (IF) Enhanced Individualised Funding (EIF) Choices in Community Living Enabling Good Lives […]