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Whaikaha downsizing

Today, the Minister of Disability Issues, Hon. Louise Upston, announced a downsizing of Whaikaha in response to the findings of the review of Whaikaha and documented in the report "Independent Review of Disability Support Services, Phase One Report".

DPA

Aug 15, 2024

1 min read

DPA's response to final report on Inquiry into Abuse in Care

Our National Executive Committee (NEC) has released a response final report of the Royal Commission Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

DPA

Aug 15, 2024

3 min read

DPO Coalition key messages -May 2024

Here are the key messages provided by the DPO Coalition for May 2024.

DPA

Jun 8, 2024

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Budget 2024 a "mixed bag" for disabled people

Disabled people around the country are feeling a mixture of disappointment and relief in the new coalition government's first Budget.

DPA

Jun 8, 2024

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DPA media release: Shuffling the chairs on the Titanic won’t resolve underfunding of disability support - 24 April 2024

Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) welcomes the move to place the new disability Minister position inside Cabinet but is concerned that on its own the move will not resolve the underlying issue of chronic underfunding of disability support.

DPA

Apr 24, 2024

3 min read