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
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 10 years old, so it is time to do a refresh. Whaikaha are seeking interest […]
Clarification on Purchasing Rules from Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People
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 Disability and Carers communities, Whaikaha has made amendments and changes to the purchasing rules and […]
Immediate changes to Disability Support Funding – Have your say
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 (EGL) personal budgets. These changes remove much of the flexibility of funding which has been […]