Te Aomarama Wilson

Disability Advisory Committee Report
To Manawhenua i Tamaki Makaurau

From the meeting Monday 12 May 2008
Manukau Boardroom,
19 Lambie Drive,
Manukau City

Te Aomarama Wilson

The meeting was very productive.

Following on from the report presented by Joanna Katipa information shared and discussions that took place was useful and very valuable to improve the health status and wellbeing of all cultures with particular emphasis on Maori and Pacific in communities with high needs.

The Vision for greater outcomes is to work in partnership to address those needs.

I in particular took an interest in the discussion around WORK and INCOME and CHILD DISABILITY ALLOWANCE and their entitlement.

Access:

The need to engage with other services is very important. This supports the disabled to link with other services.

Advocacy support to meet individual needs.

DISABILITY WEBSITE an advantage for information hot off the press an exciting tool for the disabled. Kia kaha koutou.

Non-Profits welcome GOVERNMENT'S CARER'S STRATEGY.
Media release 29 April 2008 John Formans launch (Alliance Chair)

Hon. Ruth Dyson

The Carers Strategy was launched by the Hon Ruth Dyson on behalf of the Government at Parliament on the 28 April 2008.

John Forman, chair of the Alliance, says we can all expect to receive or provide family support during our lives.

Caring is a fact of life for every New Zealander, but often we are ill equipped to provide this support for loved ones.

Carers need quality, consistent learning so they can care safely.

The need to be recognised by society for their valuable economic role as the country's biggest workforce, and they need supports just for them because caring can be a demanding role.

WATCH FOR NEXT MONTHS report of John Forman's launch will continue.

Nga mihinui

Ki a koutou katoa.

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