Labour Party

Disability Services Priority signalled in funding boost

03.11.2008

Minister of Health David Cunliffe today announced a $ 91.375 million funding package over five years to improve wages and conditions for disability support and increase accessibility to services.

"The services that support workers provide are a vital component of what government does to enhance the full participation of disabled people. We value this workforce, and are committed to building on the good work out there, to ensure a strong, sustainable and innovative sector that can de... more +

Inclusion for disabled people only safe under Labour

Ruth Dyson

30.10.2008

Ruth Dyson, Spokesperson for Disability Issues is pleased that National has for the first time released a policy on Disability Issues.

"It is a positive step in the right direction that National has acknowledged disabled people in New Zealand. What is extremely disappointing is that while they have signalled some support for disabled people and their families, National still don't understand the issues," said Ruth Dyson.</... more +

Government ratifying UN Disability Convention

Ruth Dyson

24.10.2008

Protecting the rights and promoting the interests of disabled people will be cemented further following the imminent ratification of the United Nations Disability Convention.

The ratification heralds a momentous day for the disabled community and continues the progress the government has m... more +