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Development of disability services for Pacific peoples

There are two key strategic documents on Pacific disability - the Auckland regional interagency plan (now called the Lu’i Ola Strategic Framework for Action 2009-2013), and the National Pasifika Disability Action Plan 2009-2013.

Background

Pacific peoples have historically been low users of Disability Support Services. Attempts over recent years to improve their access to, and use of, disability support services have been limited. This is due partly to the lack of information about culturally responsive and appropriate disability services for Pacific peoples, and not enough development and funding plans to drive continued improvement.

In 2003, the Ministry of Health commissioned research into Pacific disability issues, and in 2005 the Pacific Island Advocacy and Support Services Report was released. Report findings and recommendations provided a basis for the development of the first Pacific disability plan called the Auckland Regional Disability Plan 2005-2006. As a starting point to improving disability support services, the regional plan also helped to ensure equal access to disability support services that are responsive, beneficial and satisfying for Pacific peoples with disabilities and their aiga in Auckland.

As more than two thirds of the Pacific population reside in the Auckland region, we used the Auckland plan to develop and establish a national Pacific disability strategy. A national framework will guide Disability Support Services when establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing developments for Pacific disability at a national level.

There are two key Ministry of Health strategic documents on Pacific disability.

Once these plans have been implemented, the Ministry will look at merging them into one national plan.

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In this section

  • Faiva Ora National Pasifika Disability Plan
    Information and updates on the Faiva Ora National Pasifika Disability Plan 2010-2013. This is a key report which looks at improving the training and career path for Pacific disability workers, ensuring support services meet the needs of Pacific disabled people, and increasing locally delivered services. Read more
  • Lu‘i Ola Auckland Regional Disability Project
    Information and updates on the Lu‘i Ola Auckland Regional Disability Project. Lu‘i Ola is an interagency project that aims to better serve the needs of Pacific peoples with disabilities, their families or aiga, and their caregivers. Read more

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Contact

Feala Afoa
Manager Pacific Development
Feala_Afoa@moh.govt.nz
(09) 580 9053

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Page last updated: 08 September 2009