Disability services
This section includes information on the role of Disability Support Services, the disability support services we fund, current projects and programmes, and information for those contracting with us.
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About Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services plans and funds disability support services, and administers the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003.
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Māori disability support services
A number of Māori provider organisations offer services for Māori who have a disability, and have services specifically for Māori.
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Pasifika disability support services
The Ministry of Health is one of a number of agencies providing support and services for disabled people. Some Pasifika provider organisations offer services for Pasifika who have a disability, and have services specifically for Pasifika.
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Sector and consumer partnerships
Information on the partnerships Disability Support Services has with the disability sector and other government agencies, including our commitment to the Kia Tūtahi Relationship Accord.
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Projects
Key projects that Disability Support Services is currently working on.
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Contracting and working with us
This section provides Disability Support Services contracts and service specifications, manuals, training materials, and information on invoicing, payments and auditing.
Disability services: information for people with disabilities and their families
Information on getting support and the types of disability support available.
Updates
- 8 October 2021: September DD newsletter released
Publications
Publications on disability and disability services in New Zealand.