Disability services
The Ministry’s aim is that disabled people and their families are supported to live the lives they choose.
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People was created on 1 July 2022 to provide a wider lens on disability across Government, and to drive transformation of the disability support system.
They are moving the content that they are now guardian of over to their website. For more information please go to the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People website.
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.
Disability services: information for people with disabilities and their families
Information on getting support and the types of disability support available.
Updates
- 22 June 2022: Disability Directorate update
- 19 May 2022: Disability Directorate update
- 13 April 2022: Disability Directorate update
Publications
Publications on disability and disability services in New Zealand.