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COVID-19 information
- www.dpa.org.nz/resources/covid-19-information-for-the-disabled-community
The Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) has up-to-date COVID-19 information for the disabled community on their website. They also post new information on their Facebook page and their Information Exchange newsletter. You can sign up by going to the website linked above. For more information about DPA, see below.
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Community Law
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www.communitylaw.org.nz
Your local Community Law Centre can provide free initial legal advice and information.
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Auckland Disability Law
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www.aucklanddisabilitylaw.org.nz
www.communitylaw.org.nz/centre/disability-law
ADL provides assistance and referrals to disabled people on their legal issues, and work with other Community Law Centres, legal professionals and community organisations to raise disability awareness and achieve the best outcome for disabled people.
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Office for Disability Issues
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www.odi.govt.nz
The Office for Disability Issues is the focal point in government on disability issues.
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Human Rights Commission
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www.hrc.co.nz/your-rights/your-rights/
This page on the HRC website focuses on the Commission’s work around both individual and systemic disability discrimination. There are resources available in multiple accessible formats.
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Health and Disability Commissioner
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www.hdc.org.nz
Phone: 0800 11 22 33
Email: hdc@hdc.org.nz
The Health and Disability Commissioner has a range of pamphlets and other information on health and disability issues.
Contact a Health and Disability Advocate
Phone: 0800 555 050
Make a complaint to the Commissioner
Phone: 0800 11 22 33
Email: hdc@hdc.org.nz
PO Box 1791, Auckland
You can make a complaint by phoning the Commissioner’s office toll-free, by email, by filling in the online complaint form or by writing to them.
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Ministry of Health Services and Support
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www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support
Publicly funded health and disability services available in New Zealand.
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Disabled Persons Assembly
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www.dpa.org.nz
The DPA is a pan-disability organisation. DPA works to improve social indicators for disabled people and for disabled people be recognised as valued members of society. DPA and its members work with the wider disability community, other disabled persons’ organisations, government agencies, service providers, international disability organisations and the public.
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People First
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www.peoplefirst.org.nz
People First New Zealand is a self-advocacy organisation that is led and directed by people with learning (intellectual) disability. People First has a free Disability Information and Advice Service and they also produce legal resources in Easy Read form which are free to download from their website.
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Deaf Aotearoa
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www.deaf.org.nz
Deaf Aotearoa is a national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand.
Deaf Aotearoa also works closely with Deaf communities, government agencies and other organisations to increase awareness, promote New Zealand Sign Language and strengthen the rights of Deaf people.
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Family Violence – It’s Not OK
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www.areyouok.org.nz
Phone: 0800 456 450
“It’s not OK” is a community-driven behaviour change campaign to reduce family violence in New Zealand. Its goal is to change attitudes and behaviour that tolerate any kind of family violence. The website has resources for families who are experiencing abuse. It’s not OK is an initiative housed within the Ministry of Social Development.
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Family violence and disabled people
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www.areyouok.org.nz/resources/free-resources/domestic-violence-and-disabled-people-accessible-formats
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Inclusive Education
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www.inclusive.tki.org.nz
This site provides New Zealand educators with practical strategies, suggestions and resources to support the diverse needs of all learners.
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Attitude Toolbox: The Whole Truth about Courts and Justice
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9VF9iCkXS4
This accessible video has information about the New Zealand justice system and courts. The video is presented in New Zealand Sign Language and fully subtitled in English.
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New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
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www.hpdt.org.nz
This Tribunal hears and determines disciplinary proceedings brought against health practitioners.
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Public Trust
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www.publictrust.co.nz
Public Trust is New Zealand’s largest provider of Wills and estate administration services.
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Te Rōpū Taurima
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www.terooputaurima.org.nz
Te Rōpū Taurima is a kaupapa Māori service that supports people of all ethnicities with intellectual impairments around New Zealand.
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Le Va
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www.leva.co.nz
Le Va supports Pasifika families and communities to unleash their full potential and have the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Blind Low Vision NZ
(previously called Blind Foundation)
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www.blindlowvision.org.nz
Blind Low Vision NZ is New Zealand’s main provider of support to New Zealanders who are blind or have low vision.
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Achieve
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www.achieve.org.nz
Phone: 0800 24 33 33
Achieve is a national network established to ensure equal opportunity and access to post-secondary education and training for people with impairments.
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Privacy Commissioner
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www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909
Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz
You can download the pamphlet “Your Health Information: Know Your Privacy Rights” from the Privacy Commissioner’s website, at: www.privacy.org.nz
You can also download a copy of the Health Information Privacy Code from: www.privacy.org.nz/the-privacy-act-and-codes/codes-of-practice/health-information-privacy-code-1994
