Progress report - 2008
Objective 15: Value families, whänau and people providing ongoing support
| Agency | Project | Project Aim | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Health www.moh.govt.nz |
Autism spectrum guideline allocation of funding | To develop criteria for the allocation of funding to implement the ASD guideline, and ensure that disabled people, family, whänau and those who support disabled people are given an opportunity to have an input into decisions. | The New Zealand Autism Guideline was launched on 2 April 2008. The Guideline group was contracted to establish an implementation advisory group to develop criteria for the allocation of funding to implement the ASD Guideline. The group is made up of people who experience ASD, their families and whänau, and people working in the sector. |
| Ministry of Social Development www.msd.govt.nz |
Carers Strategy | To develop a Carers’ Strategy as an important first step in acknowledging the very real difference carers make in people’s lives. | The New Zealand Carers’ Strategy and Five-year Action Plan was published in April 2008. The Strategy was developed in a partnership between government agencies and the New Zealand Carers Alliance, a network of over 40 non-governmental organisations. Public consultation was held from July to September 2007 on the views of carers, those they care for, employers, and wider society. Issues identified included improving support for carers, improving information about caring, and helping carers to combine employment and caring responsibilities. Cabinet directed officials to report on progress of the Carers’ Strategy, annually. |