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Sharing your Strategy in Action stories

We're always delighted to hear of the living proof that we, in New Zealand, are breaking down the barriers to make our country a less disabling place to live, work and play. Share your stories.
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System transformation

Work to transform the disability support system is under way with a co-design team holding a series of workshop. Read about what's happening.
Law & Policy
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New Director announced

Brian Coffey appointed as the new Director of the Office for Disability Issues.
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Transforming the disability support system

The Government has made decisions on the next steps for transforming New Zealand's disability support system. Find out what happens next and how you can be involved.
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Read the new Disability Strategy

You can read the revised New Zealand Disability Strategy 2016-2026 in a range of accessible formats. These are: standard print, large print, EasyRead, New Zealand Sign Language, audio and Braille. Find out more.

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ODI media release - 29 November 2016

All Kiwis have a role to play in making New Zealand a non-disabling society for the one in four New Zealanders with an impairment, says the Office for Disability Issues.
Media release