Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc.

Thursday 15th October 2009

1.00 pm

Fickling Convention Centre
Corner Mt Eden and Mt Albert Roads
Three Kings
Auckland

M.C. Mike Gourley from Radio NZ

1.00 Registrations open
1.30 Minister Tariana Turia arrives
Welcome by Brian Emery
3.30 Minister departs
Final Discussion
4.00 Close

Questions forwarded to the minister so far cover:
Local Area Coordination & NASC services; “Cost of Disability” report; The ‘Sleep-over’ legal challenge; Payment for disability support workers; Smaller providers – their future; The Ministerial Committee on Disability Issues; Health funding; benefits for people caring for disabled spouses; Training Incentive Allowances for students with disabilities…….and others

Do join us – book through the ADPN office: 09 636 0834 or email info@adpn.org.nz

Costs:
ADPN member organisations* $25 per person
Non members $40 per person

Payment required with booking.
(Please include organisation name and names of those attending)

Note: all bookings must be paid for.

Payment:
Cheques to: Auckland Disability Providers Network
Post to: ADPN, PO Box 13385, Onehunga, Auckland 1061

Electronic payment may be made to: 010178 0039199 00
Please email notification to email info@adpn.org.nz

*Membership form available – contact: info@adpn.org.nz

At the AGM on 20th August, 09, John Taylor gave an update on the progress that has been made in forming a National Peak Body for disability providers. Currently it is known as Disability Support NZ. The ADPN has been invited to join and will participate in the formation of the new organisation.