Early July 2010, a meeting was arranged with Minister Tariana Turia and the ADPN Executive. However, owing to circumstances beyond her control, the Minister was unable to attend. Instead, the Minister was represented by Dr. Jan Scown, Office for Disability Issues, Trish Davies and Marsha Marshall, both of the Ministry of Health. The Minister sent written responses to questions that had been asked prior to the meeting and these may be read by clicking on the following Whanau Ora and ADPN-Q+ A-from-Tariana-Turia-July-10
The Auckland Forum on 26th March 2008, hosted by the Ministry of Health was attended by over 80 people. The day was opened by Geraldine Woods, Deputy Director General of Health. She spoke of her aim to be an “Intelligent Funder” by buying the right services at the right time.
Ms Woods is aware that people with disabilities want ‘ordinary everyday lives’ – they want control and influence over their own lives. Her priorities are: Workforce; Information (nothing about us without us); Families and young disabled (currently the focus is around services for the young disabled person and not around the family); Flexibility with money and the services that can be provided – trying to be more flexible with what is there. (more…)
| March 26, 2008 |
| 9:30 am | to | 3:00 pm |
The Ministry of Health will host a planning forum
“Learning together because we work togetherâ€.
Keynote speaker: Geraldine Woods
Deputy Director General, Health and Disability National Services Directorate, Ministry of Health.
We’ll cover:
- what’s going well…..
- how things could be done better…..
- what the barriers are…..
- what is needed for improved outcomes for disabled people….
A great opportunity for you to have your say!
- When:
- 26th March 2008
- Where:
- Barrycourt Conference Centre
- 10 – 20 Gladstone Road, Parnell
- Registrations and morning tea:
- 9.30am
- Opening Address:
- 10.00am
- Close:
- 3.00pm
Please note:
- Morning tea and lunch will be provided
- Assistance with parking available
- There will be no charge for the day
If you wish to attend it is essential to book before 17th March 08
You may email, phone or post to:
Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc
PO Box 13385, Onehunga
(09) 636 0351 ext. 214
info@adpn.org.nz
