Our Aim: To pool our collective wisdom into pragmatic solutions that have an opportunity to influence what lies ahead for Whaikaha and the disability sector and that preserves the integrity and security of disabled people/whānau as well as the capability of the service providers to deliver outcome focused services.

Kua karangatia koe, You are invited!  Register Here

 

Peter Reynolds – CEO at NZDSN will be sharing Ministerial and Funding updates in the Opening Remarks and contributing to our collective discussions.

Dr Hemant Thakkar - Service Improvement Manager at Te Roopu Taurima, which is the largest Kaupapa Māori Disability Support Service in NZ serving tāngata with intellectual impairments or mental illness. They provide residential and vocational support, out-of-family respite care, high and complex needs support, and choices in community living. Hemant is a registered social worker with three decades of experience in the disability sector and has worked in the areas of special education, consumer rights, systemic advocacy, quality and risk management and disability service provision.  

Michelle Creighton – CE of Rescare Homes Trust, which is a residential community where people who have an intellectual disability are supported to create great lives for themselves. Michelle Creighton’s business career includes more than 30 years’ experience in business finance, governance, and general management in privately held companies headquartered in New Zealand and overseas.

Silke Carter – Manager at A Supported Life with over 30 years’ experience in the disability sector; managing contracts, designing services with key focus on individual service design and leading organisation. For the past twelve-months Silke has been working at ‘A Supported Life’, managing financial aspects and supporting the leadership team.

Plus, we are aiming to confirm representatives from MSD and Whaikaha to join us.

We will share updates as things progress in the next month.

 

When:                         Wednesday 23^rd October

Time:                           10.30am to 1.30pm    ARN Meeting

Agenda:                     

- Welcome and Attendee Introductions

- Peter Reynolds Opening Remarks

- Facilitated Table and Large Group Discussions

- Thank You and Feedback

 

Where:                        CCS Disability Action – Royal Oak (in the Kauri Room)

                                    14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak, Auckland

 

Lunch:                         Tea/Coffee provided and please bring your water bottle

                                    Pot-luck Lunch: please bring a plate of food to share

 

Parking:                      Available in front of the venue (accessible parking), on the street, and by the neighbouring tennis court

 

Accessibility:              Please email Kristi when you register if you have accessibility needs: aucklandproviders@nzdsn.org.nz.

 

If you require a NZSL Interpreter, please confirm by Wed 16^th October. This is the deadline to confirm our booking.

 

The Kauri Room has a limited seating capacity. Please book early to confirm your place.

 

Register Here  by Wed 16^th October