Help DSS shape further improvements to disability support services

We are encouraging Cerebral Palsy Society members, their whānau and caregivers to provide feedback to Disability Support Services (DSS).

DSS wants you to help shape further improvements to disability support services.

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PLEASE NOTE:
This consultation is different from the Disability Support Services Bill
that called for submissions, which closed on June 12.
The Bill is a Parliamentary process to set the legal framework for DSS,
while this survey is about improving DSS services and supports.

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They are seeking feedback from people who receive DSS funding, and people who support or advocate for those who do.

During the consultation period you can have your say on how to improve some key service areas:

• What difference should DSS supports make in your daily life?
• What would make it easier to give feedback about your services?
• What would more flexible support and services look like?
• What would make it easier for carers to take a break?
• How could they make it easier for you to get good information about disability supports?

The community consultation is open until Friday 31 July.

Take part in a way that works for you

You can:

Make a submission by email or post

Complete the online survey – www.accessiblesurveys.com/v2/Pd0djzhHy5N9HF80bKUB/intro

Register for an in-person or online workshop – www.surveymonkey.com/r/RegformDSS

In-person consultation workshops:

• Mangere, South Auckland – Tuesday, 30 June – 10am – 12pm
• Ellerslie, Central Auckland – Wednesday, 1 July – 10am – 12pm
• Hamilton Central, Hamilton – Thursday, 2 July – 10am – 12pm
• Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North – Tuesday, 21 July – 10am – 12pm
• Wellington, Lower Hutt – Wednesday, 22 July – 10am – 12pm
• Christchurch, Christchurch City – Thursday, 30 July – 10am – 12pm
• Dunedin, Wednesday, 29 July – 10am – 12pm

Online consultation workshops:

• Tuesday 16 June – 10am – 11:30am
• Wednesday 17 June – 10am – 11:30am
• Wednesday 17 June – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
• Thursday 18 June – 1pm – 2:30pm
• Thursday 18 June – 7pm – 8:30pm
• Friday 19 June – 10am – 11:30am
• Friday 19 June – 1pm – 2:30pm
• Thursday, 25 June – 11am – 1pm
• Thursday, 25 June – 5:30pm – 7pm
• Friday, 26 June – 10am – 11:30
• Friday, 26 June – 1pm – 2:30pm
• Saturday, 27 June – 1:30pm – 3pm
• Saturday, 27 June – 4pm – 5:30pm

For more information go to: www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/haveyoursay