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Outlines government's policies and commitment to Maori women

A newsletter highlighting government and non-government initiatives to remove barriers for people with disabilities

More government agencies than ever before are incorporating positive ageing principles into their policies and services.

The government has approved a $9.49 million funding increase for the Total Mobility scheme. The new money will allow for improved services and a 60 per cent increase in the number of users from 43,000 to 69,000 over the next three years.

New Zealand will be safer as a result of two landmark injury prevention strategies, Preventing Injury from Falls and the Drowning Prevention Strategy.

A new code of conduct for social workers sets out minimum professional standards of behaviour, integrity and conduct.

The Canterbury Family Violence Intervention Programme is a collaborative programme that draws on the expertise of grassroots organisations involved with domestic violence.

Work and Income case managers will be trained to better identify and support families affected by violence.

Self-employed mothers will be eligible for paid parental leave from July 2006 under legislation tabled in Parliament

The Labour-led government is committed to the vision of an injury-free New Zealand and of a strong community-driven safety culture.

A report has been released on Child. Youth and Family’s handling of a case where children were placed in the care of an approved caregiver alleged to have subsequently sexually abused them.

Outlines government's policies and achievements for older people

ACC claimants are benefitting from a new law that makes it simpler for patients to get cover when injured during medical treatment.

A new guide for employers on how to create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces will help mothers who want to combine caring and work responsibilities.

Open new premises of Catapult Employment Services Trust, which supports disabled people to enter and stay in paid work.

A 78 per cent reduction in Child, Youth and Family’s unallocated cases is cause for celebration.

Launch of new Family Safety Teams, important new initiatives to tackle family violence.

Outlines government policies and initiatives for older people

Outlines New Zealand’s unique, world leading accident compensation scheme, along with issues of particular interest to acupuncturists

Issues facing women in the forthcoming election

Grand Hall, Parliament 5pm, Thursday, 7 July 2005

Rau rangatira maa,
tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

Older people who stop driving can remain independent and do the things they enjoy if they plan ahead and have a positive attitude.

Launch Women's Refuge appeal week and postcard petition

Minister of Women’s Affairs Ruth Dyson reiterated her support of
Women’s Refuge today when she launched their annual appeal.