Message from the Chief Executive of Whaikaha to disabled survivors of abuse in care
Paula Tesoriero, the Chief Executive of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People recorded a video in support of these apologies.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
Whaikaha is being established as a standalone government department.
We will work across government to improve outcomes for more than one million disabled people in New Zealand.
We will provide disability system leadership across government and focus on removing barriers and bringing about societal changes that improve the lives of disabled people.
Disability support services are now provided by MSD.
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News from Whaikaha
On the passing of Kaumatua Maaka Tibble MNZM
Chief Executive Tumu Whakarae, Paula Tesoriero MNZM acknowledges the passing of Kaumatua Maaka Tibble (Ngāti Porou).
Explaining the Disability Support Services move to MSD
Whaikaha is being established as a standalone government department.
We will work across government to improve outcomes for more than one million disabled people in New Zealand.
About Whaikaha
Get to know Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, our role in Government and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Find out about the history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand and the journey that led to our new Ministry.
Discover why we're transforming the disability system in line with the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.