Disability Support Services have begun their latest round of consultation with the intent of improving funded services. They invite feedback from disabled people, their family, whānau, carers and support people, advocates, organisations, and others with an interest in disability supports.

DSS seeking your feedback on six key areas for improvement. These are areas that have been raised with DSS in previous consultations with the community, and where DSS want to make services and supports more purposeful, responsive, and effective both now and in the future. They are summarised below:

Topic 1:          Outcomes that matter for disabled people

Topic 2:         A more proactive approach to support

Topic3:          Better feedback and complaints processes

Topic4:          Better support for carer respite and breaks

Topic5:          More choice and control in services

Topic 6:         Improving information and advice

There are multiple ways to provide feedback including written or recorded submissions, online survey, online workshops or in-person workshops in main centres. Details of these methods can be found here: https://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/improving-dss/have-your-say-on-further-improvements-to-services

If you need assistance to complete your submission please contact your nearest Disability Information Advisory Service https://www.disabilityinformation.nz/information-centres