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07 Jun 2019
More needed for Disability Support to address years of underfunding
The PSA is disappointed the persistent underfunding of disability support services has continued in Budget 2019.Funding for National Disability Support Services in this budget is $7 million less than what was spent last year.
31 May 2019
Government response to mental health and addiction inquiry brings hope
The PSA has welcomed the long awaited Government response to ‘He Ara Oranga - Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction’ coupled with the ‘Budget 2019: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Addiction initiatives’ as an encouraging approach to transforming New Zealand’s mental health and addiction...
27 May 2019
The PSA welcomes transition support package, hopes for further workforce focus
The PSA welcomes yesterday’s pre-budget announcement of over $150 million for a new Transition Support Service for young people leaving state care, and hopes further details will address social service workforce requirements.
