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Disability Support Services Bill — Tools & Resources

Disability Support Services Bill

Disability Support Services bill had its first reading last Thursday. The bill is now open for submissions. Unfortunately it is only open for a short period of time. The closing date for submissions is 1.00pm on Friday, 12 June 2026. DPA will be submitting on the bill.

Tools and Resources

Link to making a submission on the Government NZ website. 

Disability advocate Dr Huhana Hickey has outlined why disabled people should make a submission and provided a template. This is the link to the template.

Huhana has also provided a plain language breakdown of the Disability Support Services Bill. This is the link to the summary.

CSS Disability Action have put together a submission guide. Read the CCS Disability Action Submission Guide for DSS. 

Disability Advocate Nick Ruane has provided a cheat sheet for making a submission. Read Nick Ruane's Substack article.

Letter writing sessions

The D*List is hosting drop in letter writing sessions. They will provide support, research and info on how to write a letter to government, your local MP or the Minister themselves.

Please RSVP using this form so they know numbers and what access needs and support to consider.
 
Where: Online 
When: Wednesday 27th May 
6-7pm

Where:
The D*List Community Hub - 322 New North Road, Kingsland
When: Thursday 28th May, 11am-1pm

Where:
Te-Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington - two/fiftyseven Willis Street, Te Aro
When: Friday 29th May, 6pm-7pm

Where:
Tauranga (There is a seperate form for Tauranga as it is at someones home)
When: Wednesday 3rd June, 5:30pm-7pm

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