Government to introduce more flexible funding for disabled community

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 3 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Louise Upston, Penny Simmonds

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The Government plans to amend the support system to provide more flexible funding for disabled people. Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston announced that rules introduced last year, which limited respite care access for parents and carers, will be removed next year.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10:10am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 minutes
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    Government’s plan for more ‘flexible’ funding for disabled community (opens in new tab)

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    Government to scrap rule that stopped parents accessing respite care (opens in new tab)