New funding for local disability organisations
Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People announces organisations to receive $1m funding grant
February 9th, 2024
Early in 2023, Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People announced that organisations could apply for part of a one million dollar fund for disability leadership and networks.
They have just announced the successful applicants are:
Enabling Good Lives Taranaki
My Life My Voice
Tiaho Trust working in Te Tai Tokerau
Standards and Monitoring Service (SAMS)
People First Aotearoa
These organisations were chosen because they engage disability led organisations. They also have disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori as community leaders and they create space for their voices.
Whaikaha Chief Exective Paula Tesoriero said these organisations are developing Enabling Good Lives focused leadership in our community.
“Strong and connected communities work for all people, they are particularly important for disabled people. This funding creates the opportunity to invest in alliances, influence, advocacy collaboration and leadership within communities.
Read the full Whaikaha press release about the announcement here
Learn more about Enabling Good Lives here