Supported decision making seminar

Disability Connect presents this seminar designed for parents and families to learn about what supported decision making is and your legal responsibilities.


Location(s): Online

Cost: Free for families, $20 for professionals

Website: Event website

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Upcoming session(s)

20 JUL 2026

6:30pm-9:00pm

This seminar is suitable for people providing support to young disabled people, as well as adults needing support for decision making. This includes people who hold welfare guardianship.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • What is supported decision making?

  • The law and your responsibilities

  • Will and preferences vs best interests

  • Understanding respectful risk taking

  • Supporter roles

  • Safeguarding

This seminar will be presented online via Zoom.

Book your place by calling Disability Connect on 09 636 0351 or emailing admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz.

Contact details

Disability Connect
Phione - 09 636 0351
Emailing - admin@disabilityconnect.org.n


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