Nau mai, haere mai.

Welcome to Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.

Following the recommendations from the Independent Review, Disability Support Services has transferred to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

If you are a disabled person, family member, or carer of a disabled person, your first point of contact will continue to be your provider, NASC, or Enabling Good Lives site.

Whaikaha will become a standalone department to provide leadership and stewardship for disabled people across government.

Find out about the Independent Review

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News from Whaikaha

Independent Review

The Minister for Disability Issues Hon Louise Upston commissioned an Independent Review of the Disability Support System to strengthen its long-term sustainability.

About Whaikaha

Get to know Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, our role in Government and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Find out about the history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand and the journey that led to our new Ministry.

Discover why we're transforming the disability system in line with the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.