National Pacific Disability Action Plan

Updated: 5 June 2024

Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People is developing a National Pacific Disability Plan and wants to hear from Pacific disabled people and their aiga or whānau (family).

The National Pacific Disability Action Plan, co-developed with the community, will help guide changes to the disability support system and services for Pacific people that Whaikaha manages.

By co-developing this plan with the community, we make sure that the Pacific community’s needs and goals guide important changes that understand and appreciate their culture. 

Community talanoa and survey

In 2024 we organised a series of talanoa (conversations) around the country for all Pacific disabled people and their aiga or whānau to share their experiences with us.

The talanoa were supported by the leadership of the Pacific community. These talanoa will ensure the voices and experiences of Pacific disabled people and their families are heard, honoured, and reflected in our plan.

We wanted to know the challenges experienced by Pacific disabled people, what systems are currently working well or not so well, and how we can make the system and sector better for them and their aiga or whānau.

The information provided from the community will also enable Whaikaha to accurately reflect and advocate for the changes that Pacific disabled people and their families have been calling for. 

Online survey

As well as our talanoa sessions, a survey with alternate formats was available for Pacific disabled people and their aiga or whānau to share their experiences.

Thank you to everyone who completed this survey.

View our 29 May 2024 talanoa

At the conclusion of our community consultation process for the first National Pacific Disability Action Plan, we invited the community to participate in our final online session.

During this gathering we aimed to share insights gained from the community regarding their needs and aspirations in New Zealand. You can view a recording of this talanoa below.