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Summary of our EGL Hui 1: Hawkes Bay April 2024
It was great to meet everyone who was able to attend the community hui in Hawkes Bay recently hosted by SAMS where we began exploring Enabling Good Lives community leadership. -
West Auckland Enabling Good Lives Community Hui
Communities have been driving for EGL change. We believe in disabled people’s and whānau rights to mana, self-determination, and to have a ‘voice -
Hawkes Bay Enabling Good Lives Community Hui
Communities have been driving for EGL change. We believe in disabled people’s and whānau rights to mana, self-determination, and to have a ‘voice. -
A more responsive and proactive disability support system led by Disabled People and Whānau
After three decades of hard work and dedication, disabled people and whānau will lead the next evolution of a more flexible and responsive disability support system. -
Evidence to inform the next stage of System Transformation
The Enabling Good Lives (EGL) demonstration sites in Christchurch, Waikato and Bay of Plenty and the Mana Whaikaha MidCentral prototype have tested several carefully designed services and supports. These include elements such as self-directed planning, which means disabled people and their families lead their supports and services according to their preferences, strengths, aspirations and needs. -
Waikato Update
In this update, I'd like to highlight some ways families are using small budgets flexibly. Despite this challenging year, there have been many excellent outcomes achieved. Small amounts of money can make a real difference. -
Enabling Good Lives Christchurch Update
The EGL Christchurch team is thrilled to announce that we have expanded significantly over the last three months. -
Deputy Director-General, Disability Support Services - Exemption Card
Adri Ibister - Exemption Card Letter Deputy Director-General, Disability Support Services Exemption Card Letter Adri Ibister. -
Christchurch - Next Steps Expo - 9 October 2020!
The aim of Next Steps is to showcase what is available in greater Christchurch and to assist young people with disabilities and their families look at opportunities beyond school. -
Spirit of Service Award - Leadership and Governance
Enabling Good Lives (EGL) governance and leadership groups are the winners of the State Services Commission’s Spirit of Service award.
The EGL governance and leadership groups were nominated in the ‘Leadership and Governance’ category. This category recognises outstanding public sector leadership in governance.
The EGL leadership and governance groups were nominated by the Ministries of Health and Social Development.
You can read more about the nomination, and other nominees of the awards on the State Services Commission website.
https://ssc.govt.nz/resources/spirit-of-service-awards-2019-winners/