We represent the non-government organisations that offer;

• vocational training
• specialised employment
• supported employment
• lifeskills development

Our roles:

• To promote a collective voice at a national level, to ensure the aspirations and concerns of our sector are heard by policy makers, funders and the media.
• To support member organisations through their chief executive offices to develop their individual organisation to meet changing needs and aspirations.
• To liaise on a regular basis with other collective organisations and disability agencies within the Disability Industry.
• To support individual member organisations when responding to issues and ever changing bureaucracies.

In our work we will respect value promote:

• The individual dignity, worth and contribution to society of people with disabilities.
• Diversity and choice for vocational service users.
• Ethical practices and quality service delivery.
• The autonomy of individual member organisations.
• The principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
• Cultural diversity.
• Fair, firm and persistent representation of the Disability Vocational Sector needs.

Benefits to member organisations:

• Input into policy advice to Government.
• Promotion of Disability Vocational Services.
• Peer support, networking and social interactions.
• Sharing of ideas, trends and new developments.
• Support and advice on request to member organisation on industrial, financial, staff employment and training and relevant social issues.
• Presentation of Best Practices and Strategic Development ideas at meetings.
• Forums to discuss matters of shared interest in a safe environment.
• Wellington based executive officer to facilitate representation of the Federation to allied organisations, policy matters, funders and the media.
• Collective purchasing ability using SERCO - GSB Supply Corp.
• Dissemmination of information to members.

Fees:

Organisation members' fees are based on the number of people with disabilities that the organisation supports in a year. For further information contact;

Tess Casey
Membership Officer 

PO.Box 12540 Thorndon
Wellington
New Zealand
Tel: +644 383 4035

membership@nzvass.org.nz

or complete this form and you will be contacted by one of our representative.

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