The theme of the conference was "Staff Matter" and speakers included Andrew Norton (General Manager Human Resources, Waitemata Health) and Winston Pond (Leadership Solutions Ltd).  The focus on staff highlighted two common problems faced by members: accessing appropriate staff training and attracting and retaining quality staff.

To try and address these issues VASS is looking at initiating a programme of "staff exchanges" between member organisations. Members are also being asked to conduct exit interviews with departing staff, the results of which will be collated by VASS to see if any sectoral issues emerge.

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New Executive Officer Appointed
VASS has a new Executive Officer this year. Tess Casey took over from Vanessa Young at the beginning of February.


What's Happening ...
VASS members are involved in providing a variety of services to people with disabilities.


Aiming for Excellence
After two years of hard work VASS was proud to launch "Aiming for Excellence" - Best Practice Guidelines for Vocational and Support Services - at the beginning of August. The Guidelines were launched at Parliament by Minister of Disability Issues, Hon. Ruth Dyson. Find more information inside...


What's Happening ...
We support staying with the current definition of "charity" and support the proposal requiring charities to register for charitable status.

Newsletter Monthly Newsletter Membership Members receive regular mailouts and newsletters covering specific issues and seeking member comment, notifying any significant Goverment policy changes. Annual Conference The 3rd Annual Conference of Workability International 12th – 15th October 2004 – Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand

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