Community Meeting: Disability Sector Funding and System Changes: Impacts, Processes, and the Path Ahead
7.30pm Monday 13 October 2025
Ihc Wellington Assn has invited Alastair Hill, Programme Director, Disability Support Services, MSD to provide an overview of the Disability Sector Funding System Changes and answer questions you may have.
• What do these changes mean in practice?
• How does the current system operate?
• What does the future look like for disabled people, families, and providers?
• How will the additional $1.25 billion funding announced in the Budget benefit disabled people and their families?
• How do these adjustments align with the Enabling Good Lives principles?
Come with your questions.
Refreshments will be available before the ihc Wellington Assn AGM at 7.00pm and after the guest speaker so you can meet others, talk to Alaistair and the Association Committee members.
Venue: St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St, Mt Victoria, Wellington
. Limited free parking with access from Ellice Street
For further information please email ihcwellington@gmail.com
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.7% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.6% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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34.6% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.1% I didn’t know online booking was available
Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.
What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?
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13.2% It's fine!
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82.4% It's questionable
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4.4% Other - I'll share below
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