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Where can I find background information on the history of disability policy in New Zealand?

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Book chapter

Chapter 11 in the following book provides good background information.

Sullivan, M. (2016). Towards emancipation: Disability policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. In J. Maidment & L. Beddoe. Social policy for social work and human services in Aotearoa New Zealand : diverse perspectives. (pp.164-179). Canterbury University Press. https://ara.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/64ARA_INST/1ql6u3j/alma994392573504431 

 

Government websites

A brief history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand by Martin Sullivan | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

New Zealand Disability Strategy | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People 2026-2030

Disability Action Plan 2019-2023 | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

Annual reports | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People