The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability Support Services (DSS) we share concerns that many provisions as drafted will harm the disabled community, including their whānau and family carers.
NZCTU are concerned with the long-term impacts of these changes by reducing support for the disabled community, the further entrenchment of unpaid labour as underpinning DSS, and for creating future uncertainty regarding services and funding arrangements. This puts more pressure onto families and carers, many already stretched thin physically, emotionally and financially.
