Disability Care
Disability care workers' union asks for facilitation over pay dispute
The Employment Relations Authority is being asked intervene in the dispute between disability care workers and their employer.
Joint Jukebox - Jess Locke and Tess Stewart-Moore
Shaun D Wilson plays Joint Jukebox with a pair of friends willing to spin the tunes that define their relationship - for good or for bad. The pop pickers on this occasion are Melbourne… Audio
Call for laws to protect disabled from abuse
The law does not protect disabled people from domestic violence even though they're more likely to fall victim to it, say disability advocates.
Call for better support for young carers
Census figures show 40 thousand 18 to 24 year olds care for or look after elderly or disabled family members. Auckland University Researcher, Lauren Donnan has interviewed a range of young carers, who… Audio, Gallery
Serious failings found in care of intellectually disabled man
In a rare move, the public health watchdog has referred a caregiver to the director of proceedings for many serious failings in the care of an intellectually disabled man. Audio
The shocking treatment of an intellectually disabled man
The public health watchdog has found many serious failings in the care of an intellectually disabled man who was pinched and hit, told to clean the toilet, and left alone in front of the TV for long… Audio
Disabled care pay policy 'flawed'
The Government is being accused of leaving disabled people and their families in the lurch. Audio
One In Five for 24 August 2014 - Taranaki Hospital's New Wing
Taranaki Base Hospital has recently officially opened a smart new wing. It cost $80 million dollars to build and includes six new wards, six operating theatres and day stay services. It has also been… Audio
One In Five for 6 July 2014
This week on One In Five: student life in Dunedin. Katy Gosset pays an early visit to a Caversham flat to catch its five busy inhabitants before they head off to their South Dunedin campus. Like most… Audio
DHB admits lack of help for intellectually disabled adults
The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has accepted a coroner's criticism that it's not doing enough to help intellectually disabled adults. Audio
Insight for 23 June 2013 - Disability Care
Philippa Tolley investigates support for those with a disability and looks at a review underway. Audio
Call for legal action against Ministry and carehome owner
A disability advocate wants legal action taken against the Ministry of Health over a care home for the intellectually disabled. Audio