Warren Forster

Advocate & Researcher
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New report calls for a radical overhaul of ACC
Wednesday, August 10 2022 - Nine to Noon, Radio NZ
A new report is calling for a radical overhaul of ACC, the no-fault system set up in 1974 covers people injured in accidents and can't work - but leaves out people who are unwell or disabled.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018852904/new-report-calls-for-a-radical-overhaul-of-acc

Big gap in support funding between disabled people on Ministry of Health and ACC
Monday, August 8 2022 - Olivia Shivas, Stuff
OLIVIA SHIVAS speaks to two young women with similar complex disabilities. One has 24/7 care under ACC, the other is funded by the Ministry of Health and has trained herself not to use the toilet when she is home alone.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/128196662/big-gap-in-support-funding-between-disabled-people-on-ministry-of-health-and-acc