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Health and Disability Commissioner — Te Toihau Hauora, Hauātanga
The Health and Disability Commissioner promotes the rights of all people in New Zealand who use health and disability services.
Tribute to Matua Maaka Tibble (Ngāti Porou) MNZM
HDC acknowledges the passing of Matua Maaka Tibble and his lifelong dedication and service to tāngata whaikaha | disabled people in Aotearoa.
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Ageing with dignity – International Day of Older Persons
Kia noho ora tonu ngā kaumātua | Older people deserve to lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives
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Report on complaints to HDC about Residential Disability Support Services
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Your Rights in different languages
We have information about your rights in 25 languages, including audio resources.
Your rights in different languages
Looking for our provider education modules?
Our online learning modules are designed to support your learning in a way that’s relevant for all practitioners and can be done anywhere.
Online learning
Need help to make a complaint?
If you want to know more about your rights when using health or disability services, get questions answered, or make a complaint, the Advocacy Service can help.
Advocacy
Respecting Your Rights video
We recently launched the Your Rights animated video to encourage everyone to know their rights so they can ask questions, get support and make sure their voices are heard.
Videos
