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Media Release – Beneficiary Budget Matters – 19th May 2012

Beneficiary Budget Matters – 09/05/2012

“I was a bit disturbed by the Government calling for increased attendance in Early Childhood. We do not have a problem with non-attendance here!” says Rebecca Occleston, Speaker for Beneficiary Advisory Service, a Community Organisation in Christchurch helping people on Benefits and low incomes.

“We are, however, keen for . . . → Read More: Media Release – Beneficiary Budget Matters – 19th May 2012

Media Release – Welfare Board – 17th May 2012

Welfare Board – 17/05/2012

There is a collection of National Advocacy Groups in NZ including Beneficiary Advisory Service (BAS) in Christchurch. We used to consult for the Ministry on Policy matters. When we did this, we were not paid for this work because the Ministry knew we would do it for free! We did . . . → Read More: Media Release – Welfare Board – 17th May 2012

Media Release – Dependent Benefits – 16th May 2012

Dependent Benefits – 16/05/2012

The Government is proposing to make benefits dependent on the perceived good behaviour of the beneficiary!

If the Government want to encourage immunisations then they can do so. Encouraging parents to “meet minimum health standards” and see Doctors when they need to (making it free / affordable) is good. But . . . → Read More: Media Release – Dependent Benefits – 16th May 2012