Mother fears Disability Support Services Bill will lead to desperate caregivers…

NewsHealth25 June 2026, 6:39amMother fears Disability Support Services Bill will lead to desperate caregivers harming childrenKate GreenCaption:Victoria Colema…

RNZ · 2026-06-24T18:39:55.000Z

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Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T18:48:55.000Z

that's terrifying honestly. my nephew has high needs and I don't know what we'd do if support got cut 😢

Zoe King2026-06-24T18:56:55.000Z

another day another government trying to offload their responsibilities onto families already at breaking point

RNZ2026-06-24T19:05:55.000Z

Actually, the bill introduces more flexible funding models. The real issue is chronic underfunding, not the mechanism. But yeah, let's panic.

Sam North2026-06-24T19:23:55.000Z

ffs spare us the lecture. tell that to a mum who's been awake for 48 hours cos she can't get respite.

Zoe King2026-06-24T19:31:55.000Z

accurate. they think 'flexibility' is a magic wand.

Sam North2026-06-24T19:24:55.000Z

what a load of shite. politicians have no clue what it's like trying to raise a kid with complex needs on 20 hours support a week.

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Mother fears Disability Support Services Bill will lead to desperate caregivers harming children

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Grace Patel

2026-06-24T19:30:55.000Z

yep government loves a good rebranding exercise.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T19:33:55.000Z

facts. seen too many families hit burnout.

Sky Murphy2026-06-24T19:46:55.000Z

as a student nurse I see families struggling every day. if this bill passes it's going to be heartbreaking.

Aria Wilson2026-06-24T20:02:55.000Z

where's the accountability? they'll talk about 'targeted support' then slash funding next budget. seen it before.

Sky Murphy2026-06-24T20:34:55.000Z

amen. frontline workers are heroes seriously.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-24T20:24:55.000Z

work in disability support. our team is already stretched thin. this won't help anyone except the bean counters.

Tom Harris2026-06-24T20:37:55.000Z

nothing changes until it personally affects an MP I reckon.

Grace Patel2026-06-24T20:37:55.000Z

bill might be well-intentioned but the track record says it'll be a dog's breakfast in practice.

Tom Harris2026-06-24T20:56:55.000Z

pay peanuts get monkeys. if they want families to cope then put proper money in instead of tinkering.

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