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The Western Bay of Plenty Disability Support Trust

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Creating An Inclusive World

Our Vision: A society that values all people & continually enhances participation

The purpose of the foundation is to promote people with disabilities within New Zealand.

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ABOUT WBOP DST

Supports People With Disabilities

The Western Bay of Plenty Disability Support Trust was formed as a not for profit Trust to provide collaborative approach to service organisations in the disability sector who provide advocacy, promotion, education, prevention, support and information for people with disabilities. Representatives of Participating organisations come together to form the Western Bay of Plenty Disability Support Trust as the entity to contract with the Ministry of Health or any other contractor or funder to provide advocacy, promotion, education, prevention, support and information services.

WBOP DST Over 24+ Years

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“To provide a single vehicle from which Provider organisations can receive a cohesive and coordinated approach to contracting and providing disability support services”.

“Na Manaaki Tu Mana” When we sincerely consider others we all enhance our personal and collective authority.

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Our Mission

The provision & delivery of advocacy, promotion, education, prevention, support & information services for people with disabilities & related organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty region

Our Values

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Inclusivity

We recognise & value diversity & all forms of disability

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Accountability

We are member-directed & accept our individual & collective responsibilities as we meet our commitments

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Integrity

We act professionally, being honest & transparent at all times

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Excellence

We strive to be exceptional in all that we do

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Message from Aaron Balsom, WBoP DST Chairperson

by Gill | Mar 17, 2022

Hi to all Aaron from the WBOP DST here, I just wanted to take this time to check in on everyone and see how you are getting on with our current COVID situation? If there is anything we can help with let us know? The Trust had been planning a seminar with Ministers Jan...

POSTPONED – Express Yourself Disability Networking for Inclusion Seminar – Thursday 21 October 2021, 10 am to 1 pm

by Gill | Oct 8, 2021

athe It is with regret that we are having to postpone our event until next year due to COVID Delta. We will hold the same event next year when we can give our awesome performers and speakers a full audience. We are working on a date for next year at the same venue....

Postponed until next year due to Delta Covid19 Level 2 RestrictionsAn audience with three Labour MPs – Wed 15 September 2021, 10.30 am – Tauranga Citz Club, 170 13th Avenue, Tauranga

by Gill | Aug 16, 2021

You are warmly invited to 'An Audience with Labour MPs, Jan Tinetti, Tamati Coffey and Anahila Kanongala'a-Suisuiki. Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021 Time: 10.30 am for morning tea. Start time: 11.00 am Venue: Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Avenue, Tauranga All you need to...

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