Whaimana | Support My Decisions Launch

Come along to the launch of ‘Whaimana - Support My Decisions’

When: 11am-12:30pm, 24 July 2025

Where: Online via MS Teams or in person at 56 The Terrace, Aurora Centre, Wellington Central.

Whaimana - Support My Decisions is a website about Supported Decision Making. Supported decision-making helps people make their own choices about their lives, with the support of the people that they choose.

The website has helpful information for:

·       people making choices and decisions (decision-makers)

·       family, whānau, and friends who want to support people

·       paid supporters working for disabled people or older persons with reduced capacity

·       supporters who have may hold legal roles such as EPOA (Enduring Power of Attorney), Welfare Guardian or Property Manager

·       advocates (people who speak up for others).

The launch of Whaimana – Support My Decisions will be celebrated with Hon. Louise Upston, Minister for Disability Issues, and Paula Tesoriero, CE of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, and advisory group members.

We will take a tour of the website, to show you information, resources, and links. This website was put together by  Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People and an advisory group made up of people with dementia, disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and family/whānau who worked along side non-government organisations, other government agencies,

NZSL interpreters and light catering will be provided.