The New Zealand government has announced major reforms to the disability support system, standardising assessments under the NASC framework, introducing personal spending budgets, and incorporating carer needs, with changes rolling out in phases starting in 2026.
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The raft of recent disability support changes, explainedSpotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
