What we can do for
Community / Ko Te Iwi Whānui
We’re here to build strong New Zealand communities, providing the support to help them respond so that, together, we can develop strong, resilient New Zealand families.
How can we help?
Community Links
Community Links are where people can get help for a range of needs by a variety of social services and agencies centrally located in one place. These services could range from simple financial assistance through to advocacy, support, education and counselling services.
Family and Community Services
We work with community organisations, supporting and coordinating services to ensure all New Zealand families and communities have access to high quality help, no matter where they live.
Office for Disability Issues
We support government agencies working in New Zealand communities to remove barriers and build opportunities for disabled people to take part and be valued in everyday life.
Work and Income
Through programmes like Taskforce Green, we partner with community organisations on projects that benefit the community and the environment. We also work with job seekers to ensure they have the skills needed by local employers.
Accessing our Services
Information about the services the Ministry offers is provided online in New Zealand Sign Language. This resource was produced in collaboration with Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand.
We also offer support through...
A new initiative that aims to ensure quality community service providers have the funding they need.
How we’re working to simplify the contracting process for service providers.
A tool for government agencies to help streamline funding processes and practices. This is now on the Good Practice Funding website which is managed and maintained by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).
By 'mapping' services, LSM helps communities identify and measure what is important to the wellbeing of families.
A practical help for people caring for family or friends who are older or have ill health, a disability or a mental health, alcohol or other drug issue.
This resource has been developed by Carers New Zealand, The New Zealand Carers Alliance and the Ministry of Social Development.
