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?
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 the Community & Voluntary Sector
We work across government with the aim of achieving excellent relationships between government agencies and community, voluntary and Maori organisations.
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.
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.
A guide for government agency employees working with community and voluntary organisations.
By 'mapping' services, LSM helps communities identify and measure what is important to the wellbeing of families.
