Wednesday 8 December
The Welfare Justice (The Alternative Welfare Working Group) final report launch will be held on Thursday 9 December.
Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) encourages people to attend the launch and hear the conclusions and recommendations of
the Group.
Stephanie McIntyre, director of DCM says “As our Annual Report highlighted, there has been a dramatic reduction in the
availability of part-time and casual jobs. And this is at a time when the Government is considering making changes to
our social welfare system”.
Prime Minister John Key has said that the Government would be adopting some of the recommendations of the cabinet
mandated Welfare Working Group, such as a five-year time limit on benefits for those deemed able to work.
Welfare Justice was formed in response to this Group, amid concern some organisations and sectors of the community were
not having their opinions heard. Welfare Justice has held national meetings, invited submissions and discussions, and
are now releasing their report.
“DCM is looking forward to receiving the Welfare Justice report. We support the goals of Welfare Justice - a welfare
system that is fair, cares of the vulnerable and treats people with dignity, meeting needs and creating a society that
allows people to flourish and reach their full potential,” says Stephanie.
The launch is being held at the Catholic Cathedral Plaza, Hill Street, Thorndon at 12.30pm tomorrow.
For more information, please visit: http://alternativewelfareworkinggroup.org.nz
ENDS