Non-governmental organisations

Non-governmental Organisations

There is a wide range of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) working in New Zealand's health and disability system. Many are non-profit organisations that provide services to consumers, and are a valuable contact with community level organisations. NGOs receive significant funding (in the order of $2-$4 billion per year) from both the Ministry of Health and District Health Boards.

The Ministry of Health and NGOs from the health and disability sector have a formalised relationship outlined in the Framework for Relations between the Ministry of Health and Health and Disability Non-governmental Organisations. An NGO Working Group facilitates this relationship.

The NGO Working Group is made up of 13 elected representatives from the NGO sector and two (non-voting) Ministry of Health members. It is funded through a contract with the Ministry, and aims to build a strong, respectful, innovative and proactive relationship between the Ministry and NGOs, including Māori and Pacific NGOs.

More information

Health and Disability NGO Working Group website (www.ngo.health.govt.nz)

Framework for Relations between the Ministry of Health and Health and Disability Non-governmental Organisations (www.ngo.health.govt.nz)