Total Mobility Scheme & Cost of Living Crisis

Welcome to the third Kōrero for Change webinar series! Access Matters Aotearoa is facilitating courageous conversations about ableism in key areas of life where individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand face disabling experiences.

Our first kōrero in this new series focuses on the Total Mobility Scheme & Cost of Living Crisis. We will explore how changes to the Total Mobility Scheme (TMS) during a cost-of-living crisis impacts disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We will bring together disabled people, transport providers, policymakers, service organisations, and community representatives to explore the real-world impacts of these challenges. The discussion will examine issues such as changes to the TMS, increasing fuel and transport costs, and the effects these have on everyday life, employment opportunities, healthcare access, and social connection. 

Transport is a fundamental part of being able to access the community and live an ordinary life. The Government speaks of ensuring their policies are aligned to the Enabling Good Lives principles but are we seeing these being demonstrated when funding is being allocated to the TMS and the broader supports to enable people to access the community.

By combining lived experience with policy and service perspectives, the webinar will not only highlight the challenges facing disabled people but also explore innovative ideas and practical solutions to address them.

Through courageous conversations and cross-sector collaboration, panellists will consider new approaches to transport accessibility, funding, community support, and service delivery that can help create a more equitable and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.

The discussion aims to inspire action, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities for meaningful systemic change.  Identifying systemic ableism within the government funding and disabled people have access to their community.

Join us for this important kōrero as we explore how we can improve transportation for all, even during difficult economic times.

Date: 16 September 2026

Time: 9am to 11am

Where: Zoom - Registrations Open!

Master of Ceremonies: tbc

Speakers: Warren Quirke - Small Passenger Service Association, Nick Ruane - Workbridge

Moderators: tbc

Panellists: tbc

Programme: Multiple formats, coming soon.

Register for Kōrero for Change - Total Mobility Scheme & Cost of Living Crisis today!