984 days ago

Incentive for beneficiaries to move to independence

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Should the New Zealand Government significantly increase the abatement threshold for welfare recipients and tie it to minimum wage increases to support women and their families to transition to employment or self-employment. The current abatement threshold provides limited work incentives for beneficiaries and in many cases acts as a deterrent to moving to independence.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia.

Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.

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