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• End of COVID restrictions doesn’t end disabled people’s right to health

  Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: human rights, health, disabilities, disease, services
  Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission media release: 16th August 2023 The last of the COVID protections may have lifted, but disabled people still have the right to health and the right to support, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights

• People asked to urgently return any medical equipment they have borrowed

  Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: medical, disabilities, support
  Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is asking people to urgently return walking frames and any items of medical equipment they have borrowed but no longer need

• The latest mobility device that’s changing lives

  Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, physical activity, support, event, Community
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 11th April 2023 Karen Brill bought a walking bike 18 months ago that has let her get her life back. Ms Brill was struggling with her weight, had damaged lungs, difficulty breathing and severe arthritis

• Theatre Performance classes from Many Hats Theatre Company

  Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in: Training With tags: disabilities, Community Groups, arts, development
  Would you like to gain a new skill, and apply yourself to some personal development? Many Hats Theatre Company provide inclusive drama groups that create a performance environment for vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities who may never have had t

• Council supports improved access for all

  Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, accessibility
  A new card to improve access is now being used at all Selwyn District Council facilities. The Hāpai Access Card is now accepted at all Council facilities, allowing staff to better support people with disabilities to access and use the Council’s services

• Community initiative helps make beach visits fun for all

  Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, accessibility
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 4th April 2022 For 12-year-old Connor Duncan-Caley and his mum Karen a trip to the beach has been a difficult rather than a fun experience

• New text service to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations

  Posted: Thursday, November 25, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, health, information, vaccination, immunisation
  Beehive media release: 25th November 2021 Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today

• Investment to support disabled people in sport and recreation

  Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: funding, disabilities, sport, recreation, young people
  Beehive media release: 27th April 2021 Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today announced how $5.7 million will be allocated to create better quality experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi

• Building a stronger health and disability system

  Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, disabilities, Report, services, maori, pacific, rural, inequality, equity
  Beehive media release: 16th June 2020 The Government is committing to a long-term programme of reform to build a stronger New Zealand Health and Disability System that delivers for all

• Blueprint for the Future of NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector

  Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, sport, recreation, planning, Report
  Sport NZ initiated a review: the ‘Blueprint for the Future of the NZ Disability Sport and Recreation Sector' in early 2018

• New design rolls out for disabled swimmers

  Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, disabilities
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th October 2018 An innovative and unique wheelchair design created by a local company is helping disabled swimmers get in and out of Council pools

• Find out about the Inclusive Education Action Group

  Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, education
  The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is a charitable organisation that advocates for change in the education system

• Community Transport Services in Christchurch and Canterbury

  Posted: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, transport, older people
  A new resource called Community Transport Services in Christchurch/Canterbury  is now available on the Age Concern Canterbury website