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Enabling Good Lives
From 1 July this year, there will be a new Ministry for Disabled People dedicated to overseeing the national roll-out of the Enabling Good Lives (E...- Independent Living
World Parkinson's Day
Parkinson's Disease can affect anyone. It is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects 1 in 500 people. And although it is considered ...- Independent Living
- Tags: assistive technology Parkinson's
The new Ministry Needs you
The new Ministry for Disabled People is keen to get input from as many people as possible. At this stage the Establishment Unit for the new Ministr...- Independent Living
Housing Crisis unfairly affects disabled
When you are disabled, the choice of where to live is massively constrained. And even more so when you have to move to Auckland to get the medical ...- Independent Living
Health Seminars to our Chinese Communities
Our health seminars - both virtual and in person - are proving very popular. Xiu recently gave an online presentation to over 80 people on keeping ...- Independent Living
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS) now available at Independent Living
Now you can use the same tests our store staff use every day to reduce risk of undetected Covid-19 in our stores. We're selling 5-packs of RATs so...- Independent Living
Update from the Establishment Unit for the Ministry for Disabled People
The team at the Establishment Unit (EU) has two core tasks. It needs to make sure that the nuts and bolts for a new Ministry are in place for 1 Jul...- Independent Living
Useful tips for developing a household isolation plan
With Omicron now in the community, do you have a plan should you or others in your household fall ill or are deemed a close contact? This useful gu...- Independent Living
How we operate in the Red Traffic Light setting
Our customer and staff safety are our key priority at Independent Living, and we have been working hard over the summer break to ensure we can guar...- Independent Living
Independent Living staff qualify as Assistive Technology Mentors
Independent Living is proud to be the first New Zealand organisation to have multiple staff graduate the Assistive Technology Australia Mentors qua...- Independent Living
- Tags: assistive technology
10 Top Tips to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
These long, warm days are perfect for picnics and exploring, but the outdoors can be a minefield for those with mobility concerns. Don’t let the fear of uneven terrain or lack of picnic furniture stop you from enjoying the freedom of outdoor ventures.- Independent Living
- Tags: accessible parks Events picnic reacher rollator Self-propelled Wheelchair Transit Wheelchair Wheelchair
Mobility Products for away from home
Feel at ease when travelling or staying with others After so long cooped up in different versions of lockdowns, the opportunity to explore and stay...- Independent Living
- Tags: bathroom equipment Commode Continence Mobility Scooters Self-propelled Wheelchair Shower Chair Toilet Frame Transit Wheelchair Walker Wheelchair