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Independent Living were lucky enough to recently host Paula Tesoriero, the CEO of the newly created Ministry of Disabled People when she gave a presentation to the DIAS Collective (Auckland).Read now -
Peace of Mind at Home
Read nowSimple devices to help you retain your independence Age may bring wisdom but it can also bring frustrations doing the things we used to take for granted. Our joints don’t move the way they used to and daily tasks can...
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Census Day is Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Read nowThe next census is coming with Census Day being Tuesday 7th March 2023. The census is a nationwide survey conducted by NZ Statistics that happens every five years to understand more about life in Aotearoa New Zealand and how...
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Better Living with Arthritis
Read nowArthritis will affect many in our communities - perhaps your parents, a friend or neighbour or even you. Although arthritis is one of the leading causes of reduced mobility, especially as we age, it is often an invisible disability, and...
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How do the EGL principles help the disabled live good lives?
Read nowIn our last article, we discussed the concept of Enabling Good Lives (EGL) and the eight EGL Principles that are the guidance framework for the new Ministry for Disabled People. Today, we talk with Tony Howe, a qualified Assistive...
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From challenge to opportunity - focused on helping people into work
Read nowWe loved this heartwarming story from MSD about Tamati who receives a health and disability benefit and although he has the desire to work, his experiences and struggles caused him to put up walls - making it a challenge to...
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Enabling Good Lives
Read nowFrom 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 (EGL) approach. The new ministry is about transforming how government works with the disability community...
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World Parkinson's Day
Read nowParkinson's Disease can affect anyone. It is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects 1 in 500 people. And although it is considered an older persons disease, approximately 10% of those diagnosed with Parkinson’s are under the age of 60. For...
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The new Ministry Needs you
Read nowThe 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 Ministry has created a platform called AmplifyU. It allows you to complete surveys, provide...