The 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...
Arthritis 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...
In 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...
We 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...
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 (EGL) approach. The new ministry is about transforming how government works with the disability community...
Parkinson'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...
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 Ministry has created a platform called AmplifyU. It allows you to complete surveys, provide...
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 care you need. Gary James, a ceiling installer of 35 years, knows...
Our health seminars - both virtual and in person - are proving very popular. Xiu recently gave an online presentation to over 80 people on keeping healthy in these challenging times. Attendees included older Chinese Aucklanders, health professionals, families of...
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