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Prudence Walker announced as new Disability Rights Commissioner

Prudence Walker announced as new Disability Rights Commissioner

Prudence Walker is appointed the new Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights Commissioner. Prudence is a a long-time disability advocate and will bring a wealth of experienced knowledge and understanding to the role.
Enabling Good Lives – Principles to provide equity for those living with disabilities

Enabling Good Lives – Principles to provide equity for those living with disabilities

\What is Enabling Good Lives and what changes can we expect for people with disabilities?
Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) Chief Executive meets the DIAS Collective

Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) Chief Executive meets the DIAS Collective

Independent Living was delighted to recently host a presentation by Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) to the DIAS Collective (Disability Information and Adv...
Paula Tesoriero, CEO Whaikaha/Ministry of Disabled People

Paula Tesoriero, CEO Whaikaha/Ministry of Disabled People

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). 
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Peace of Mind at Home

Peace of Mind at Home

Simple 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 gr...
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Census Day is Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Census Day is Tuesday, 7 March 2023

The next census is coming with Census Day being Tuesday 7th March 2023.    The census is a nationwide survey conducted by NZ Statistics that happen...
Whaikaha update regarding current Auckland weather situation - Sunday 12 February 2023

Whaikaha update regarding current Auckland weather situation - Sunday 12 February 2023

Information regarding current Auckland weather situation.
Better Living with Arthritis

Better Living with Arthritis

Arthritis will affect many in our communities - perhaps your parents, a friend or neighbour or even you.  Although arthritis is one of the leading ...
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Mobility Products for away from home

Mobility Products for away from home

Feel at ease when travelling or staying with others Summer is here and the opportunity to travel, explore and catch up with family and friends is b...
Our 2022 Christmas Hours

Our 2022 Christmas Hours

We will be taking a short break over Christmas so remember to stock up on consumables such as food supplements and continence products.*   Christma...
How do the EGL principles help the disabled live good lives?

How do the EGL principles help the disabled live good lives?

  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 n...
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From challenge to opportunity - focused on helping people into work

From challenge to opportunity - focused on helping people into work

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 exp...
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