Being healthy means you’re better able to cope with all the little stresses that everyday life throws at you, like getting stuck in traffic, sitting exams, or moving house. But even when you look after yourself, sometimes you might find things get a bit much. At times like these, you’ll need support to get you through.
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Voluntary work and internships can provide you with an opportunity to gain work experience and skills, and to make contact with potential future employers.
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Does the person you support need help setting up a flat with friends – possibly others with a disability as well? Flatting or house-sharing is a great option if a person doesn’t want to live alone but wants to gain some independence.
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If finding a girlfriend or boyfriend is important to you, don’t give up. Let your friends, family and support workers know that having a relationship is important to you and ask for their support.
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Developing good relationships is important for our wellbeing. Good relationships make us feel safe and nurtured; they make us feel valued and give a sense of belonging.
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Judy Small shares some of the challenges using public transport in the 1980s with three children, pushchairs, packages and a guide dog in tow!
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Hamilton deputy mayor Martin Gallagher describes having his hearing tested and hearing aids fitted as being “transformational”. It’s just a pity he took so long before seeking help.
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When Holly Campbell started seeing Auckland hearing therapist Debbie Brown from Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy she’d just lost a fulltime job due to her hearing loss.
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Often the first thing people see when they meet 23-year-old Fe Jacobs is her disability. She just wishes it wasn’t all they see.
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Enabling Good Lives has thrown a lifeline to Kerrianne and her family. It gives them the flexibility to use funding for the supports they need. In Kerrianne’s case, travelling to and from the activities she loves is a high priority.
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