Employment agencies and job support funding
Employment agencies find ways to assist people with disabilities to reach their career goals and participate in the labour market.
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Community day programmes
Community day programmes provide an opportunity for participants to take part in the community, develop friendships and learn life skills.
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Lottery grant gives Manu greater independence
Having a mobility scooter gives Manu greater independence and flexibility to get out and about when she wants.
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Rights and responsibilities at work
All workers have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, but they also have responsibilities too.
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Keeping active in winter
It’s not always easy to stay active in the cooler months, but winter time is precisely when we should keep moving.
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Humour, invention and rebellion
Drums were an unlikely choice of instrument for a young John McIntosh. He was born with scoliosis – a severe curvature of the spine. Typical symptoms include limited mobility and heart and lung difficulties – the type of symptoms that make lugging around a drum kit challenging.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Early childhood education is not compulsory in New Zealand, but attending a quality ECE environment can provide your child with the opportunity to play, socialise and learn with other children.
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Gaining work experience
Volunteering and internships can provide an opportunity to gain work experience and skills, and to make contact with potential future employers.
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Employment support from Work and Income
Work and Income provide a range of supports for people with disability who wish to find employment.
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Tertiary education and training
Further study after secondary school offers a rich and rewarding experience and has the potential to improve employment opportunities, income levels and standard of living.
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