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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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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Work and Income provide a range of supports for people with disability who wish to find employment.
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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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Encouraging the person you support to get active and take part in recreational activities is not only good for their body, it’s also good for their self-esteem and confidence too — and it can be a great way for them to meet new friends.
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Encouraging your child to get active and take part in recreational activities is not only good for their body, it’s also good for their self-esteem and confidence too — and it can be a great way for them to meet new friends.
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Here’s some advice and tips from parents, advocates and people with disabilities on supporting a child with disabilities.
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Learn about your rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and where you can get more information, support and advice for workers in New Zealand.
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National support organisations offer a range of services and advice, including information packs, phone and online help services and advocacy. Here’s a list of some key organisations that might be able to help you.
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Nearly a quarter of all New Zealanders identified as disabled in the last Census, a total of 1.1 million Kiwis. Read more about disability in New Zealand.
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