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IHC celebrates the end of institutions
Monday, 13 November 2006, 12:00 am | IHC
The closure of all major institutions marks the end of a dark period in New Zealand's treatment of people with intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities will be celebrating the closure of Kimberley Centre at Parliament tomorrow. More >>
IHC supports strong family voices
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 11:17 am | IHC
Supporting families to take the lead when dealing with the disability sector and other agencies will be a focus of IHC New Zealand's biennial conference, called Strong Families Strong Voices. More >>
Media release For immediate release
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 9:55 am | IHC
IHC NZ Inc is reenergising its commitment to children and young people's rights and wants other agencies, including government, to join the movement. More >>
Buy A Day with PINETREE
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 9:55 am | IHC
Colin “Pinetree” Meads is putting himself under the auctioneers hammer for IHC, at the Mystery Creek Field Days this year. More >>
IHC calls for MPs to support the repeal
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 2:07 pm | IHC
IHC, a national provider of Vocational services, is calling upon MPs to support the repeal of an outdated 1960 Act. IDEA services, a division of IHC, supports over 4000 people with intellectual disability in Vocational services across New Zealand. More >>
"Walk The Talk"- Advocacy Groups Demand To MPs
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 5:04 pm | IHC
Disabled peoples advocacy groups are appalled that the Social Services Select Committee were "unable to reach agreement" and commend a Bill to the House. This Bill will repeal a 1960 Act that allows disabled peoples' employment rights to be exploited. More >>
IHC Annual Appeal - February 14-21
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:29 am | IHC
When the IHC, New Zealand's largest charitable organisation, launches its nationwide annual appeal next week it also celebrates 55 years of significant transformation for people with intellectual disabilities. Over the past half century, New Zealand's ... More >>
IHC Welcomes Possible Enquiry
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 8:39 am | IHC
IHC supports the comments of Cindy Kiro, Children's Commissioner, following last Thursday's jury verdict of not guilty for the man charged with killing his disabled baby. Kiro stated, "Any investigation would consider all deaths and serious ... More >>
Celebrating the Ordinary
Wednesday, 11 February 2004, 10:35 am | IHC
IHC’s Annual Appeal this year celebrates an ordinary life, something many of us take for granted. More >>
IHC and union reach agreement
Tuesday, 4 November 2003, 11:01 am | IHC
A meeting between IHC and the Service and Food Workers Union has led to a halt in strike action and the lifting of employee lock out notices. More >>
Union agrees to meet with IHC
Monday, 3 November 2003, 1:21 pm | IHC
The Service and Food Workers Union have agreed to meet with IHC’s CEO Ralph Jones at 5 o’clock this afternoon. More >>
IHC agreement not ratified
Friday, 10 October 2003, 5:58 pm | IHC
Members of the Service and Food Workers Union have failed to ratify a Collective Employment Agreement with IHC for the second time. More >>
IHC Pay talks settled
Friday, 8 August 2003, 4:03 pm | IHC
IHC and the Service and Food Workers Union have settled for a two percent increase, subject to ratification by members. More >>
IHC concerned at union action
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 3:48 pm | IHC
An escalation of industrial action over collective agreement negotiations by the Service and Food Workers Union will inevitably impact on the lives of people using IHC services, IHC CEO Ralph Jones said today. More >>
Hate mail condemned
Monday, 3 March 2003, 4:45 pm | IHC
The discrimination faced by the family of a young Taupo boy who was forced to change schools after receiving hate mail is nothing new according to IHC’s Advocacy service. More >>
IHC ad will raise a few eyebrows
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 6:07 am | IHC
IHC will be taking charity advertising in a completely different direction this year. Instead of using people with intellectual disabilities to ask for money, the ads use a good dose of humour to encourage people to give. More >>
IHC CEO Announced
Monday, 12 August 2002, 3:14 pm | IHC
The IHC Board of Governance today announced the appointment of Ralph Jones to the position of Chief Executive of IHC. More >>
Volunteer boost
Tuesday, 16 July 2002, 11:34 am | IHC
Volunteering is set to have a boost through a partnership set up by IHC and Volunteering New Zealand. More >>
Teenager With Disability To Front IHC Appeal
Friday, 8 February 2002, 9:52 am | IHC
Fifteen-year-old Josh Mitchell may have Down syndrome, but he wants to be just like any other male teenager. He plays sport, listens to music and likes girls. One day he hopes to get a job and marry. He just needs extra help to fulfil his dreams. More >>
IHC Welcomes News On Kimberley
Wednesday, 5 September 2001, 1:12 pm | IHC
“This is the last large institution for people with intellectual disabilities left in New Zealand and we’re pleased that it is, at last, closing,” IHC chief executive Jan Dowland said today. More >>
