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IHC Welcomes New Learning Support Budget Of $646 Million As “Serious Investment To Help Fix A Broken System”
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:13 pm | IHC New Zealand
Of that overall amount, $266 million has been allocated to fund the extension of the Early Intervention service from early childhood through to the end of the first year of primary school. More >>
Plain Language Act Repeal Bill ‘Major Step Backward’ For Disabled Community
Friday, 16 May 2025, 9:05 am | IHC New Zealand
“Ultimately it is these voices that IHC wants the government to listen to most closely as it considers the repeal of this Act”, says Nicolina. “We implore the government to vote down the Plain Language Act Repeal Bill, then strengthen the Plain ... More >>
Call To End Discrimination Against Disabled Migrant Children In New Zealand
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:02 pm | IHC New Zealand
“This policy sends a chilling message: that children with intellectual disabilities are not welcome here,” said Tania Thomas, Director of Advocacy at IHC. “These changes are shameful.” More >>
Disability Survey Data Highlights Inequities That Could Last Generations
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 3:13 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats NZ’s Household Disability Survey, collected following the 2023 Census, paints a concerning picture of the everyday challenges faced by disabled people. More >>
Funded Annual Health Checks Would Prevent 100+ Deaths A Year
Friday, 14 February 2025, 2:28 pm | IHC New Zealand
“Intellectually disabled people have the highest mortality risk of any group, with a life expectancy of up to 22 years shorter than the general population,” says Shara. More >>
IHC Welcomes New Chief Executive Andrew Crisp
Monday, 3 February 2025, 5:04 pm | IHC New Zealand
Andrew joins the IHC Group at a key moment amid changes in disability funding, opportunities in social and community housing, a continued need to advocate for people’s rights and an ongoing determination for people with intellectual disabilities to have their ... More >>
IHC Urges Collective Fix To Address Root Causes Of Child Poverty
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 3:36 pm | IHC New Zealand
“Children with intellectual disabilities are not just facing much higher financial hardship than most; they’re facing exclusion from opportunities to thrive and participate in society,” says Tania. “It’s unacceptable, and we must do better.” More >>
IHC Applauds Research On Barriers To Banking For Disabled People
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 2:58 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC has raised repeatedly over the past decade, underscore the urgent need for systemic changes to promote financial inclusion for disabled communities. More >>
IHC Recognises Long-term Disability Issues Stalwart Dame Tariana Turia
Friday, 3 January 2025, 1:03 pm | IHC New Zealand
Dame Tariana led the Disability Issues portfolio from 2009-14 and, alongside IHC, championed a range of critical issues including inclusive education, participation, presence and learning of disabled children while at school. More >>
IHC Chair Tony Shaw Awarded ONZM In New Year Honours
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 1:18 pm | IHC New Zealand
Tony has built a reputation not just as a strong advocate during a long legal career, but as a leader and trusted advisor, as comfortable chairing multi-million companies as taking on a community project or mentoring young professionals. More >>
IHC Announces New Chief Executive – Andrew Crisp
Friday, 8 November 2024, 5:56 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC Board Chair Tony Shaw says Andrew was a standout candidate and is well placed to lead the large-scale and complex organisation into its next phase starting late January 2025. More >>
IHC To Monitor Government Changes To Disability Service Delivery
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 3:57 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC says it will monitor closely the impact of moving disability support services delivery from Whaikaha to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). The change will come into effect from October. More >>
Declan Jack's Train Yard Is The People's Choice
Monday, 5 August 2024, 6:42 pm | IHC New Zealand
He worked on Train Yard at The Shed Creative Space in Paraparaumu. The Shed Creative Space was the winner of the inaugural Holdsworth Charitable Trust Scholarship Award for art studios that support artists with intellectual disabilities. More >>
Woefully Underfunded Disability Allowances Failing Intellectually Disabled New Zealanders
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 3:03 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says that the allowances have been drastically underfunded for many years, causing severe financial strain and poor health outcomes. More >>
IHC Recognises Strength Of Survivors Following Report Release
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 1:20 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC's Board Chair Tony Shaw says the courage and strength of the individuals who shared their stories are also acknowledged. More >>
IHC Slams Winston Peters' Use Of Retard As An Insult In Parliament
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 5:09 pm | IHC New Zealand
We must have a more thoughtful, inclusive, and empathetic approach to language. More >>
New Report Highlights Challenges And Opportunities In Residential Disability Services
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 5:05 pm | IHC New Zealand
The HDC report underscores the urgent need for these changes, highlighting the gaps and challenges that can no longer be ignored. More >>
2024 IHC Art Awards Winners Announced
Friday, 12 July 2024, 5:09 pm | IHC New Zealand
All competition entries are on display at Webb's, 23 Marion St, Wellington until August 8. More >>
New Zealand’s Intellectual Disability Crisis: Urgent Health Policy Reforms Needed
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:58 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC New Zealand says specific, targeted health policies are necessary to bridge the life expectancy gap between people with intellectual disability and the rest of New Zealand. More >>
$90 Million Investment For Specialist Schools Only Supports 0.6 Percent Disabled Learners
Friday, 14 June 2024, 2:51 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC New Zealand says today’s announcement to invest $90 million into specialist schools is a win for them and the students they serve, however it’s funding that could be utilised to fix a broken system for the 99.4 percent of disabled students ... More >>
