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Online food shopping and food parcels

For carers and people we support: Activities you can do in your bubble

Keeping active, entertained and relaxed during lockdown can be challenging. We've compiled a range of options and examples of activities that can be done in the home or in a residential facility with the people you care for.

How do you talk about COVID-19 to people with intellectual disabilities?

How can you support people with intellectual disabilities to understand what is happening and to cope with the sudden changes in their lives? Open Future Learning gives five hints and tips.

Feeling stressed, worried, scared or depressed?

We recognise that current circumstances are challenging, making many of us feel anxious, sad, alone, scared or confused. We encourage you to reach out to any one of the free and confidential support lines listed here. They will take you seriously, listen to you and support you.

We are also here if you have any concerns about your current support plan.

COVID-19: Community based assessment centres

Here are the COVID-19 community based assessment centres in Auckland.

COVID-19: Guidance for people on Individualised Funding

This advice is for people on Individualised Funding making sure they get essential support needed for managing their bubble.

Who is eligible

Physical disability

Sri Lankan twin boys in wheelchairs resting their chins on a cricket bat

Intellectual disability

Sensory disability

A middle aged Pasifica woman with vision impairment playing a guitar

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

An adult man with ASD at the botanic garden

How we do it

It all starts with a request for a needs assessment. You can apply for yourself, or someone else can do it for you. There’s a range of Ministry of Health supports and services out there and we’ll check if you can access them. We want to understand your disability needs and together we’ll create a pathway so you can live the best life possible for you.