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We're now members of the Accessibility Tick Programme

We're proud to be the first organisation from the disability sector to join the Accessibility Tick Programme. Working with Access Advisors will help us better incorporate our plans, policies and commitment to become a more inclusive organisation into practice, and one that supports disabled people towards economic independence. Read the official statement from our CEO regarding this exciting journey of ours.

Tuhono ki marae: building pathways for Maori

Our new Tuhono ki Marae programme will mobilise more than 40 marae across Auckland to get to the heart of how we can support Maori with disabilities in their communities. This quarter, we're starting in South Auckland at Manurewa Marae

New referral form for professionals

Our new online referral form for GPs, specialists, teachers, social workers and other professionals is easy to use and fully accessible.

Find out your respite options in your community

Taking a break is essential in the overall health and wellbeing of your family. Here's a list of respite options for disabled people and their carers in Auckland.

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Our festive season closure dates

Our office will close for the festive season from 5pm Friday 21 December and will reopen on Thursday 3 January.

While we're away for the holiday season, here's what you can do if you need support.

Celebrate International Disability Day and Tofa Mamao launch with us!

Come along and celebrate our awesome community and the launch of the Pacific collective we helped form with PIASS Trust: Tofa Mamao. It will be a fab night of performances, food, demos and more.

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.