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IHC will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

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How is New Zealand doing for people with intellectual disabilities?

A new snapshot on quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities has found many still struggling for education, good health care and above all the ability to earn money. The findings stem from an IHC online survey in July 2017, which attracted more than 650 responses from intellectually disabled people, their families and sector workers.

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IDEA Services front-line manager consultation

IHC/IDEA Services is committed to ensuring the experience of our service users is of the highest quality. The service manager role is central to our organisation delivering that high quality service.

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Colin Meads – nothing but the best

Colin Meads never stopped looking for ways to make life better for people with intellectual disabilities. IHC was privileged to have the support of the big man since 1974. He was a man who was generous with his name and his fame, driven by a strong belief that people with intellectual disabilities deserved the best. He believed that as a former All Black, with the opportunities he had been given, meant he had a responsibility to lend a hand where he could.

 

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Emma Lou wins 2017 IHC Art Awards

A finely detailed pastel drawing by Wellington artist Emma Lou has won the 2017 IHC Art Awards and $5000.

 

 

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Things you might be interested in

IHC Careers

Are you looking for a career change? One that makes a difference? We are always looking for great people to join us. Check out IHC and IDEA Services' job vacancies.

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IHC News

Read about IHC's latest news and events. You can sign up to the Hot Issues newsletter and read the latest Community Moves.

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Membership

IHC members are very important to IHC. We want the support of all New Zealanders to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

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Careers at IHC

IHC is New Zealand’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities. Our Mission is at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community.

Our staff are dedicated and hardworking and every team member plays an important part in helping people with intellectual disability to achieve greater independence. A career with IHC can be very rewarding, fulfilling and challenging. We are focused on making sure that our staff receive the support that they need to do their jobs and that they have a healthy and safe work environment.

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A large number of IHC’s programmes are not funded by government, so your donations are essential for us to carry out our work. 

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