Strong Voices

It’s hard to innovate in the middle of a pandemic. But it might also be exactly the right time to rethink how the lives of people we support can be more creative, be more fulfilling and have more freedom.

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It has been another tough year of lockdowns. And that came as a real blow to those of us who had hoped the worst was behind us in 2020.

A new Māori strategy is giving IDEA Services staff the confidence to explore cultural opportunities with the people we support.

Ask Carlos Biggemann what needs to change in the world, and he starts with global issues – war, poverty and the destruction of the rainforests – before coming to his disability.

Across the IHC Group, it’s extremely important for us to protect our colleagues and the people we support from COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health has announced changes to disability-funded carer support. Carer support claims are going online in early 2022.

A trial Companion Card programme is enabling people with disabilities to take part more easily in activities in Palmerston North.

Four young guys in a coffee cart are brewing their best coffee and learning what it takes to make a living.

IHC will soon be introducing community centres in towns and cities around New Zealand.

People with intellectual disabilities have lost a strong advocate and a true friend with the death of Charlie Waigth in Auckland.