News and media

IHC is the voice for intellectual disability in New Zealand. We regularly comment in the media on a range of topics to advocate and stand up for the rights of disabled people. We also share people’s stories through several publications, including our flagship magazine, Strong Voices.

We have a great resource for journalists with some tips on writing about disability and disabled people, including appropriate language to use.

If you have a media enquiry or want to tell your story, please email ihccomms@ihc.org.nz or call 027 807 7740.

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Real work now begins on mental health reform

Media release

December 4, 2018

IHC fully supports and welcomes the findings of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, and says now is the time to act so people with intellectual disabilities and their families have improved access to mental health support and services.

Bull calf Hagrid lives up to his name

December 4, 2018

A bull calf named Hagrid has lived up to his name in a competition between two DairyNZ research and development farms to raise the heaviest calf for IHC.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights long road ahead

Media release

December 3, 2018

IHC and Inclusion International are renewing their call to make inclusion a reality in all areas of society for people with intellectual disabilities.

Report: Strong support for independent living for people with intellectual disabilities

Media release

October 26, 2018

New research has highlighted what kind of support people with intellectual disabilities consider important to live independently in the community.

Speak out Advocacy Conference

Media release

October 15, 2018

IHC Self Advocacy Advisor David Corner reports on the recent Speak out Advocacy Conference in Launceston, Tasmania.

IHC welcomes support for Child Poverty Reduction Bill

Media release

October 5, 2018

IHC welcomes the news that the Government’s Child Poverty Reduction Bill has received unanimous support from the Social Service and Select Committee, with cross party support.

We want to hear your thoughts about the draft Disability and Learning Support Action Plan

Media release

September 28, 2018

Last week the government released their draft Disability and Learning Support Action Plan.

Improved resources needed for diverse learners

Media release

September 21, 2018

IHC has welcomed the government’s draft plan to provide individualised support for every child who needs it in the classroom, but cautions it will only succeed if the wider education system becomes more inclusive.

Treasury funding advice discriminates against children with additional needs

Media release

September 11, 2018

NZEI Te Riu Roa and IHC are shocked to discover that Treasury advised the Government to scale back funding for children with additional needs, knowing this would mean thousands of children staying on waiting lists for learning support.

Inclusion must begin with early education

Media release

September 3, 2018

IHC is calling on the Government to work more closely with the early childhood sector so that young children with disabilities aren’t waiting months for specialist help.

Strong Voices

Strong Voices is our flagship publication for people with intellectual disabilities, their families and the disability sector. It has a clear message – listen to us.

Residents settle into a new type of studio living

Cooking classes take it to the next level

IHC expands support for families

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