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.

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.
M. bovis won’t stop IHC’s rural fundraising efforts
Media release
July 27, 2018
The rural community is rallying around IHC’s efforts to find alternative ways to raise a $1 million funding target without increasing the risk of spreading Mycoplasma bovis.
Becky Donovan wins IHC Art Awards 2018
Media release
July 27, 2018
An intricately detailed drawing by Dunedin artist Becky Donovan has won the 2018 IHC Art Awards and $5000.
Charlize Wilson is the People’s Choice with Looking Out from the Inside
Media release
July 24, 2018
Manukau City artist Charlize Wilson has won the 2018 IHC Art Awards People’s Choice Award for her work, Looking Out from the Inside.
IHC Calf and Rural Scheme 2018 announcement
Media release
July 4, 2018
Due to the very real risk of spreading the Mycoplasma bovis disease, IHC has decided for the first time in 33 years to suspend crucial aspects of its Calf and Rural Scheme.
IHC Volunteer Programme celebrated at the Minister of Health Awards
Media release
June 19, 2018
We are delighted that the IHC Volunteer Programme has been named a winner at this year’s Minister of Health Volunteer Awards.