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Palmerston North student Malachi Oldridge has confirmed his top ranking by winning the IHC Art Awards 2020 and a $5000 prize.

IHC is concerned that the number of complaints about abuse in residential special schools has increased significantly in recent years, along with complaints becoming more complex.

A six-year-old boy who couldn’t spell cat and didn’t know his last name, was sent to an institution where for the next 13 years he was put to work and physically and sexually abused.

Our political parties’ commitment to people with intellectual disabilities will come under scrutiny at a public forum next week.

IHC has applauded an announcement by the Government that some students with learning support needs will benefit from a substantial increase to Ongoing Resourcing Scheme funding.

IHC is calling on the Government to heed the wave of anti-brutality sentiment sweeping the world and move away from the use of force and restraint in schools.

IHC has welcomed the Health and Disability System Review, and its commitment to a better future for New Zealanders with intellectual disability.

IHC New Zealand is delighted to see the well-deserved recognition of Maureen Wood (MNZM) and Neil Taylor (QSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

IHC New Zealand is putting its support behind the call for the release of the Health and Disability System Review as soon as possible, to ensure the innovative response to health and disability support needs during the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t lost.

IHC is thinking outside the square to support people during the COVID-19 lockdown.