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COVID-19 helpline launched to reach the most vulnerable
Media release
April 14, 2020
People First New Zealand, IHC and the Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust are working together to respond to people with learning disability during COVID-19.
IHC launches COVID-19 emergency response fund
Media release
April 9, 2020
IHC has launched an emergency appeal to help families in lockdown support children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Explore hidden worlds at A Glittering Gem is Not Enough
Media release
March 11, 2020
A Glittering Gem is Not Enough is an immersive, sensory exploration through an enchanted forest, hosted by IDEA Services’ studio, Art Space as part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival.
2020 IHC Art Awards judges announced
Media release
March 10, 2020
IHC is delighted to announce the judges for the 2020 IHC Art Awards.
Survey: Students with disabilities face discrimination, bullying
Media release
February 12, 2020
As children around New Zealand begin the new school year, IHC New Zealand looks at how students with disabilities will fare in the classroom.
Top marks for Tomorrow's Schools Review
Media release
November 12, 2019
IHC has given the Government’s review of Tomorrow’s Schools an A minus grade.
IHC – Congratulating WORLD on 30 years
Media release
November 6, 2019
IHC congratulates WORLD on its 30th Birthday and salutes WORLD’s ongoing support.
Malachi Oldridge’s tribute to E. Mervyn Taylor is the People’s Choice
Media release
September 4, 2019
Palmerston North artist Malachi Oldridge has won the 2019 IHC Art Awards People’s Choice Award for his work, My Nani as a Māori Girl.
E tū completely disregards ERA recommendation to settle IDEA Services collective for workers
Media release
August 27, 2019
IDEA Services has just been issued with further strike notices – showing a complete disregard for the Employment Relations Authority’s recommendation that E tū accept IDEA Services’ latest offer.
IHC hopes for sheep farmers' support
Media release
August 23, 2019
This spring, IHC is launching its new Lamb Programme, urging sheep farmers to join with dairy farmers to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural communities.