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IHC: Calling on Govt to put words into action
Media release
July 26, 2019
IHC is pleased the Government is listening to the voices of disabled students and their families on the barriers they currently face at school.
Children's sector welcomes Government's human rights commitment
Media release
July 5, 2019
Children’s organisations have today welcomed the Government’s decision to accept the majority of the recommendations affecting children made under New Zealand’s third Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
IDEA Services welcomes Facilitated Bargaining
Media release
June 27, 2019
IDEA Services welcomes a referral of Facilitated Bargaining as part of its commitment to achieving a Collective Employment Agreement with Support Workers and Administration Coordinators.
IHC celebrates recognition for Donald Thompson, Jan Dowland and Sir Paul Adams in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Media release
June 3, 2019
IHC is delighted that the significant contributions of Donald Thompson, Jan Dowland and Sir Paul Adams have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
Media release
May 30, 2019
Budget sets overdue wellbeing pathway for people with intellectual disabilities
WORLD shares 30th Birthday love with IHC
Media release
May 15, 2019
IHC is delighted that WORLD has chosen to support the IHC Art Awards with a special Limited Edition project as part of its 30th Birthday year celebration.
IHC needs your calf
Media release
April 28, 2019
IHC is calling for people to donate their calves this year, after what was an incredibly challenging season for the rural sector because of Mycoplasma bovis.
Planned funding cuts paint a grim picture for disabled care
Media release
April 21, 2019
IHC is incredibly relieved Ministers have intervened to block the Ministry of Health going ahead with $30 million of funding cuts for people with disabilities.
2019 IHC Art Awards judges announced
Media release
April 15, 2019
IHC is proud to announce our fantastic judges for the 2019 IHC Art Awards.
Education law reform needed now to ensure quality public education for all students
Media release
April 4, 2019
IHC wholeheartedly agrees with the summary findings from the Independent Taskforce, who were charged with reviewing the education system, that far too many groups of students miss out.