Your Way l Kia Roha

18/06/2026

🎾 Looking for something fun, active, and inclusive to do these school holidays in Hamilton?

Join our Sport Opportunity Programme - a series of exciting sports and games for disabled tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-21.

When:
📅 14, 15, 16 July
🕙 10am – 12pm

Try out:
⚽ Football
🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball

👇 Link in the comments to find out more and register.

18/06/2026

🌱 Ready to build your future?

Our Rangatahi Programme in the Waikato supports disabled rangatahi (aged 16–30) to deepen their understanding of their rights, responsibilities, and the skills that support confident, self-directed adulthood.

👉 Registrations are now open.
📅 Starts 16 July.
👇 Interested? Visit the link in the comments to register your interest, check your eligibility, and get more information.

16/06/2026

Have you provided care for a family member or someone else?

The team at Wāhi Kōrero invites you to share your experience.

Read more below 👇

Have you ever provided care for someone?

Wāhi Kōrero is inviting you to share your experience. Head to our website to tell your story.

Your response will remain anonymous and will help improve understanding of people’s experiences within the health system.

https://wahikorero.co.nz/projects/i-have-provided-care-for-someone/

15/06/2026

We're in Christchurch for the New Zealand Audiological Society 2026 conference from 15–17 June! 🎉

This year's theme is "Audiology, Connection and Clinical Excellence".

Be sure to stop by our stand and meet the team. 👋

See you there!

11/06/2026

Looking for a low-sensory, relaxed evening event in Wellington?

Wellington Museum is opening its doors after hours for a special evening designed to provide a calm and welcoming museum experience. Explore the exhibitions, enjoy activities, and take in the space at your own pace.

📅 Friday 19 June
🕕 6:00pm–9:00pm

Find out more and register here: https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/mellow-mix-2/

08/06/2026

📱 Reminder: The annual Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) test will be sent to all capable phones and other SIM-connected devices on Sunday 14 June between 6pm and 7pm.

This test makes sure the EMA system works as it should nationwide, and helps keep you safe during future emergency events.

See the attached post for more information, or visit: https://getready.govt.nz/ema

05/06/2026

Want to have your say on the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, but not sure how? Our friends at CCS Disability Action have put together a submission guide to help you through the process.

Remember, you have until 1.00pm on Friday 12 June to make your submission.

See the original post below 👇

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Want to have your say on the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, but not sure how? We've put together a submission guide to help you through the process – link in the comments below.

Remember, you have until 1.00pm on Friday 12 June to make your submission.

Image description: A simple illustration of a dark blue loudspeaker on a pale blue background. Below, also in dark blue, are the words: How to have your say on the Disability Support Services Bill. Image has rounded corners, a white border, and the CCS Disability Action icon in the top left corner.

04/06/2026

Interested in making meaningful connections and supporting other disabled people in your community?

Our friends at My Life My Voice are offering free Peer Support Training for disabled people, Tāngata Whaikaha Māori, and people with impairments living in Aotearoa.

This training teaches you how to make meaningful connections and connects you with like-minded individuals who have a passion for helping others.

See the original post below for more information and how to get involved. 👇

Peer Support Training Peer Support Training teaches you how to be a Peer Supporter for other disabled people. This training teaches you how to make meaningful connections and connects you with like-minded individuals who have a passion for helping others. This training is free and open to all disabl...

04/06/2026

Nau mai, haere mai!

We’re looking for new members to join the Your Way | Kia Roha National Disability Leadership Group

Are you connected to any of our services? This is your chance to share your lived experience, help shape the future of our organisation, and contribute to disability leadership across Aotearoa.

We especially welcome youth | rangatahi, Māori, and Pasifika voices. Our group | rōpū is pan-disability, bringing together a wide range of lived experiences.

Find out more and apply on our website: https://www.yourwaykiaroha.nz/vacancies/national-disability-leadership-group-expression-of-interest/

02/06/2026

Help improve key service areas of DSS

From 8 June to 31 July, Disability Support Services (DSS) will be asking the disability community for their views and ideas to improve some key service areas.

The consultation builds on what the disability community has told DSS over the past two years – and focuses on areas the community has said matter most.

Feedback has already helped shape some important changes across disability support services, but there is more to do.

Disabled people, whānau, families and carers will be able to share what good support looks like in areas including:
▪️Outcomes that matter – being clearer about the difference that DSS-funded supports make in disabled people’s everyday lives and safety.
▪️Earlier, proactive and planned support – planning the right support at the right time as people’s needs change over time.
▪️Feedback and complaints - making it easier to speak up about the services of DSS providers
▪️Better options for carer respite – improving existing options for respite so it is easier for family, whānau and carers to take a break.
▪️More choice and control in services – offering more flexibility in the supports we fund, outside of flexible funding.
▪️Improved information and advice - making it easier to get information and access DSS supports and services.

From 2 June: People can read the consultation documents and register for workshops ahead of the consultation officially opening on 8 June.

From 8 June to 31 July: The consultation is open with online or in-person workshops, written and recorded submission options, and an online survey available.

Feedback will help DSS further improve services. DSS will keep the disability community updated on what was said and what will happen next.

Please visit the DSS website to find out how to take part in the consultation: www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/haveyoursay

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