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This website is about living with intellectual disability in New Zealand.

IHC New Zealand Inc will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

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	Birth experiences, learning things, starting school – this section features some of the challenges and excitement of a child’s early years.

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	Work, community and family are important in our adult years. This section is full of information and tips.

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IHC Telecom art awards entries close today 4 July Friday, July 04, 2008 (6 reads) Art works and completed entry forms are to be submitted before 4 July 2008 4pm to the Regional art exhibiiton venues in Hamilton, Petone (Wellington) and Christchurch.

Hot Issues for June 2008 from IHC Advocacy team Wednesday, July 02, 2008 (19 reads) Read the latest Hot Issues and keep up-to-date on matters that affect people living with intellectual disabilities in New Zealand.

CarersNZ analysis of recent carer trends, learning more about NZ's community of carers Friday, June 27, 2008 (24 reads) A carer is someone who supports a person with ill health, a disability, mental illness, an addiction, or in their old age.
Access the documents to learn more about all carers across age groups, ethnicities, geographic location, DHB area, participation in the workforce, and number of people in household.

Caring roles and responsibilities online poll by the Families Commission Friday, June 27, 2008 (24 reads) Following the recent launch of the Carers' Strategy, you can participate in the online poll by taking a few minutes to share your experiences at The Couch.

Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Bill submission Friday, June 20, 2008 (46 reads) Ensuring the protection or care of all children, regardless of disability, is key to this IHC submission.