News and media

IHC is the voice for intellectual disability in New Zealand. We regularly comment in the media on a range of topics to advocate and stand up for the rights of disabled people. We also share people’s stories through several publications, including our flagship magazine, Strong Voices.

We have a great resource for journalists with some tips on writing about disability and disabled people, including appropriate language to use.

If you have a media enquiry or want to tell your story, please email ihccomms@ihc.org.nz or call 027 807 7740.

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Update to families – Cyclone Gabrielle – 22 February

February 22, 2023

Since Cyclone Gabrielle struck the North Island more than a week ago, IDEA Services has been working around the clock to ensure the safety of the people we support, our staff and our communities.

Update to families – Cyclone Gabrielle – 16 February

February 16, 2023

I’m really pleased to report that in most places we have managed to establish that everyone in our services is safe and well.

New look for our website

February 15, 2023

You may have noticed our website has changed. We have updated the design and content and have tried to make it as accessible as possible.

Update to families – Cyclone Gabrielle – 15 February

February 15, 2023

We are continuing to keep an eye on Cyclone Gabrielle as it moves off to the east of the country. Its impact continues to be severe in many places and we are doing all that we can to keep in touch with our local staff in the worst-hit regions.

Update to families – Cyclone Gabrielle – 13 February

February 13, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle update

High hopes but much work ahead for new Minister of Education

February 8, 2023

IHC wishes to congratulate Minister Jan Tinetti on her appointment as Minister of Education and says this is the year for disabled learners to finally get a fair go at school.

IHC Holidays Act Remediation Programme

December 7, 2022

Following a comprehensive review to ensure its payments to staff have complied with the Holidays Act 2003, IHC is now paying current and former employees any entitlements they are due.

IHC launches app to help young people manage money

Media release

December 6, 2022

Stand Tall, a new app to help people with intellectual disabilities learn how to manage money and live independently, is being launched on Thursday 8 December.

IHC welcomes announcement of new plan for disabled learners

Media release

November 17, 2022

IHC is encouraged by the government’s announcement today that it will develop a new funding and support system for disabled learners.

IHC welcomes ERO proposal to give disabled students a fair chance at school

Media release

September 28, 2022

ERO report confirms the problems identified in IHC’s legal action against the Crown about the disadvantage and discrimination experienced by disabled students.

Strong Voices

Strong Voices is our flagship publication for people with intellectual disabilities, their families and the disability sector. It has a clear message – listen to us.

Carers speak up about what needs to change

Roving coach to build riding skills

Cooking classes take it to the next level

Son calls for donations to IHC as ‘last good deed’

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