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 0800 266 442.

People with intellectual disabilities missing from mental health announcement
Media release
July 19, 2017
People with intellectual disabilities missing from mental health announcement
Respite changes coming this month
July 3, 2017
Two lower North Island respite bases will now be managed by NZCare Disability, under new plans announced by IDEA Services.
IHC congratulates new Disability Rights Commissioner
Media release
June 20, 2017
IHC New Zealand warmly welcomes Paula Tesoriero as the country’s new Disability Rights Commissioner.
New provider for Shared Care services
June 12, 2017
IDEA Services is pleased to announce that CCS Disability Action will now manage Shared Care services so people have the opportunity for continued support.
New provider for Wellington respite centres
Media release
May 30, 2017
Two respite bases in the Wellington region are to be run by Spectrum Care, which is set to take over these two services from IDEA Services.
Home Support move to ensure uninterrupted services
Media release
May 18, 2017
IHC is pleased to announce quality home support services for people will continue uninterrupted.
IDEA Services says the Associate Health Minister is either unfairly criticising a trusted service provider or is badly misinformed
Media release
April 13, 2017
The Minister has announced today that Explore will pick up the Autism family education and therapy programmes IDEA Services has operated at a loss for the last three years.
IDEA Services – new providers likely for Home Support and Facility-Based Respite
Media release
April 12, 2017
IDEA Services is pleased to announce that it is in talks with two well regarded disability support service providers around Home Support and Facility-Based Respite.
IDEA Services – unable to continue with Autism education and communications programmes for families
Media release
April 6, 2017
We are sorry to announce that IDEA Services has given notice that it simply cannot continue to provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) family education and one-to-one communication support programmes following three years of underfunding.
Accessible Properties acquires more than 1100 Tauranga homes
Media release
March 31, 2017
From tonight Accessible Properties will take over the ownership and management of more than 1100 homes from Housing New Zealand in the Tauranga area.