IHC calls on Government to abandon force in schools
Media release
July 1, 2020
IHC is calling on the Government to heed the wave of anti-brutality sentiment sweeping the world and move away from the use of force and restraint in schools.
IHC welcomes Health System Review
Media release
June 16, 2020
IHC has welcomed the Health and Disability System Review, and its commitment to a better future for New Zealanders with intellectual disability.
IHC Celebrates Life Members’ Decades of Service in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Media release
June 1, 2020
IHC New Zealand is delighted to see the well-deserved recognition of Maureen Wood (MNZM) and Neil Taylor (QSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
IHC calls on release of Health and Disability System Review in critical time
Media release
April 30, 2020
IHC New Zealand is putting its support behind the call for the release of the Health and Disability System Review as soon as possible, to ensure the innovative response to health and disability support needs during the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t lost.
Fresh thinking from IHC during COVID-19
Media release
April 21, 2020
IHC is thinking outside the square to support people during the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19 helpline launched to reach the most vulnerable
Media release
April 14, 2020
People First New Zealand, IHC and the Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust are working together to respond to people with learning disability during COVID-19.
IHC launches COVID-19 emergency response fund
Media release
April 9, 2020
IHC has launched an emergency appeal to help families in lockdown support children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Explore hidden worlds at A Glittering Gem is Not Enough
Media release
March 11, 2020
A Glittering Gem is Not Enough is an immersive, sensory exploration through an enchanted forest, hosted by IDEA Services’ studio, Art Space as part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival.
2020 IHC Art Awards judges announced
Media release
March 10, 2020
IHC is delighted to announce the judges for the 2020 IHC Art Awards.
Survey: Students with disabilities face discrimination, bullying
Media release
February 12, 2020
As children around New Zealand begin the new school year, IHC New Zealand looks at how students with disabilities will fare in the classroom.