Support and Information articles

November 1, 2019

Second Generation – Developing a Life Plan

By Lisa Pirihi – Accountabilities Coordinator for Parent to Parent Developing a life plan, or future planning, for a child or family member with a disability helps to […]

October 31, 2019

One of our own takes Boccia team to nationals

Our Support Parent and Volunteer Coordinator Carol Armstrong recently took the Waikato Boccia team to the New Zealand National Boccia Championships held in Wellington. Carol shares […]

October 1, 2019

Sad teen boy sitting at the beach looking at sunset

Health Spotlight: Depression

What is it? Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression. It isn’t the same as depression caused by a loss, such […]

October 1, 2019

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Why is Sibling Support important?

By JULIE PEAKE, B.Soc.Sci (Hons – Psychology & Sociology), Dip Social Work, PG Dip SS Supervision. Registered Social Worker. When a child in a family has a disability and/or […]