WellAble

07/06/2026

News Article - Auckland dad fixes disability information black hole

A really interesting article about New Zealand’s first disability care diary, goal tracker and funding management platform for families, whānau and support workers.

13 HOPES Ajit Kumar Nair, an Auckland father of two children with additional needs, has built New Zealand’s first portable disability care diary system after experiencing system failures firsthand. Ajit got tired of repeating the same hard-won knowledge about his daughter time and time again. Year...

04/06/2026

Disability Support Services Bill Discussion

Lisa Martin from Complex Care Group Trust is hosting a 1.5hr discussion on the new Disability Support Services Bill introduced to Parliament by Minister Louise Upston on 18th May. This Bill could have far reaching consequences for disabled people and their families if it progresses to legislation.

The Select Committee submission process closes at 1pm Friday 12th June. It is important we are all aware of the Bill and its contents so that those who wish to make a submission (or be part of a Complex Care Group submission) feel enabled to do so.

She is hosting the online workshop on:

Monday 8th June 10am till 11.30am

To register and be sent the meeting link contact Lisa on 027 266 7690 or email [email protected]

Disabled people, families and professionals all welcome.

04/06/2026

Call for Perspectives of Disabled People Who Smoke

All is for All has been commissioned by the Tabacco Control team within Health NZ to undertake targeted, accessible engagement with disabled communities to understand why disabled people smoke, the barriers they face in quitting, and what forms of support would most effectively enable and sustain quit attempts.

All is for All is looking to have a meaningful kōrero with disabled adults from around Aotearoa New Zealand who smoke ci******es.

There are no wrong answers here. Smoking - much like disability - is complex, and the team want to understand that complexity better through your lived experience.

What - A private, anonymous online interview
Who - Everyone at All is for All has a disability and specialise in gathering disabled perspectives on a range of issues.
Koha - They offer koha as a thank-you for your time and contribution.

You don't have to smoke ci******es regularly, but this is about ci******es, not vapes.

If you're interested in sharing your story, please contact Grace by email: [email protected] or by phone: 021 0841 5035 to set up a time

02/06/2026

Finding Common Ground - Declaration of Disabled People's Rights Survey

Across Aotearoa, disabled people, d/Deaf people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, whānau and carers are coming together to build something bigger than any one organisation alone: a shared Declaration of Disabled People's Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This kaupapa is called Finding Common Ground. You can learn more about it here https://www.dpa.org.nz/dpa-projects/finding-common-ground/

As part of this they have launched their first public survey to gather ideas about what the declaration should include. If you would like to shared your ideas please take a few minutes to complete the survey would can be found here
https://www.dpa.org.nz/dpa-projects/finding-common-ground/finding-common-ground/

Finding Common Ground survey

02/06/2026

http://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/haveyoursay

02/06/2026

DSS invites disabled people, families, whānau and carers to help shape further improvements to disability support services.

29/05/2026

We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!

Our Centre is now closed and will open again at 9am on Tuesday 2nd June. While we are closed you can always check out our website - www.well-able.org.nz

25/05/2026

Dr Huhana Hickey

25/05/2026

Kapiti Special Olympics ⚽⚽

This one is for any football players out there! The Kapiti Special Olympics Football Team meet 5-6pm every Tuesday at Raumati South Memorial Hall, 16 Tennis Court Road. They move to Matthews Park in the summer months, while the weather is warm and the sun is shining.

Anyone who is interested in coming along and checking it out, please email [email protected]

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Promotional poster for a Special Olympics football team with the heading “Come Join Our Football Team” in large black text. The design features red circles and several photos of football players, including a team huddle, players kicking footballs, and a training scene. Text on the poster says: “Learn the game, build confidence, and most importantly have fun and make friends,” “Tuesday evenings from 5–6 PM,” and “Get in touch at: [email protected].” The Special Olympics logo and the slogan “Be Part of Something Special” appear at the bottom.

22/05/2026

Share Your Experiences of National Park Accessibility 🌳

Massey University researchers are inviting people to take part in a survey about the accessibility of national parks in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The survey explores people’s experiences of visiting parks, including barriers they may face and what helps make parks more accessible and enjoyable.

The survey is open to disabled people and support people, and takes around 10–15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, you can skip any question, and responses are confidential.

If you prefer, you can request a paper copy or complete the survey over the phone.

Complete the survey: https://massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nWBQFws88UnJGJ

For more information, contact researcher Karen Jillings at [email protected]

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A wide river valley surrounded by steep green mountains under a bright blue sky. Clear turquoise water flows around large rocks in the foreground, with dry riverbeds and grassy plains stretching into the distance. The landscape appears peaceful and remote, with sunlight highlighting the rugged natural scenery.