Flying Kites

Flying Kites Flying Kites exists to lead the change we want to see in the disability sector.

We believe everyone who needs it should be able to access disability support services that are as unique as the person they are designed for.

Yes. As recruitment is an employment related cost, it should be able to be paid for from your Individualised Funding (IF...
27/11/2025

Yes. As recruitment is an employment related cost, it should be able to be paid for from your Individualised Funding (IF) Budget if you have one.
If you need help explaining our work to your IF host just let us know and we will be happy to help.
If you don't have IF, but still want our help that is fine by us.

Need help navigating the disability support system?Flying Kites is now offering a new free pilot project. these 1:1 onli...
27/11/2025

Need help navigating the disability support system?

Flying Kites is now offering a new free pilot project. these 1:1 online Support Sessions will help you get unstuck on one specific issue — with guidance from an experienced disability advisor.

These focused online appointments give you:
✨ Clarity
✨ Expert advice
✨ A practical plan you can take forward

Current Support Topics:
• Leaving school (transition support)
• New to Needs Assessments
• Individualised Funding (IF)
• Work and Income

If you’re in the Auckland Region and need support in one of these areas, you can register your interest through our short form below. We’ll match you with the right expert and send you a link to book.

👉 Flying Kites Support Sessions (online) – Fill out the form https://forms.office.com/r/TLPcBystrW

You don’t have to navigate the disability system alone — we’re here to help 💙

Special thank you to Foundation North for their support on this pilot project.

24/11/2025

✨ Turning ideas into action ✨
Sometimes, making a big life change starts with breaking things down into clear, manageable steps.

Recently, one of our team used the Moving Out resource to support someone rethinking their living situation — together, they explored sections on finding flatmates and finding a home, turning uncertainty into a clear plan that worked for them. 💪

You don’t have to have it all figured out at once — just start with one step.

💙 Learn more about our Moving Out resource at:
https://www.flyingkites.org.nz/resources/moving-out

Our personalised approach to recruitment means that we support everyone differently and therefore the costs will vary de...
20/11/2025

Our personalised approach to recruitment means that we support everyone differently and therefore the costs will vary depending on what support you are looking for.

For example, some people are seeking advice to point them in the right direction, while others want us to complete the full recruitment on their behalf.

A general price guide for recruitment is about $1000 for fairly extensive support, however we encourage you to contact us with your specific requirements so we can provide a tailored price estimate for you.

We have a firm belief that great support from the right person is worth far more than this investment. As a charitable trust we strive to keep our services affordable.

🎄 The end of the year is coming fast!If you’ve been umming and ahhing about finding the right staff or support before Ch...
18/11/2025

🎄 The end of the year is coming fast!
If you’ve been umming and ahhing about finding the right staff or support before Christmas — stop now and get in touch.

Our team can help you recruit the right people to support you or your loved one, but spots are filling quickly as we head into the festive season.

✨ Don’t wait — reach out today and let’s get things moving before the holidays!

💡 Missed our recent workshops on Navigating the Disability System and Preparing for a Needs Assessment?Don’t worry — we’...
16/11/2025

💡 Missed our recent workshops on Navigating the Disability System and Preparing for a Needs Assessment?
Don’t worry — we’ve shared the key insights and guidance in a series of videos you can now watch online!

If you’re preparing for a needs assessment or want to better understand how the disability system works, these videos are a great place to start.

🎥 Learn at your own pace and feel confident planning your next steps.
👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/6lHSuTE2fb0 & https://youtu.be/gO04kNnFF-Y

Because our recruitment service is centred on customised solutions for your unique situation, we will always advertise s...
13/11/2025

Because our recruitment service is centred on customised solutions for your unique situation, we will always advertise specifically for your role(s). This enables us to find sustainable, engaged staff who want to work in your situation. While we don’t draw from an existing pool of general staff, we are, however, building networks of skilled applicants and will always incorporate the urgency of your need into our recruitment strategy.

WOW — can you believe it’s been two months since we launched Moving Out!Since 1 September, over 600 people have explored...
09/11/2025

WOW — can you believe it’s been two months since we launched Moving Out!
Since 1 September, over 600 people have explored the resource, with more than 250 downloads of our planning worksheets and over 34,000 views of our launch content! 🚀

We’ve been so inspired by the stories shared — families using the resource to start important conversations, and disabled people taking confident steps toward independence. 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this to life — our lived experience advisory team, co-design contributors, and supporters like the IHC Foundation, who made the project possible. Your insights, honesty, and ideas shaped Moving Out into something truly inclusive and empowering.

Here’s a look at some the incredible people who made Moving Out happen:
These photos are from our official moving out launch and feature Ainsley (our CEO), Jack (Flying Kites Advisory Team), Tania (IHC), Macushla (our board chair) and Lucy (Good Talk).

If you haven’t checked out the Moving Out resource yet, explore it today: https://www.flyingkites.org.nz/resources/moving-out [link in bio for IG]

Each recruitment strategy is different and therefore will take a different amount of time. If you are looking for a very...
06/11/2025

Each recruitment strategy is different and therefore will take a different amount of time. If you are looking for a very unique person with specialist skills then it usually takes a little longer to find someone. However, on average we would expect the process to take 4-6 weeks from the start of advertising to settling on a candidate.

💜 Today is Purple Tuesday - a global celebration of accessibility and inclusion.At Flying Kites, we’re proud to stand al...
04/11/2025

💜 Today is Purple Tuesday - a global celebration of accessibility and inclusion.

At Flying Kites, we’re proud to stand alongside others creating a world where everyone belongs - where accessing support, services, and community isn’t a privilege, it’s a right.

Purple Tuesday is a reminder that inclusion doesn’t stop at awareness - it’s about action. Every interaction, every space, and every conversation should be shaped with accessibility and respect at the heart of it.

We work with people of all ages and abilities to make sure their voices are heard, their goals are supported, and their journeys are celebrated. Together, we can make inclusion the standard - not the exception. 💜

Not sure what comes after school? You’re not alone. Moving Out turns uncertainty into a clear plan - just like it did fo...
30/10/2025

Not sure what comes after school? You’re not alone. Moving Out turns uncertainty into a clear plan - just like it did for John.

👉 Start here: https://www.flyingkites.org.nz/resources/moving-out



Image 4 – Shared Questions
Solid light blue background with bold dark blue text: “John’s story isn’t unique. Many families face the same questions about what comes next.” Flying Kites logo in the corner.

Image 5 – Moving Out Intro
Solid light blue background with bold dark blue text: “That’s why we created Moving Out.” Flying Kites logo in the corner.

Image 6 – Moving Out Resource
Solid light blue background with bold dark blue text: “Moving Out is a step-by-step resource to guide families through the transition to independent living.” Flying Kites logo in the corner.

29/10/2025

✨ At Flying Kites, we’re passionate about helping you access the disability supports that are right for you.

We know the system can feel complicated — that’s why we’ve been running workshops to make things clearer, simpler, and easier to navigate.

If you missed out, don’t worry! Some of our workshops have been recorded and will be available online soon, and others will return in 2026.

💜 Want to join next time or get the recordings?
Send us a message and we’ll make sure you’re on the list.

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