Aspire Canterbury

02/12/2025

Our banners will speak. Our stories will lead. Our voices will count.
The rally will be fun, visible, and powerful – a celebration of who we are and a demand for the change we deserve.
Beginning at 11.30 am at the Bridge of Remembrance.

The more of us there are, the louder our voices and the greater impact we can have.

Spread the word, invite your friends, whānau, groups and networks, and let’s make this rally unforgettable.

20/11/2025

Meri Kirihimete!

The Aspire Canterbury shop will be closed from 1pm onwards on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Our hard-working Aspire team will be away celebrating with a Christmas lunch, but will back to normal hours on Thursday 4th December 9am - 4:30pm.

18/11/2025

Please join us to help organise our next actions at the upcoming Disability Leadership Canterbury "Our Voices Count" Network Hui on Friday 21 November 10am - 12noon.

Location: Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, 31 Hampshire Street 8061

Please note: sign language (NZSL) interpreters will be present

07/11/2025

Tēnā koutou,

You may be aware that there are measles cases in New Zealand, in both the North and the South Island. It’s possible there will be more cases.

On Friday 14 November, National Public Health Service is hosting an online hui for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers and support services, to inform the disability community of the current situation, to provide information and to answer any questions.

Please join us:
What: Information hui about the measles outbreak for the disability community
When: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 10 am to 11.30 am
Where: Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 462 465 909 043 9
Passcode: 9AL6cT6L

NZSL interpreters will be provided.
Contact: Please contact Vanessa Creamer at Vanessa.Creamer@tewhatuora.govt.nz if you have any questions about the hui, or have any accessibility requirements.

You can find information about measles, including in alternate formats and NZSL, at www.info.health.nz/measles.

If you’re concerned that you or a family member might have measles, please contact Healthline on 0800 611 116. Deaf, hard of hearing people and those with communication difficulties can use NZ Relay to contact Healthline.

Please forward this invitation to your friends, whānau and staff. Everyone is welcome to attend.

29/10/2025

An exciting opportunity to join the Aspire team! We are looking for a new Information and Community Coordinator. Spread the word!

Aspire Canterbury is seeking a professional and dedicated Information and Community Coordinator. Providing high-quality information, support and advocacy for Canterbury's disabled community. Meaningful role where you can make a difference in the lives of tāngata whaikaha/disabled people Join a fri

27/10/2025

Come and see Aspire at the Show Your Ability Expo in Christchurch next year! Tuesday 31st March, 9am to 2pm at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttleton Street, Christchurch.

22/10/2025

Aspire is closed today 23rd October due to the high winds warning and the state of emergency. Stay safe everyone!

21/10/2025

Complex Care Group Trust – Information Event – November 2025

You are invited to attend a free event to learn about the Complex Care Group and how they can help your family members, communities, patients and clients to navigate the high and complex needs disability sector. Complex Care Group is a Disability Information Advisory Service contracted by Disability Support Services, Ministry of Social Development. They support those with very high and complex disability needs, and their families.

Lisa Martin (Director) and Tony McLean (Board Member) will guide you through an information session covering:
• Who is Complex Care Group and what we do
• How they help disabled people, family/whanau and professionals – navigating a complex sector to find the right supports
• How the Disability Support System is currently structured and how it might look in future
• Information on
o possible disability supports you may be eligible for
o how the Needs Assessment process works
o who are the various providers in the disability sector
o differences in types of supports via ACC, Disability, Long Term Chronic Health Conditions
o possible Work and Income support
o what is Individualised Funding and how can I use it
o possible living options when it’s time to leave the family home
o Supported Decision Making and Welfare Guardianship/Property Administration under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act,
o Total Mobility Card
• The importance of long term Visioning for a disabled person and their family – creating a plan for disability supports, setting goals and steps to achieve them and much more!
• Any other burning questions you have.

CHRISTCHURCH
Date: Wednesday 26th November

Times: 8.30 – 10am for Professionals or disability sector representatives (Tea and coffee on arrival)
OR
10.30am till 3pm – for disabled people, families, whanau and aiga (Tea and coffee on arrival and a lunch will be provided)

Venue
Hotel Elms, 456 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch
The hotel has ample off street parking.

RSVP
By Monday 17th November
To register please click here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JG2ZQ3Q

Please contact Lisa with any questions on 027 266 7690, 0800 852 693 or email complexcaregroup@xtra.co.nz As these events are catered it is important to register.

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20/10/2025

20/10/2025

If you would like to learn more about how NASC works and how you can best prepare for your next assessment, you can join this free online session run by Allies Aotearoa on Thursday October 30 | 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Sign up link is: https://alliesaotearoa.co.nz/service/training/

16/10/2025

****EVENT CANCELLED****

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED BY THE ORGANISERS.
THEY WILL BE ISSUING REFUNDS TO ALL PURCHASED TICKETHOLDERS.

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⏰Date & Time: 1st November 2025 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
🎊Where: Lyttelton Recreation Centre 25 Wi******er Street, Lyttleton, 8082
🌟Cost: $20 for a ticket (NO CHARGE FOR A SUPPORT PERSON)