Community Connections

03/11/2025

Did you know Accessibility is a protected human right?
More than 1 billion disabled people around the world still face barriers in everyday life. That’s why we’re proud to be part of , a global movement driving change for disability inclusion💜💜💜
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09/10/2025

It's mental health awareness week and we love what Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is sharing this week.
Yesterday, our staff around the motu met online for a lunchtime learning session to learn more about meditation and practice the art of mindfulness, while also enhancing our collective sense of wellbeing🧘‍♀️👌
It was awesome! 🤩

Today, Thursday (Rāpere), is day four of Mental Health Awareness Week, and the Top Up Together theme is take notice / me aro tonu.

Take notice refers to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness can be thought of as open and receptive attention to, and awareness of, what is occurring in the present moment. Practising mindfulness with others can deepen connection and enhance our collective sense of wellbeing.

Show us how you’re topping up together today by using the hashtag and be in to win a $200 Prezzy card 💸! Terms and conditions apply.

Tap the link 🔗 in our bio to find inspiration on how you can take notice today.

01/10/2025

It's ADHD awareness month and we love what ADHD NZ have shared – 'This is ADHD'; sharing stories about members of the community on the joys and frustrations of living with a speedy brain ⏩🧠

ADHD stories are New Zealand’s stories, and this ADHD awareness month we want you to meet ADHD Aotearoa.

'This is ADHD' - shares the joys and frustrations of living with a speedy brain, and the creative ways people with ADHD and AuDHD (ADHD and autism combined) find to make life work.

We are excited to introduce these members of our community and will be profiling them throughout the month. Find out more at https://www.adhd.org.nz/our-stories/adhd-awareness/this-is-adhd

26/09/2025

It's daylight savings this weekend!
During the spring season, clocks 'spring' forward for daylight saving, from 2am to 3am 🕑➡️🕒
This Sunday 28 September 🗓️
Have a great weekend everyone! 😎

23/09/2025

Today is International Day of Sign Languages and this wiki is International Week of Deaf People.
For the first time, the Deaf Flag was raised at Parliament in Pōneke 🇳🇿🏛️ — a historic moment for the Deaf community, NZSL, and all of Aotearoa.
👏👏👏

18/09/2025

Te wiki ō te reo Māori is celebrating 50 years. 'Ake, ake, ake - A forever language'.
Use this wiki to learn kupu (words) and kōrero (talk) about disability in support of our Tāngata Whaikaha.
Here's a snippet of an upcoming two-part series from Attitude- CP and Me. Learn about Hōkai Nukurangi (Cerebral Palsy) from firsthand experiences. Part one airs October 5, and part two airs on 26 October.
Karawhiua! Go for it! 🤩

16/09/2025

It's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week this week. We've been learning some new kupu here at Community Connections and Employment Connections to celebrate. Paralympics NZ shared this awesome resource with disability words in te reo too! Ka pai.
Karawhiua - go for it! 🤩

16/09/2025

Love your mahi Employment Connections! And what a lovely (and well deserved) shout out from What's Outside the Box? 🥰

Any expo would be incomplete without the Emily and the exceptional team from Community Connections, who deliver exceptional transition, employment, community living support. Community Connections Employment Connections

02/09/2025

If you're in Wellington city tonight, head along to the Thistle Hall to check out our very talented colleague Zach – he has his exhibition opening tonight. Go check it out! 🖼️

Our super talented colleague Zach has his exhibition opening tonight at Thistle Hall in Wellington. Go check it out!

📅 Opening night Tuesday 2nd September 4:30 - 9pm
📍Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington
🕙 Exhibition open Wednesday - Sunday: 9am - 4:30pm

Image description: Zach is wearing glasses, and standing in front of his artworks grinning. On the wall behind him is a colourful and playful line drawing titled "Candyfloss Abattoir", and another delicate black on white drawing. He describes his ink drawings as visual smorgasbord. You can find more of his work here:

Instagram: .artwerk

01/09/2025

Our awesome Employment Connections team will be at the What's Outside the Box expo from 10am today! Go and check it out 🤩

Today's the day! Come say hi to our team at the What's Outside The Box expo, and find about opportunities and support for when you leave school:

📅 Tuesday 2nd September
📍Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Wellington
🕙 Open to public: 10am-2pm

Image description: Emily is holding the What's Outside The Box poster and looking excited, with a thumbs up and extremely animated face. Behind her is a colourful poster celebrating Neurodivergency.

15/08/2025

Immy would be a great addition to any team – she's so enthusiastic! 🤩
Employment Connections

11/08/2025

Our awesome Employment Connections team in New Plymouth are looking for an Employment Specialist / Transition Facilitator to join their team ⭐
Find out more about the role and apply via the Seek link below 🤩

We are seeking an Employment Specialist/Transition Facilitator to join our experienced Employment Connections team in Taranaki