CCS Disability Action

12/03/2026

Throwback to our Hamilton Pasifika Fono! The next one will be in Wellington on Wednesday 25 March – get in touch to register. 🌺🎵

We loved connecting with the community and had some awesome feedback from participants, including that it was "a welcoming and informative event" and "the best idea". You can read the full recap at the link in the comments.

Image descriptions (all taken inside the church):
1. Group dance warmup: smiling people in colourful attire stand in a line with their hands on the next person's shoulders.
2. MC A'asa with General Manager Colene Herbert.
3. Morning tea: people line up at long tables with plates of food, including sandwhiches and panikeke.
4. Standing woman speaks into microphone to women seated on chairs.
5. Children's corner with decorated whiteboard and colouring supplies.
6. Woman beside projector screen presenting to crowd.
7. Closeup of woman presenting with CCS Disability Action posters in background.
8. Lunch: people serving themselves food from long tables decorated with orange flowers and tinsel
9. Pastor presenting to crowd.
10. Group in conversation seated at tables.

10/03/2026

Don't forget to have your say on the Draft Carers Strategy Action Plan by this Thursday! More info at the link below.

⏰ A reminder that submissions on the Draft Carers Strategy Action Plan close 12 March. Have your say! Family carers provide essential support every day, but their experiences and needs are not always reflected in policy decisions. Your feedback is an opportunity to share what would actually make a difference and it can help inform how the government supports carers in the years ahead.
Key areas for feedback are:
💙 Recognition and Appreciation – How can carers be recognised and valued in ways that genuinely support them?
🧠 Health and Wellbeing – What professional and community supports could help create more equitable outcomes for carers?
💰 Financial Support – How could financial assistance, education, and employment pathways be improved so carers can meet their needs and plan for the future?
https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/draft-carers-strategy-action-plan.html

09/03/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars continues with a thoughtful conversation featuring author, Austenite and life coach Frances Duncan.

Frances supports creative and neurodiverse people across Aotearoa, drawing on her lived experience of ADHD and autism. In this episode, she talks with host Julie Woods about coaching neurodiverse entrepreneurs, embracing identity and building a business that works for you.

Listen to the episode and access the full transcript here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars/episode-23

New episodes air on OAR 105.4FM every Tuesday at 12:00 pm and replay on Thursdays at 9:00 am. You can also find the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.


Image description: Photo of Frances on a night sky background with a rocket icon in the top-right corner. The text reads, "Episode 23: Frances Duncan. Now streaming on My Business Stars."

09/03/2026

We're hiring! Have you always wanted a job where you can make a real difference? Learn all about what it's like to work with CCS Disability Action on our website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/join-our-team

Check out this week's latest vacancy:
• Casual Community Support Worker, Greymouth

We look forward to receiving your application!

Check out CCS Disability Action's job vacancies, employee benefits, why dedicated professionals working to support disabled people in New Zealand choose to work for CCS Disability Action.

06/03/2026

We had an awesome time at Children's Day Whangārei last weekend! A big thank you to the organisers and everyone who came by our sensory space. It was our team's first time attending and they had a great experience. Some lovely pics in this album! 🥳

05/03/2026

📢 Consultation on the Total Mobility scheme closes 22 March. Make sure to have your say!

We believe mobility is a right, not a 'nice to have'. Until buses, trains, and streets genuinely work for everyone, Total Mobility is an essential service.

Concerning cuts have already been made, but we can still influence how the budget is distributed. We explain all this in our new article – link in the comments.

Image description: Circular photo of a woman getting into a car with her wheelchair. Below, the text: 'Cuts, caps, and community access: The future of Total Mobility is on the table'. Image has a light blue background, rounded corners, a white frame, and the CCS Disability Action icon in the top left corner.

04/03/2026

It's Foster Care Awareness Week! This week is all about celebrating the amazing carers who change the lives of tamariki, every day.

We are lucky to have some wonderful people on our caregiving team, including Mel and Leityn, who have welcomed many children into their home over the last decade. “It’s definitely not an easy life, but it’s so rewarding,” says Mel. The difference they have made is unimaginable. 🧡

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a carer or read Mel and Leityn's story, head to the link in the comments.

Image description: Leityn and Mel, both dressed in white, sit together on a sofa, smiling. Above them, orange text reads: ‘Mel & Leityn’s story’ and smaller in black: ‘A couple making a big impact’. Image has rounded corners, a white border, and the CCS Disability Action icon in the top left corner.

02/03/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars continues with a wonderful conversation featuring Marie Michie and Nadine Goodall.

Marie is the creator behind Marie’s Crochet, crafting bespoke handmade items ranging from toys and bags to baby clothing, accessories and crochet jewellery. Nadine is the founder of Spectrum Bridge, developing sensory and learning resources for autistic students, teachers and families.

In this episode, they share their journeys into self‑employment, the confidence they’ve gained through the Disability Business Network, and the power of asking self‑belief when pursuing a business idea.

Stream the episode and access full transcript in the comments. 👇

New episodes air on OAR 105.4FM every Tuesday at 12:00 pm and replay on Thursdays at 9:00 am. You can also find the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.


Image description: Photo of Marie Michie holding one of her crochet creations, a little blue shirt. To the right, photo of Nadine Goodall, who is wearing glasses and smiling into the camera. The text reads, "Episode 22: Marie Michie & Nadine Goodall. Now streaming on My Business Stars."

02/03/2026

We're hiring! Have you always wanted a job where you can make a real difference? Learn all about what it's like to work with CCS Disability Action on our website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/join-our-team

Check out this week's latest vacancies:
• Part-time Early Intervention Teacher, Auckland
• 2x Fundraising Advisors, negotiable location
• Part-time Community Support Workers, Northland
• Rostered Community Support Workers, Whangārei

We look forward to receiving your application!

Check out CCS Disability Action's job vacancies, employee benefits, why dedicated professionals working to support disabled people in New Zealand choose to work for CCS Disability Action.

27/02/2026

Foster Care Awareness Week is just around the corner! There are some awesome events happening to celebrate (including some this weekend), you can find them organised by area at the link below.

We’re officially counting down to our favourite week of the year! Foster Care Awareness Week 2026 is happening from Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March, and we can’t wait to celebrate you.

Our team has been busy putting together a range of special events across the country—think high teas, restorative yoga, pottery workshops, art classes, and even trout fishing!

Click below to see what’s planned in your region and secure your spot. We hope you’ll join us to take a break, connect with others, and enjoy something uplifting to reset and recharge.

https://www.caringfamilies.org.nz/foster-care-awareness-week-2026-events/

26/02/2026

NZCCSS shared a statement on the child poverty statistics released by Statistics NZ today. It's concerning that the number of children living in poverty has increased since 2022, with now 1 in 4 disabled children living in material hardship. We agree that there needs to be more investment, and support their call on the Government to commit to change. Our tamariki deserve better.

Read more:

NZCCSS statement on the latest child poverty statistics released by Statistics NZ showing a statistically significant increase in children living in poverty since 2022 for two out of the three primary child poverty measures.

25/02/2026

Wairarapa Disability Expo is this weekend! It was a great success last year and our team are looking forward to being there again. Come check out our stall!

Image description: Simple illustration of landscape contains the text: Wairarapa Disability Expo, Saturday 28 February 2026, Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton, 9.30 am to 3.00 pm. Below are logos of various organisations attending and a website link: www.GoodLivesWairarapa.org.nz