CCS Disability Action

01/04/2026

This Rachel Barnes, Regional Disability Leadership Advisor, shares her thoughts on the theme: "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value". Let's go beyond awareness and create an Aotearoa where Takiwātanga (Autistic people) can thrive!

Video description: Rachel talking to the camera, outside with sheep in the meadow behind her.

01/04/2026

Do you work alongside families of disabled people? For example, do you work as part of a community or support group, care about creating inclusive communities, align with the EGL Approach and Principles, or are you interested to learn more about them? This hui could be for you!

The WRLG are looking for Whānau/Family Champions to join their hui at 10:30am to 12pm, April 9, 2026. Their purpose is to lead change, guided by the Enabling Good Lives Approach, so that all disabled people and their whānau have greater choice and control over their lives.

Being part of this hui means your insights and experience can help shape positive system change. Come along to meet others in the sector, share ideas, and build new connections.

If this sounds like you, WRLG would love to meet you! You might also know someone else who fits this description. Feel free to share this with them.

Interested in joining us? Please RSVP to: familygroup@eglWaitaha.org to reserve your spot or find out more. Online option will be available.

Image description: The information above on a poster with a photo of people's hands joining on top of each other. Background is light blue with pale green and yellow accents. The WRLG logo is on the bottom right.

30/03/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars continues with a heartfelt conversation featuring Sarah Radley, founder of Stitched by Sarah.

After a sudden health collapse left her living with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Hypermobile Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome and newly recognised ADHD, Sarah turned to sewing as a way to rebuild her confidence and create meaningful work. Today she designs handmade scrunchies, bags and sleeves that blend creativity, practicality and joy.

In this episode, she talks with host That Blind Woman Julie Woods about resilience, purpose, adaptive strategies and the courage it takes to build a business with limited energy.

Listen to the episode and access the full transcript here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars/episode-26

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 Sarah on a night sky background with a rocket icon in the top-right corner. The text reads, "Episode 26: Sarah Radley. Now streaming on My Business Stars."

30/03/2026

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 our newest vacancy:
• Fixed term Community Support Coordinator – Children, Family/Whānau Team, Auckland

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.

27/03/2026

We’re grateful to everyone involved in a recent community effort that’s brought new life to our Tauranga office. 🏡

Through the initiative of our Service Coordinator Gareth Griffiths, we were fortunate to partner with the team from Good Neighbour supported by volunteers from The Access Group, who spent a day tidying our grounds.

Their generosity was matched by our own team spirit. Our Service Administrator, Sarah, came in over the weekend with her husband to clean and organise our garage, a gesture that truly reflects the care and commitment our people bring to their mahi.

At CCS Disability Action, we know positive change grows through collective effort. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who contributed – you’ve helped create a brighter, more welcoming space for all.



Image descriptions
1: Gareth and Sarah stand in front of the Good Neighbour truck, smiling. They each have one hand on the dash and one hand on their waist.
2: Volunteers in hi-vis vests at work, clearing the lawn. One is loading branches into a woodchipper.
3: A volunteer in hi-vis vest and headphones trimming trees.
4: The truck packed full of garden waste.

26/03/2026

CCS Disability Action has signed NZCCSS' open letter to extend the fuel relief package announced this week.

"While we welcome the Government’s announcement to provide support to low-and-middle-income families who received the In Work Tax Credit (IWTC) under Working for Families, we do not believe this support extends far enough."

We call on the Government to ensure disabled people and carers are not left behind by including those who rely on private transport to live independently.

An Open Letter calling for the extension of the Fuel Relief Package

24/03/2026

Thank you to MSD for sharing our mahi!

23/03/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars continues with a powerful conversation featuring Selwyn Cook – business owner, disability employment champion and co‑founder of the Disability Business Network.

Selwyn shares the story of how one jobseeker changed his entire approach to hiring, leading him to employ more than 80 disabled staff and become a national advocate for inclusive employment. He talks with host That Blind Woman Julie Woods about leadership, bias, business culture and the strengths disabled people bring to both employment and self‑employment.

Listen to the episode and access the full transcript here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars/episode-25

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 Selwyn on a night sky background with a rocket icon in the top-right corner. The text reads, "Episode 25: Selwyn Cook. Now streaming on My Business Stars."

23/03/2026

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 new vacancies:
• Casual Community Support Worker, Nelson
• Part-time Community Support Worker, Taupo
• Service Coordinator, Westport
• Service Coordinator, Tauranga

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.

20/03/2026

"Access isn't optional." Michelle Clucas (Regional Disability Leadership Advisor) explains how culling NZ Post services risks disabled people's independence. 📬 Find out more: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/postal-services-exclusion

19/03/2026

Did you know our Hamilton Toy Library had such a long history? 📰

This newspaper clipping from 2010 is about the late Gillian Gorick and how she started the library with CCS Disability Action in the 70s. With a mere $500 starting budget, department staff taking on paperwork, retired men recreating toys from photos, and travellers bringing back toys in their suitcases, her vision grew into a thriving resource that has brought joy to disabled children for decades.

While many things have changed since then, the benefits of play remain the same today. Now with over 1,200 toys and activities, the Toy Library operates from our Hamilton branch at 17 Claudelands Road. More info is available here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/toy-library

Full article text in comments.

Image description: Newspaper article with photo of Gillian holding up toys, smiling.

18/03/2026

NZ Post is culling their services as more and more documents go digital. What does this mean for disabled people? ✉️

Although most New Zealanders will still have an outlet within 4km, that isn't always accessible, Michelle Clucas explains. We understand the need for modernising services, but this shouldn't come at the cost of equity and independence for all.

🔗 Read more at the link in the comments.

Image description: Circular closeup of a person putting mail into a red postbox, on a pale red background. Below, text in red reads: "Accessible postal services at risk" and smaller in black: "How NZ Post changes could deepen digital exclusion for disabled New Zealanders". Image has rounded corners, a white border, and the CCSDA icon in the top left corner.