In our community: The round-up
Media of interest to the Awhi community and allies...
Kia ora,
We thought we would do a round-up every now and then highlighting mahi in the community, or stories we think might be of interest to the community. As always, we’d love to hear from you - feel free to email us on: hello@awhingamatua.org.nz.
Top Companies Seek Workers With Autism - The career portal known as the Neurodiversity Career Connector debuted last week. It’s intended to connect neurodivergent job seekers with openings at companies that have neurodiversity hiring programs in place.
NZ’s health service is failing some communities: building a better national system requires local partnerships - The New Zealand government is set to launch a massive overhaul of the health sector later this year. But to create a truly equitable system, local communities should be involved in developing the health services that affect them.
Five tips to help you avoid catching Covid 19
How do you get a teacher aide?
Hospitals only note a person’s intellectual disability 20% of the time – so they don’t adjust their care - Recognising someone has a disability is critical to their care. This finding helps explain why many people with intellectual disability do not get hospital care that best meets their needs.
New face mask exemption card will have legal standing, Hipkins says - The government is rolling out a new face mask exemption card for people with genuine reasons not to wear one.
Could your child have a sleep disorder?
What to do when you or your child can't sleep
What is a “special interest” for autistics
Flu vaccine encouraged as surge of winter viruses expected - Nelson Marlborough Health Chief Medical Officer Steve Low said winter viruses were expected to “surge”.
Decision on second booster to be announced in coming weeks - A decision on who can get a second Covid-19 booster and when will be announced in the “coming weeks”, officials say, as booster uptake appears to have stagnated.
Can you wash your disposable masks?
Disability transport survey reveals widespread discrimination - A survey of 300 people with disabilities revealed mass discrimination when it comes to transport services.
Disability advocate outraged by Ministry of Health legal fees - The Ministry of Health is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees, fighting families that care for their disabled children.
Vulnerable people left without home care as Omicron impacts support staffing
Mum and son hold their breath for cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta ahead of Budget
OCD advocates want better support for a misunderstood disorder - People living with OCD say the government needs to do more to provide the specialist psychological help that can benefit the lives of many affected by the disorder.
Drag Syndrome: A collective opening up drag for people with Down’s Syndrome
Significant Gaps In Asthma Care In Children Needs Addressing Says Paediatric Society
Urgent Need For Masks In Schools As Part Of A Vaccines Plus Strategy
New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple
Is my child more than a ‘fussy eater’?
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Arohanui, Emily and Elizabeth