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Home | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

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Shaping New Zealand’s future in partnership with the disabled community and Māori, transforming the way we offer support.

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Our future is Māori

Whānau Ora puts whānau at the core of decision making about their future.

The agency whānau can turn to and rely on to help navigate them towards brighter futures.

We work with a holistic approach across our network of over 100 partners.

A Māori-led Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki has engaged with over 1000 whānau - including Māori and non-Māori.

How Whānau Ora and its network of 80 partners across Te Ika a Māui have come together to support whānau in response to COVID-19.

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The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency (formerly Te Pou Matakana) works to improve the wellbeing of whānau with short, medium and long-term goals to guide them towards their aspirations. We work with a holistic approach across our network of over 100 partners with a by Māori, for Māori, with Māori approach that has proven to be highly successful.

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We have been working alongside disabled people since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector. We partner with disabled people, their families and whānau to enable them to have choice and control in their lives.

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Enabling Good Lives (EGL) is a new approach to supporting disabled people that offers greater choice and control over the supports they receive, so that they can plan for the lives they want

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Services that provide immediate support for families experiencing hardship

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City Mission – Empowering People, Encountering Life

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Whanganui Family Store - The Salvation Army NZFTS

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Urgent or unexpected costs - Work and Income

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If you have to pay for something urgently, get an unexpected bill, or have a personal emergency, we might be able to help.

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Women’s Refuge Whanganui, Honouring women, children & whanau

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We are a women’s organisation for women and their children, here to help prevent and stop family violence in New Zealand.

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Looking to Get Away? So are the victims of family violence. You can help them escape by gifting a safe night.

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There are many organisations in Whanganui that provide social support to people, including urgent or emergency support

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WHERE TO ACCESS FREE KAI IN WHANGANUI The Koha Shed Mon – Fri 1230 – 130pm Community Pantry 88 Duncan St, Whanganui East Learn more City Mission Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm Foodbank…

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The Koha Shed, Whanganui. 9,545 likes · 268 talking about this · 317 were here. No money, no worries.
The Koha Shed redistributes donated items to those in our community in need.

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KidsCan - NZ Childrens Charity & Charitable Trust

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KidsCan is a New Zealand children’s charity dedicated to providing the essentials to Kiwi kids affected by poverty.

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Taranaki, King Country and Whanganui - Work and Income

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Our services centres in Taranaki, King Country and Whanganui, with their postal addresses.

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Whanganui Community Ministries - The Salvation Army NZFTS

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Our Community Ministries centres around New Zealand provide individuals and families with food parcels, budgeting advice, life skills and parenting courses, social work, youth development, and transitional housing.

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People in all types of circumstances and from all walks of life can find household budgeting and money management difficult. It can often be a relief to know that there is someone who will help you. We offer FREE confidential and non-judgemental advice by trained Financial Mentors.

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Your Way | Kia Roha - Supporting you to live the life you choose

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We are a charitable trust dedicated to helping disabled people, and their whānau, thrive and live the lives they choose. Explore support options in each region.

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With content for, and by, people with intellectual disability, IHC Media offers live online sessions, courses, webinars, and a safe space to share stories, photos and videos. It's a tool to further connect our community.

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IHC is New Zealand's leading provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities. IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and supports them to live satisfying lives in the community.

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Welcome to Sommerville – Disability Support Service

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Life is about change. What’s next for you?

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Browse our extensive and trusted directory of services related to older people. Including a database of community groups, organisations, home services, rest homes, retirement villages, residential care, private hospitals, dementia care and elderly services.

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Gives support to individuals with a disability and their whānau so that they are able to live and work as independently as possible in their communities. Te Taihāhā also offers advice and guidance for those unfamiliar with the disabilities sector. Te Taihāhā works with all age groups.

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Life is about change. What’s next for you?

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Browse our extensive and trusted directory of services related to older people. Including a database of community groups, organisations, home services, rest homes, retirement villages, residential care, private hospitals, dementia care and elderly services.

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Practical and emotional support for Kiwis who are blind, deafblind or have low vision, helping them face the future with confidence and live a life without limits.

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Deaf Aotearoa – The voice of Deaf people in New Zealand

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A tote bag is useful for carrying groceries, books, a laptop, or everyday items. How to use a sewing machine How to cut patterns How to put patterns together to sew a bag, using different colours Making tote bags can be a great way to become self-employed, whether to sell ... Read more
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Programmes for Parents - Jigsaw Whanganui

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Jigsaw Whanganui works with local families’ strengths, resources and hopes - to be the best for their children.

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Where can I find a parenting course? | Citizens Advice Bureau

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Organisations that run parenting courses across New Zealand Whānau Āwhina Plunket Whānau Āwhina Plunket run ante-natal parenting courses aimed at parents-to-be and parents of new babies.

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Life Skills & Parenting Programmes - The Salvation Army NZFTS

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We offer excellent life skills and parenting programmes to help you gain confidence and improve your family life.

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Counselling Family violence intervention Information and support Referral to specialist services Victim support Support groups Education programmes Care and protection At Family Works we provide family safety and violence prevention services, supporting individuals, families and whānau to live a life free from violence, abuse, bullying and neglect.

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Tupoho - Iwi and Community Social Services Trust

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Tupoho - Iwi and Community Social Services Trust

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Family and Community Services provide leadership and coordination of services and programmes that support families/whanau.

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Maternal, Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Service (MICAMHAS) | Whanganui • Healthpoint

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Counselling and support • Mental health • Marton, Whanganui • Healthpoint

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Mental Health & Addictions in Marton, Whanganui

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Mental health and addiction services in Whanganui

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Our Alcohol and Other Drug Service works alongside community mental health teams based at Te Rito (Level 1 133 Wicksteed Street) and at Whanganui Hospital, alongside the Rangitikei, Taihape and Waimarino health centres.

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Find wellbeing support | Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ

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Free mental wellbeing services are delivered by Youth providers who will get to know you, and help find strategies that could work for you.

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Infant, child, adolescent and youth mental health service specifications - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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Current services specifications for infant, child, adolescent and youth mental health.

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Our services have been developed with and for young people aged 12-24 years. They reflect what matters to taiohi, whānau and their community.

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We offer a range of mental health, alcohol and other drug support services across the Whanganui region. Support is tailored to meet needs.

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Whanganui Safe & Free – Healing and preventing sexual abuse in our community

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E rere kau mai te awa nui nei. Mai i te kāhui maunga ki Tangaroa.Ko au te awa.Ko te awa ko au.

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Te Mahau - Ministry of Education Learning Support

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Te Mahau - Ministry of Education Learning Support

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Our local offices are the first point of contact for early learning services, schools, parents, learning support and the wider community.

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RTLB Cluster 25 is a team of 23 Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour working in partnership with 83 schools across a wide and diverse rohe.

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We've spent many years working with autistic people and the wider autism community to help support, inform, and educate. Let Autism New Zealand take every

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Altogether Autism - Trusted autism information and advice

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Altogether Autism has a team of information officers and researchers with skills and experience in searching out current and proven information on all aspects of autism spectrum disorder. We provide information to families, professionals, people on the spectrum, and anyone with an interest in autism spectrum. Altogether Autism's information service is free and confidential.

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He wāhi mō te katoa | A place for all of us

Practical guidance for Aotearoa kaiako and educational leaders. Check out our range of guides, helping you to plan for the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of all ākonga.

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This site provides New Zealand educators with practical strategies, suggestions and resources to support learners with diverse needs.

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Teaching for positive behaviour

This resource supports teachers in all New Zealand primary and secondary schools to understand and draw on effective strategies that enhance students' behaviour, engagement, participation, and learning. Professional development facilitators and school leaders will also find it useful in their work with teachers and communities of learning in the areas of effective pedagogy and behaviour support.
Teaching for Positive Behaviour (PDF, 3 MB) Teaching for Positive Behaviour (PowerPoint 2007, 3 MB) Teaching for Positive Behaviour Self Assessment Tool (PDF, 45 KB) Teaching for Positive Behaviour Self Assessment Tool (Word 2007, 24 KB)
PB4L School-wide Tier One implementation manual

This manual is designed to be used by a school's PB4L-SW team to plan and implement specific aspects of PB4L-SW Tier One. While the resource can be used without formal training, it is recommended that those using it have received training or external support for implementation.

Download the manual

Section 1 of the manual is an overview that explains what PB4L-SW is, how it operates within the New Zealand context, its theoretical and research basis, and its implementation process. Sections 2-8 correspond to the seven essential features for implementing PB4L-SW. The appendices provide additional information, templates, checklists, and activities.

Download Word versions of activity templates, forms, and checklists

The Word documents below will allow you to create and complete your own electronic versions of the activities, forms, and checklists from the manual. If you would prefer to create handwritten versions, photocopy the templates from the manual or download and print the PDFs below.

Section 2 - Principal commitment

Section 3 - Setting up

Section 4 - Establishing expectations

Section 5 - Teaching behaviours

Section 6 - Acknowledging behaviours

Section 7 - Discouraging behaviours

Section 8 - Monitoring and evaluation

Appendices

Download PDF versions of activity templates, forms, and checklists

The PDFs below will allow you to create handwritten versions of the activities, forms, and checklists from the manual. If you would prefer to create and complete your own electronic versions, download and print the Word documents above.

Section 2 - Principal commitment

Section 3 - Setting up

Section 4 - Establishing expectations

Section 5 - Teaching behaviours

Section 6 - Acknowledging behaviours

Section 7 - Discouraging behaviours

Section 8 - Monitoring and evaluation

Appendices

PB4L School-wide Tier Two implementation manual

This manual is designed to be used by a school PB4L-SW team to plan and implement PB4L-SW Tier Two. Those using it should have a strong working knowledge of PB4L-SW Tier One, and it is recommended that they also receive training or external support for implementation of Tier Two.

Download the manual

Section 1 of the manual provides a general overview of Tier Two, Section 2 discusses the functions and responsibilities of Tier Two teams, and Section 3 describes Tier Two systems and processes. Section 4 focuses on Functional Behavioural Assessment, Section 5 unpacks the Classroom Practices Team's role, and Section 6 looks at Tier Two interventions. The appendices provide support for assessing readiness for Tier Two, a sample Tier Two action plan, the latest version of the BAT assessment, and a sample answer to an exercise on Functional Behavioural Assessment.
PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual complete (PDF, 29 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Cover and contents (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 1 Overview (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 2 Working in teams (PDF, 4 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 3 Tier 2 processes (PDF, 2 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 4 Behaviour (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 5 Classroom Practices (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Section 6 Interventions (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Appendices (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual Rec Resources (PDF, 3 MB) PB4L-SW Tier 2 Manual References (PDF, 3 MB)

Download activity templates, forms and checklists

The interactive PDFs below will allow you to create and complete your own electronic versions of activities, forms, and checklists from the manual. Type into the fillable fields (which are coloured on screen but print as they appear in the manual), and then save the document as a record, to work on in the future, or to email to others.

Print the documents for hard copy records of what you've typed or if you would prefer to create handwritten versions. (Note that three of the PDFs have a mixture of portrait and landscape pages. To ensure these print properly, set 'Orientation' to 'Auto portrait/landscape' in the print dialogue box.)

Section 2 - Working in teams
Section 2.2 functions activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 32 KB) Section 2.2 planning comms activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 29 KB) Section 2.4 agenda template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 50 KB) Section 2.5 activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 23 KB)
Section 3 - Tier Two processes
Section 3.3 activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 34 KB) Section 3.5 activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 23 KB) Section 3.7 activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 34 KB)
Section 4 - Understanding and responding to behaviour
Section 4.3 FBA template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 22 KB) Section 4.4 behaviour support template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 27 KB) Section 4.4 Gemma activity template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 42 KB)
Section 5 - Strengthening classroom practices
Section 5.3 simple behaviour support template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 31 KB) Section 5.5 progress and monitoring template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 22 KB)
Section 6 - Interventions
Section 6.2 checklist template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 35 KB)
Appendices
Appendix 1 readiness analysis template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 30 KB) Appendix 2 action plan template (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 77 KB) Appendix 3 BAT (PB4L-SW Tier 2 manual) (PDF, 182 KB)

PB4L School-wide conference presentations and handouts

2017

Dr. Rob Horner

Dr. George Sugai

Nicole Macquet, Kerry Burton, Tyla Ahern, Lucy Chote, Kate Davies, Jessica Lett, Jarryd Londt, Abby McRoberts, Nathan Tregear-Watts, Joana Wilson

Institute of Professional Learning, University of Waikato

Ministry of Education

2016

Dr. Terry Scott

Susan Barrett

Judge Andrew Becroft

David Johnson and Jean Echternacht

Daniel Samuta and Arthur Mui

Jens Anderson, Shelley O'Sullivan, Adrienne Ainsley, Christina Morse and Westown School

Judy Cochrane and Liz Winfield

Karen Harris

Janette Merrin

Lea Woodward, Brenda Newton, Harataki Manihera, Louanna Garmonsway, Susanne Simmons-Kopa, and Kristen Burke

A seat at the table - student voice in action

Aotea College

Edgewater College

Kaitao College

Motueka South School

Otaki College

Turaki Primary School and Merivale School

2015

George Sugai

Dr Lucille Eber

Mina Pomare Pieta

Sally Boyd

Judy Cochrane

Diana Shepherd & Martin Henry

Liz Winfield, Joshua Couperus, Nicola Jackman, Kate Parker-Corney

Ministry of Education & sector partners

Aotea College

Gore High School

Katikati College

Otaki College

Oxford Area School

Prospect School

Tarawera High

Tawa College

Westport North School

2013

Dr Tim Lewis

Dr. Terry Scott

Anne Todd

Dr. Patti Hershfeldt

Warren Dawson

Jenny Langrish

2012

Dr. Laura Riffel

Tim Lewis

Media reports

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This resource supports teachers in all New Zealand primary and secondary schools to understand and draw on effective strategies that enhance students' behaviour, engagement, participation, and learning. Professional development facilitators and school leaders will also find it useful in their work with teachers and communities of learning in the areas of effective pedagogy and behaviour support.

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Our future is Māori

Whānau Ora puts whānau at the core of decision making about their future.

The agency whānau can turn to and rely on to help navigate them towards brighter futures.

We work with a holistic approach across our network of over 100 partners.

A Māori-led Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki has engaged with over 1000 whānau - including Māori and non-Māori.

How Whānau Ora and its network of 80 partners across Te Ika a Māui have come together to support whānau in response to COVID-19.

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The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency (formerly Te Pou Matakana) works to improve the wellbeing of whānau with short, medium and long-term goals to guide them towards their aspirations. We work with a holistic approach across our network of over 100 partners with a by Māori, for Māori, with Māori approach that has proven to be highly successful.

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Tupoho - Iwi and Community Social Services Trust • Healthpoint

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Tools that support access and participation in the community

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Tools that support access and participation in the community

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Aotearoa First Neurodiversity Centre, Support All To Think, Feel & Move, Without Fear of Judgment, To Create Accessible Enviroments.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Flying with a disability - Flying when you need special assistance - Plan | Air New Zealand

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If you or someone you’re travelling with has a hidden disability, you can wear a Hidden Disability lanyard which indicates to our staff that you may like some extra assistance or care.

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With the Be My Eyes app, you can support people living with low vision and assist them in achieving independence. A blind or a low-vision user may need support with anything from checking expiry dates, distinguishing colors, reading instructions or navigating new surroundings.

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blind association; association for the blind

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Whether you need a pair of sharp eyes or have some sight to lend, Be My Eyes is a simple, free tool to help people see the world better, together.

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Access Quest Navigation - Apps on Google Play

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Navigate with ease using accessible routes tailored to your needs.

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Providing free legal advice, advocacy, and education throughout New Zealand so you can understand your rights and take action.

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Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Services

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Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Services

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Nationwide Advocacy Service | Free support for New Zealanders about your health and disability care

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Nationwide Advocacy Service provides free support with health or disability complaints, Rights information, empowerment and education. For people and whānau across New Zealand.

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Welcome to DPA » Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

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Services supporting whānau through kaupapa Māori approaches.

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Services supporting whānau through kaupapa Māori approaches.

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Supports specifically related to learning and participation in education.

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Supports specifically related to learning and participation in education.

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We provide emergency housing for those in need for a maximum of 7 nights, but can be reviewed in extenuating circumstances. Contact is made via referring agency (where possible) who is responsible for the person/s whilst in the property. Other agencies are involved providing a ‘wrap-around’ service dependent on the needs of the client/s. Cost:$20 per person per night Concessions: ... Read More

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We want everyone to have somewhere safe and healthy to live.

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Ministry of Social Development - housing and support services - Ministry of Social Development

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Social Housing - Ministry of Social Development

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It's just an ed thing.

It is a way to connect every student to the learning experience, and a way at looking at learning that is fully inclusive and promotes success for all learners, regardless of ability.

Mike Marotta

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework that helps teachers plan learning to meet the diverse and variable needs of all students. Find out how flexible supports for learning can be embedded into an environment and made available to everyone. Explore how hidden barriers ...

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Supports that help people understand and protect their rights.

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Supports that help people understand and protect their rights.

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Supports for emotional wellbeing and mental health.

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Supports for emotional wellbeing and mental health.

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Supports for whānau caring for children with additional needs.

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Supports for whānau caring for children with additional needs.

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GoAble — Find Accessible Venues Near You

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Community-verified accessibility information for venues across Australia. Find cafés, parks, services and more that work for people with disability.

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Congratulations are in order for Ashley Nemeth, motivational speaker, writer, and blogger for her feature in Canadian Geographic's magazine issue announcing the largest accessibility project in North America. In this article, Ashley shares her experience as an individual who is totally blind navigating through Wascana Park, Regina, and the enrichment that the BlindSquare app now...

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Congratulations are in order for Ashley Nemeth, motivational speaker, writer, and blogger for her feature in Canadian Geographic's magazine issue announcing the largest accessibility project in North America. In this article, Ashley shares her experience as an individual who is totally blind navigating through Wascana Park, Regina, and the enrichment that the BlindSquare app now...

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Organisations that support disabled people and their whānau.

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Organisations that support disabled people and their whānau.

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Support for financial wellbeing and income support.

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Support for financial wellbeing and income support.

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Support for food, clothing and essential needs.

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Support for food, clothing and essential needs.