Te Rōpū Ārahi o EGL Waitaha
Waitaha EGL Regional Leadership Group (WRLG)
Kia ora, welcome to our website
Enabling Good Lives (EGL) is an approach to guide positive change so that ALL disabled people and their whānau have greater choice and control over their lives.
The Waitaha Enabling Good Lives (EGL) Regional Leadership Group's purpose is to lead this change in Waitaha (Canterbury).
We do this in 3 main ways:
Listen
Listen to and strengthen the voice of our community
Promote self-determination
Provide opportunities for learning, growth and thinking differently about what a good life can look like
Amplify
Amplify the voices of our community and advocate for change
You can find the WRLG Website Introduction Easy Read using the below links:
10 March 2026
Update from Disability Support Services
DSS have advised that from 1 April 2026, people who use flexible funding through Disability Support Services (DSS) will have more flexibility in how they use their funding for disability-related supports.
The purchasing rules for flexible funding will be removed, while people’s allocated budgets stay the same as they are now. This means there will be no disruption to current supports.
These changes apply to people who use flexible funding. If you don’t receive flexible funding, nothing changes for you.
EGL Principles in Action
Understanding the EGL Principle 'Person Centred'
Person-centred means the plan is built around the person, not the system. Their interests, culture, communication style, sensory needs, strengths, and routines all matter.
Instead of fitting into a service, the supports fit around the person.
In real life: Ezekiel’s family can live life at HIS pace, there are less pressures and constraints due to how he can use Enabling Good Lives. A great example in the video is how they can get an annual zoo pass, this allows them to do short trips to see one animal rather than feel they need to see everything on a one day pass.
Watch Ezekiels story to learn more about how EGL works for him and his whānau.
What's On Near You
Ngā kaupapa kei te heke mai
Upcoming Events
- 18 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmTūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandAn evening conversation with Alta Sacra about everyday life as a neurodivergent person, from their perspective as an autistic adult with ADHD (AuDHD). Alta is also a parent of an autistic child.
- Multiple Dates19 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmOnlineFree online interactive sessions with the Disability Journey Into Adulthood team perfect for young adults with a disability, a caregiver, or an advocate these sessions cover a wide range of topics.
Multiple Dates08 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:45 pmChristchurch, Eastgate Shopping Centre Level 1, Linwood, Christchurch 8141, New ZealandCome and add your voice and connect with other disabled people. You can join in person or online, regularly or just when you can. NZSL Interpreters are available - please let us know if you would like them to attend.- 17 Apr 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmYouth & Cultural Development Building, 301 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandFREE – for rangatahi over 13 or young adults with FASD, plus a caregiver or support person.
- Multiple Dates23 Apr 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmMatatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer, 25 Smarts Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New ZealandAre you a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent child (0-18 years)? Come and learn how you can support their social skills with Talk Together. Free, no bookings required
- Fidget Toy Making Drop-In Session30 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmTūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandTemplates and designs will be available for easy 3D printing and creating your own fidget toys. Come and learn how you can use the library to create more things! A small fee for materials will apply.
- Multiple Dates04 May 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBraintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandThis session speaks to the power of music to reroute brain pathways, support neuroplasticity, and builds confidence and connection.