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Te Rōpū Ārahi o EGL Waitaha
Waitaha EGL Regional Leadership Group (WRLG)

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Kia ora, welcome to our website

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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:

one person talking, one person listening

Listen 

Listen to and strengthen the voice of our community

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Promote self-determination

Provide opportunities for learning, growth and thinking differently about what a good life can look like

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Amplify

Amplify the voices of our community and advocate for change

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You can find the WRLG Website Introduction Easy Read using the below links:
 

Keep updated

We update this website and our social media pages regularly so do keep popping back to see what's happening in our community.

 

You can also sign up to one of our newsletters to keep in the know.

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Upcoming Events

  • 7 days to the event
    Help improve key service areas of DSS - Christchurch public consultation
    30 Jul 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Sudima Christchurch Airport, 550 Memorial Avenue, Harewood, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
    Disabled people and their whānau are invited to share what good support looks like in some key areas of Disability Support Services. Consultation opens 8 June 2026. Workshop registrations and consultation documents available now.
  • Multiple Dates
    19 days to the event
    Disability Journey Into Adulthood
    11 Aug 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Online
    Free 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.
  • Disabled Community Monthly Meeting
    Disabled Community Monthly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    20 days to the event
    Disabled Community Monthly Meeting
    12 Aug 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
    Christchurch, Eastgate Shopping Centre Level 1, Linwood, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand
    Come 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. (tm)
  • 33 days to the event
    Next Steps - South Island's Leading Disability Expo
    25 Aug 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, 50 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    Wondering about the next steps in your disability journey? Explore over 100 disability services, supports and opportunities. Free parking
  • 37 days to the event
    North Canterbury Disability Expo
    29 Aug 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    Rangiora High School Hall, 125 East Belt, Rangiora 7400, New Zealand
    Join us for an afternoon of connection and learning. Find out about the support available and discover opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. #carers #whānau #providers #disabled
  • 59 days to the event
    Quick Connections: Where Purpose Meets People
    20 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
    Do you answer yes to the following questions 1. Do you hire your own support workers using an EGL or IF Budget? 2. Would you be available from 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, 20th September 2026 to meet with job seekers to see if there is a connection? Registrations essential
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