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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:
What's On Near You
Ngā kaupapa kei te heke mai
Upcoming Events
- Multiple Dates6 days to the event20 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 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.
- 15 days to the event29 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm70 Langdons Road, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandKnow your rights as a tenant, how to raise concerns, navigating the complaints process, and support / advocacy services and agencies available. What are core rights for all renters? What do tenancy rights in the disability sector look like?
- 15 days to the event29 Oct 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm70 Langdons Road, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandWhat are Reasonable accommodations? Is there a duty to provide accommodations at my workplace? How do I ask for an accommodation around my disability at school? What does the law say?
- 16 days to the event30 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm70 Langdons Road, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandHow do I advocate for my child with the school? What is the difference between a stand down and a suspension? What are my child’s rights to an education? What does the law say?
- 16 days to the event30 Oct 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm70 Langdons Road, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandHow can your child be supported to make their own decisions as they get older? Covering legal capacity and supported decision making, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Welfare Guardianship and Property Management under the (PPPR) Act.
- 26 days to the event09 Nov 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmNorth New Brighton Community Centre, 93 Marine Parade, North New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New ZealandDo you use Individualised Funding or Flexible Funding (including Carer Support), or would you like to learn more about these support options? This is your chance ! Numbers are limited by the size of the room so please make sure you register.
Multiple Dates28 days to the event11 Nov 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.
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