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Waitaha EGL Regional Leadership Group

Ko te arahi i nga huringa ma te whakanui i te reo o te hunga haua me nga whanau katoa kia nui ake te whiriwhiri me te mana whakahaere mo o raatau oranga.

one person talking, one person listening
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loudspeaker amplifying voice

Whakarongo mai

Whakamana

Whakanuia

Whakarongo, whakakaha hoki i te reo o to tatou hapori

Whakatairanga i nga whai waahi ki te ako me te tipu me te whakaaro rereke mo te ahua o te ao

Whakanuia nga reo o to tatou hapori me te tohe mo te huringa

EGL Principles in Action

We’re running an eight-week series on the Enabling Good Lives principles. Each week, we are breaking down one principle and sharing what it looks like day-to-day. Catch up on previous weeks here.
 

Week 2: Beginning early 

 

Beginning early means getting support before things become overwhelming or stressful.

It’s not only about childhood, its about acting early at any stage of life.

When planning starts early, people have time to think, explore, try things out, and build the skills they need without pressure.

In real life: Stevie's family now have the support they need to give her plenty of opportunities to explore her interests out in the community with her support worker. She is learning new skills and her father is hopeful Stevie will be able to have independence when she is older.

Watch the video of Stevie and her father Steve to hear all about their good lives

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.

 

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What's On Near You 

Nga Takahanga kei te heke mai

  • Multiple Dates
    09 Tīh 2025 9:30 AM – 11:53 AM
    Ōtautahi, 366 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, Aotearoa
    09 Tīh 2025 9:30 AM – 11:53 AM
    Ōtautahi, 366 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, Aotearoa
    Catholic Social Services, 336 Cashel Street, Central City kei te tukuna ano e ratou he tapahi makawe kore utu ia rua o nga Turei mai i te 9.30am ki te 1.30pm timata i te 13 o Haratua 2025 💇Karekau he tikiti e hiahiatia ana - tahuri mai!
  • 10 Tīh 2025 3:30 PM – 14 Tīh 2025 4:00 PM
    10 Tīh 2025 3:30 PM – 14 Tīh 2025 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Don’t miss this extraordinary, once-every-four-years celebration of unity, talent, and achievement!
  • 19 Tīh 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lyttelton, Lyttelton, New Zealand
    19 Tīh 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lyttelton, Lyttelton, New Zealand
    Whether you’re keen to simply enjoy being out on the harbour, learn a new skill, or even take sailing further into racing, Sailability could be for you.
  • Multiple Dates
    11 Pēp 2026 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
    Christchurch, Eastgate Shopping Centre Level 1, Linwood, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand
    11 Pēp 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.
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