Community Courses, Seminars and Workshops

My Business Starter Programme – Do you work with disabled people who want to start up their own business? Or maybe you are disabled yourself and have an idea for a business, and, not quite sure whether to go ahead with it or not?  Then don’t miss the chance to take part in the last My Business Starter Programme for 2024.  The Disability Business Network are running a starter programme for disabled people who want to be self-employed. If you’re eligible, the course is free. To find out more, click here or either send an email to the programme’s partners CCS Disability Action at Support@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or phone 027 213 1820.

Anxiety NZ Trust with the help of Ministry of Social Development has created Empowered – a free online wellbeing programme that is accessible 24/7 anywhere in New Zealand.  Empowered is a free, self-paced, online course from Anxiety NZ to help people improve their mental wellbeing.

• You will receive practical, easy to implement ideas to support your own and others’ mental health.
• You’ll build new skills and come away with your own personalised well-being plan to support your wellbeing goals now, and into the future.

These tools are for everyone. Your whānau. Your friends. Your workmates, and our community. When people see you taking care of your mental wellbeing, they may be inspired to do so as well. When you’re thriving, you can help others thrive too!  There are 10 sections you can engage with in many ways. There are videos, a text-based version and an audio version. From what wellbeing is, to mental wellbeing for those with health challenges or long-term disabilities, how to make a personal wellbeing plan and how to help loved ones with their mental wellbeing while protecting themselves from caregiver burnout. Each section also has a worksheet to summarise and to help you to work on your goals.  Click here for the flyer.  You can sign up for Empowered here.

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Immersion Camps – 3 locations: Christchurch, Hamilton and Kapiti Coast (near Wellington). Throughout the camp, you’ll be surrounded by other learners and experienced NZSL users, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice and improve your NZSL skills, with a full schedule of a Panel/Q&A, 2 workshops, lots of NZSL activities and a fun-filled Drama on Saturday evening. You’ll be able to learn and connect with others in a fun and supportive environment. By the end of the camp, you’ll have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of NZSL and the Deaf community. Take this chance to take your NZSL skills to the next level and make lasting connections! Registration is now OPEN for EARLYBIRD until the end of July! New Zealand Citizens and Residents only. Learn NZSL immersion camp for one whole weekend! To book your spot and start your NZSL learning journey, visit www.nzsl4u.co.nz/camp now! Facebook video link More info: admin@nzsl4u.com

Independent Living Services – Comfortable with Money

Te Pou – Atea Disability 101 online workshops – Ātea is an exciting training programme led by disabled people that aims to increase participants’ awareness of attitudes towards disabled people, and how to reduce barriers so that everyone can participate fully in society.