Your Way | Kia Roha supports disabled people to live the lives they choose in their communities.
Your Way l Kia Roha, formerly known as Life Unlimited Charitable Trust, creates meaningful impact in the lives of disabled people. Our vision is to see disabled people thriving, living the lives they choose in their communities. Our bicultural name recognises the history of our organisation which is grounded in Te Ao Pakeha (the Pakeha world) and our aspiration to establish and maintain connections between Te Ao Maori (the Maori world) and Te Ao Pakeha in the context of tangata Whaikaha (disabled people) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Each person who connects with Your Way l Kia Roha can express their choice and control over decisions impacting their life. We provide guidance, resources, and connections for disabled people, and family / whanau supporting disabled people, to weave together in a way that meets their aspirations and forms a community response. Connect with us to find out how we can support you to live the life you choose.
02/03/2026
Today, 3 March, is World Hearing Day and the start of Hearing Awareness Month here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nearly 1 in 5 Kiwis experience some form of hearing loss and here at Your Way | Kia Roha we provide free, independent hearing therapy and support services across New Zealand for citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over experiencing hearing loss.
Our services are funded by the New Zealand Government and focus on helping individuals manage the impact of hearing loss on their daily lives.
🔥 A sensory theatre experience created especially for disabled audiences 🔥
Ahi After Mahuika is a powerful, multi-sensory journey inspired by the Māori goddess of fire. Blending original music, storytelling, movement, and gentle interactive moments, this production from Glass Ceiling Arts Collective has been thoughtfully designed for people with sensory, cognitive, and physical access needs.
Disabled audiences are not an afterthought in this work. They are at the heart of the experience.
After a fantastic reception in Hamilton, this show is now coming to Tāmaki at both The Factory Theatre and Te Pou Theatre ✨
📍 The Factory Theatre
2 and 3 March | 10am and 1pm
Show Your Ability 2026 is next week and we'll be there!
It's a chance to explore equipment, support services and information providers, all for free! Our team will be there to answer any disability related questions you might have, including about future planning and funding.
📅 Wednesday 4 March
🕘 9am - 3pm
📌 Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
For those supporting individuals with complex health needs and their whānau, some of the hardest conversations are those about planning for the future, and the uncertainty it brings. Too often these conversations happen late, in moments of crisis, or are left to health professionals towards the end of life.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Navigating Future Goals of Care Conversations Together
Disability Support Services (DSS) is changing how supports are assessed and allocated for disabled people, families, whānau and carers. These were announced in September 2025 by the Minister for Disability Issues. The changes are informed by what the disability community told the Government in 2025, and by the Independent Review in 2024. The first stage of these changes begin this week, with further changes in April.
Find out more on our website.
Disability Support Services (DSS) is changing how supports are assessed and allocated for disabled people, families, whānau and carers.
05/02/2026
✨ Week One Done! ✨
Our brand new Rangatahi Programme – To Ara Whakatupuranga (your path of finding yourself) is officially underway 🙌
This kaupapa supports disabled rangatahi (16–30) to grow their understanding of their rights and responsibilities, while building the skills for confident, self-directed adulthood. Guided by kaupapa Māori values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and mana motuhake, the programme focuses on strengthening confidence, capability, and self-determination.
Huge mihi to Seed Waikato for generously sharing their space with us 💛
22/01/2026
Life Fit is back for 2026! 🤸♀️💪🥳
Join our programme facilitator in an exciting gym circuit and work to your own fitness goals.
Life Fit runs twice a week during school terms. Come as often as you'd like.
It's a chance to explore equipment, support services and information providers, all for free! Our team will be there to answer any disability related questions you might have, including about future planning and funding.
📅 Wednesday 4 March
🕘 9am - 3pm
📌 Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
Today is International Braille Day, marked each year on 4 January to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, who developed the Braille system in the 19th century after losing his sight as a child. His work transformed access to reading, writing, and education for people who are blind or have low vision - and its impact continues today.
Braille remains a vital format, alongside other alternate formats such as audio recordings, large print, and digital accessibility tools. Having information available in multiple formats helps ensure everyone can access learning, services, and opportunities in ways that work best for them.
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Keep up-to-date with what's happening at Life Unlimited - one of New Zealand's key providers of disability services and information.
Life Unlimited is a charitable trust – a not for profit organisation governed by a board of trustees. We have a head office in Hamilton but offer services throughout New Zealand, as well as retail stores selling assistive living equipment and advice in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, Lower Hutt, Hastings and online at www.mobilitycentre.co.nz
Our key services include autism information, hearing therapy, Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) and Waikato community programmes encouraging participation in local communities.
The organisation began in 1979 as the Disabled Living Centre (Waikato) Trust Inc, and changed its operating name in 1997 to Life Unlimited to reflect the wider scope of services being provided – “Life” meaning “Living Independence for Everyone”.
We strive to meet the cultural needs of people with disabilities, applying the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Everyone is considered as an individual. We are responsible to the communities in which we live and work. The name, Te Ao Marama – “the glow of the moon” was chosen by Life Unlimited’s kaumatua to reflect our commitment to collaborating with disabled people, whanau, hapu and iwi to create enlightenment within our communities.
We openly welcome your comments on this page. We ask that you are polite and respectful with your comments and views. Offensive language or material will be removed.
You can also visit our website at www.lifeunlimited.net.nz or check out our online retail store at www.mobilitycentre.co.nz which sells a great range of assistive living products and mobility scooters.
