WellAble

07/08/2025

Excited to hear that i.Drive is coming back to Wellington! Check out the details in the post below!

I.Drive is coming BACK to WELLINGTON BY POPULAR DEMAND! Are you a disabled person who is looking to gain their Learner's Licence?
YES runs the I.Drive Licensing Program as an interactive and comprehensive theory-based workshop to support you in attaining your license.
The workshop includes:
-Going through the New Zealand Road Code in an easy-learning manner
-Participants will be given a take-home workbook
-Free pizza for lunch
-Support booking your learner's test
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.
When: 19th of August
Where: NZTA Office - 44 Bowen Street Thorndon
Visit the registration page to secure your spot! https://www.ilead.org.nz/i-drive-2025-registration-form

01/08/2025

Thank you Lawrence Kirby for joining us this morning for our first day at 112 Rimu Road! Along with our General Manager Naomi, they officially cut the red ribbon! We are really enjoying our first day at the new Centre. Thank you to all our lovely customers who have come to say hi!

01/08/2025

Huge thanks to Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai and Kaumātua Alby for coming to bless our new building. As part of this we honoured and thanked Rakauoteora Te Maipi Koro Don. It was a special moment for our Staff, Board and Volunteers as we head into this new season in our new venue

30/07/2025

The Big Day is Tomorrow! ✨

We are hard at work getting ready for the move and are SO excited for our Grand Opening tomorrow! With spot prizes available and our friendly staff ready to help we hope to see you there. We will be open between 9am and 3pm on Friday 1st August at 112 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

30/07/2025

Closed Thursday 31st July 2025

WellAble at 110 Rimu Road is officially closed!

We are closed on Thursday 31st July 2025 to prepare for our move to the new Centre. We will be open again at 9am on 1st August for our Grand Opening Event at 112 Rimu Road! We hope to see you there!

28/07/2025

HOW LUCKY ARE WE!! 💖

This is our last week in 110 Rimu Road and as you can imagine, we have loads of stuff that needs to be moved to our new premises at 112 Rimu Road. With a weather bomb heading our way, we had to think quick and get some stuff moved today before the weather turns.

We were so lucky to have 2 amazing PTs from City Fitness help us with some of our very heavy lifting. Charlie and Kyle, you are AMAZING and we really appreciate all your help today!! 🤩💪

27/07/2025

This Week At WellAble!

It's a big week for us here at WellAble as we have our Grand Opening of our new Centre on Friday!

To prepare for the move we will be closed on Thursday 31st July. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but hope that our lovely new Centre will make it all worth it 😊

We can't wait to see you at the Grand Opening on Friday 1st August. We will be open from 9am-3pm for a fun day with spot prizes and our friendly staff ready to help with all your Information and Equipment needs.

24/07/2025

Whaimana - Support My Decisions

A fantastic new website launched today - https://www.supportmydecisions.nz/

Whaimana provides resources and real-life examples to show how to support people to make decisions – large and small – without taking over.

Everyone has the right to make decisions about their life. These decisions can be everyday choices, like what to wear. These decisions can be life-changing choices, like where to live.

Making decisions can be hard sometimes. That's why we often ask someone we trust for help. A friend might help you pick new glasses. A mechanic might explain the options for repairing your car. We get help, but in the end, we make the final choice.

Peoples’ ability to make decisions can be affected by many things including brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities, mental distress and neurodiversity. Supported decision-making means helping someone make their own choices, even if they need extra support.

This website explains supported decision-making and how to use it. It's helpful for anyone including:

- decision-makers
- family, whānau, and friends
- paid supporters
- supporters who have EPOA (Enduring Power of Attorney) or Guardian roles
- advocates (people who speak up for others).

This website shares information and resources about supported decision-making. Supported decision-making helps people to make their own decisions about their lives.

18/07/2025

Some fun and interesting Friday viewing for you 😊

14/07/2025

There are some horror stories about the wreckage left behind when people die without leaving a will, but now something watertight is easier to draw up than ever before.

10/07/2025

We're On The Move!

Did you guess right? WellAble is on the move and the great news is we're just heading next door to 112 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu opening on 1st August.

We are so excited to be in our new space we are having a Grand Opening to celebrate! On 1st August between 9am and 3pm we will be celebrating with spot prizes and the usual friendly advice and information you have come to expect from our Centre.

Come and join us to celebrate!

09/07/2025

I wonder what we could be up to.......?!