CCS Disability Action

20/11/2025

The celebrations continue! 🎉
We're well over halfway through our 90th anniversary events now, as we head towards the end of the year. Here are some snapshots from Northland, Auckland, North Taranaki, South and Central Taranaki, and Nelson. Once again we can't say thank you enough to all the people made the magic happen.

Video description: Slideshow of photos from the above events, featuring people celebrating, eating food, amazing cakes, banners with photos from each decade, and pieces of history laid out on display.

18/11/2025

The season finale of Books Beyond Barriers is here! 🎉

Host Krissy Wright closes the second season by taking listeners on a journey through powerful reads that spark calm, amplify disabled voices, celebrate indigenous women, protect children’s boundaries, and inspire resilience in challenging times.

From Alice Wong’s Disability Visibility to Qiane Matata-Sipu’s Nuku, Elizabeth Cole’s Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger, and Rebecca Lipp’s How to Stay Sane in This Crazy World – this finale is a reminder that stories can change how we see ourselves and each other.

Tune in on OAR FM Dunedin (105.4FM and 1575AM) at 10:30 today, or stream via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the CCS Disability Action website (full transcripts included): https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/books-beyond-barriers

Thank you to our incredible listenership for being part of this journey – keep an eye out for a fresh season coming in 2026!


Image description: Podcast host Krissy Wright smiles and waves while holding a book in front of a microphone. Text reads “Episode 32: Never Can Say Goodbye – Season finale now streaming on Books Beyond Barriers.”

17/11/2025

We're hiring! Have you always wanted a job where you can make a real difference? Learn all about what it's like to work with CCS Disability Action on our website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/join-our-team

Check out our current listings:
• Full-time Family Support Coordinator, Christchurch
• Part-time Respite & Community Support Workers, Whangārei
• Casual/part-time Community Support Worker, Otago
• Part-time Branch Administrator, Tauranga

We look forward to receiving your application!

Check out CCS Disability Action's job vacancies, employee benefits, why dedicated professionals working to support disabled people in New Zealand choose to work for CCS Disability Action.

14/11/2025

🔥 Warm thanks to The Lion Foundation
We’re delighted to acknowledge a generous grant from The Lion Foundation, which funded a much-needed heating upgrade at our Wellington national office.

This upgrade has made our space more comfortable and welcoming – not just for our hardworking team, but for the many groups we host throughout the year.

Our national office supports the mahi of 17 offices across the motu and coordinates national services and advocacy.

Thank you to the Lion Foundation for investing in the wellbeing of the people who make this work happen. Your support helps us continue our mission to see every disabled person woven into the lives of their whānau and community. 💛

Image description: Side-by-side photos of national office team members Irene and Kate, each at their desk, smiling. The Lion Foundation logo is at the bottom.

13/11/2025

A relay to remember: 1985 🏃
This photo captures the Ashburton Territorials running into town after a six-hour relay in support of CCS Disability Action.

It’s one of many moments from our history that reflect the dedication of everyday New Zealanders helping to build a more inclusive society.

Now, on our 90th anniversary, we’re still moving forward – thanks to the incredible communities and allies who’ve always had our back.



Image description: A black and white photo shows a group of Ashburton Territorials running in formation with two young people in wheelchairs out in front. A green square icon, with rounded corners, on the top right-hand-corner of the image contains white text that reads: 90 years. The ‘0’ in the 90 has a sparkle placed on the top of it.

11/11/2025

How awesome is this? Some incredibe mahi from the Dig It! team and volunteers! 🌱🌈
If you'd like to get involved with our Royal Oak community garden, head to our website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/dig-it

07/11/2025

💚 Celebrating 31 years of care and connection – Lyn Anthony 💚

Since 1992, Lyn has been a much-loved part of the CCS Disability Action whānau. From greeting tamariki with jellybeans at reception to supporting our Southern Regional Leadership Team today, she’s brought warmth, humour and heart to every role.

Lyn’s story is full of moments that show what it means to truly care – for people, for community, and for the kaupapa.

📖 Read more about Lyn’s journey and the mahi she continues to love. Link in comments.

Image description: On a light pink background is a circular photo of Lyn, smiling, wearing a headband with the number 31 in silver. Below in pink is the text: 'Celebrating Lyn Anthony. 31 years with CCS Disability Action'. Image has rounded corners, a white border, and the CCSDA icon in the top left corner.

06/11/2025

More Southern and Central region celebrations! 🥳
Our Whanganui, Otago, Waitaki, and Christchurch branches held their 90th anniversary events these past few weeks – huge thank you to all involved! We loved having That Blind Woman Julie Woods as guest speaker in Otago. Also awesome to have longstanding staff members, people we support, local committee members, and of course our fabulous CE Mel Smith attending. Do you recognise any familiar faces?

Video description: Slideshow of photos and short clips from recent celebrations, all indoor in decorated venues. There are photos of guests enjoying themselves, speeches and presentations, yummy food, awesome cakes, a photobooth, displays of past memories, and people smiling for pictures. Video ends with our 90th icon on a black background with gold sparkles.

04/11/2025

Early intervention can change lives – and in our latest episode of Books Beyond Barriers, we explore how.

Host Krissy Wright chats with Vicky Brown from CCS Disability Action Otago about supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities through inclusive education and family-centred services. Plus, Krissy reviews the 2024 edition of Inclusive Education in the Early Years – a must-read for educators and whānau.

Listen on OAR FM Dunedin (105.4FM and 1575AM) at 10:30 today, or stream via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the CCS Disability Action website.

New episodes of Books Beyond Barriers will be broadcast fortnightly via OAR FM Dunedin on Wednesdays at 10:30 am and replayed on Saturdays at 12:00 pm and Sundays at 11:00 pm. The full episode catalogue and transcripts are also available on this page: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/books-beyond-barriers

04/11/2025

Are you a disabled person on the benefit? Will you be impacted by the recently announced Jobseeker changes? An RNZ reporter would like to hear from you for an upcoming news story on how these changes affect the disabled community.

We know the benefit system isn't working well for disabled people. Sharing your experience can bring awareness to this issue, creating potential for change.

If you're keen to have your say, please get in touch!

Image description: The words 'Opportunity to speak about Jobseeker changes' in orange on a lighter orange background.

03/11/2025

Join our team! We have a variety of jobs available across Aotearoa. Learn all about what it's like to work with CCS Disability Action on our website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/join-our-team

Check out our current listings:
• Part-time Respite & Community Support Workers, Whangārei
• Casual/part-time Community Support Worker, Otago
• Part-time Branch Administrator, Tauranga

We look forward to receiving your application!

Check out CCS Disability Action's job vacancies, employee benefits, why dedicated professionals working to support disabled people in New Zealand choose to work for CCS Disability Action.