CCS Disability Action

26/02/2026

NZCCSS shared a statement on the child poverty statistics released by Statistics NZ today. It's concerning that the number of children living in poverty has increased since 2022, with now 1 in 4 disabled children living in material hardship. We agree that there needs to be more investment, and support their call on the Government to commit to change. Our tamariki deserve better.

Read more:

NZCCSS statement on the latest child poverty statistics released by Statistics NZ showing a statistically significant increase in children living in poverty since 2022 for two out of the three primary child poverty measures.

25/02/2026

Wairarapa Disability Expo is this weekend! It was a great success last year and our team are looking forward to being there again. Come check out our stall!

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23/02/2026

That Blind Woman Julie Woods is back with My Business Stars Series 3!

This season is packed with powerful, funny, and honest conversations with disabled entrepreneurs from across Aotearoa. These are people building businesses with real grit, creativity, and heart.

Tune in weekly on Tuesdays at 12pm, or catch the episodes on demand here:
▶️ CCS Disability Action: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars
▶️ OAR FM: https://oar.org.nz/shows/my-business-stars/
▶️ Listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast provider.

My Business Stars is brought to you by the Disability Business Network and supported by CCS Disability Action. disabilitybusinessnetwork.org

CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance | NZ On Air

23/02/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars opens with an inspiring conversation featuring Mark Inglis.

Mark is a double amputee, Everest summiteer, Paralympic medallist and disability advocate whose work through Limbs4All supports disabled communities in Nepal and Cambodia. In this episode, he talks with host Julie Woods about resilience, leadership and the experiences that have shaped his life as an entrepreneur.

🎧 Listen to Mark’s episode and access the full transcript here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars/episode-21

New episodes air on OAR 105.4FM every Tuesday at 12:00 pm and replay on Thursdays at 9:00 am. You can also find the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Mark Inglis is a double amputee, Everest summiteer and Paralympic medallist who has built a career across science, winemaking, entrepreneurship and disability advocacy. He is also the founder of Limbs4All, supporting disabled communities in Nepal and Cambodia. In this episode, host Julie Woods talk

20/02/2026

We've been loving Blind Low Vision's posts! Should we join in on the trend with our staff members' furry friends? 🐶

19/02/2026

Season 3 of My Business Stars lands on 24 February, and you won’t want to miss it! This season is packed with powerful, funny, honest conversations from disabled entrepreneurs across Aotearoa – people building businesses with grit, creativity and heart.

We can’t wait to share these stories with you!

Launching 24 February on the CCS Disability Action website, all major streaming platforms and at 12:00 pm on OAR FM Dunedin 105.4 FM. Check out the full catalogue of episodes and transcripts here: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/my-business-stars

Video description: Julie talking to the camera in the OAR FM studio. She is wearing a My Business Stars t-shirt.

17/02/2026

Have you heard of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights (PPPR) Act? It's what's making disabled people pay fees to audit their own spending. In a case reported on by Stuff, this added up to $624 – a huge portion of the man's income. 💵

Disabled Leadership Advisor Nathan Bond explains how this led to a petition, and our response. We are calling for these unfair fees to be waived and eventually a complete overhaul of the PPPR Act that incorporates supported decision making.

Read the article at the link in the comments. ⬇️

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16/02/2026

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 this week's latest vacancy:
• Part-time Community Support Worker, Southland

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.

13/02/2026

Awesome friendships made through IHC’s online volunteer programme! If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, get in touch with IHC.

12/02/2026

Did you know you can view all our 90th anniversary posts in our Memories Hub? https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/memories-hub

From glimpses of the past to celebration recaps, we hope you enjoy browsing through the gallery. 📚🎉

And stay tuned, as we'll be sharing many more throwbacks this year!

Memories hub A time to reflectAs the year progresses, we'll be highlighting and sharing the stories of people, places and moments that make us who we are. So, keep an eye out – you just might be one of the CCS Disability Action whānau featured! Honouring the past, one post at a timeCatch up on th...

11/02/2026

"The standard we walk past is the standard we accept. By ignoring the findings of this report, the Government is accepting that poverty, isolation, and fear are acceptable outcomes for disabled New Zealanders. We do not accept that."

Last December, Citizens Advice Bureau NZ released Mana Āki - Dignity for all: a spotlight report on welfare support. Policy Analyst Phoebe Eden-Mann breaks down their findings in this response (link in comments). We thank CAB for their mahi and urge the Government to take the recommended steps.

Image description: Circular photo of Phoebe on a pale green background with green text below: "A failed system: Response to CAB report on welfare support". Image has rounded corners, a white border, and the CCSDA icon in the top left corner.