Family, Whanau and Disability

Oct 17 2021

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Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Family, Whanau and Disability. This podcast features interviews with parents, professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities in New Zealand. Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability.

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40. The Importance of Beginning Early

Oct 17 2021 30 mins

Ursula Christel has 3 sons. In 1998 her middle son was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare condition that affects 1:15,000 people. As life got busy, so did Ursula. She co-founded The Angelman Network, a NZ based registered charity that shares up-to-date information about Angelman Syndrome and offers support to families in New Zealand. She attended as many disability related wo

39. The Importance of Relationship Building with Whanau and the Wider Community

Sep 15 2021 30 mins

Presenters: Jo Hannah Produced by Parent to Parent NZGuests: Jo Ellis Jo Ellis is a single mum to Harvey, an enthusiastic, inquisitive teenage boy that was born with Cri Du Chat Syndrome. Prior to Harvey being born, Jo had lived overseas but returned to her hometown in New Zealand to set up a new life for her and Harvey not long after he was born. Jo has navigated the world of dis

38. Mainstream First in Education with Frian Wadia

Jul 31 2021 38 mins

Presenters: Jo HannahProduced by Parent to Parent NZGuests: Frian WadiaFrian Wadia is a mother of 3 lovely boys 16yrs, 14yrs and 12yrs old, all with varying disabilities and learning needs. Through her experiences within the education and health systems, she has become a passionate advocate for creating systemic change to ensure inclusion and enabling a meaningful dignified life fo

37. CareerMoves, Disability and Employment

Jul 18 2019 16 mins

Research: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by: Parent to Parent Support and Information TeamGuestsMark SmithManaging Director of CareerMovesProgramme SynopsisLouise and Mark discuss how CareerMoves support people with disabilities and employers to work together to enable independent employment opportunities.Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform,

35. Powerchair Football with Peter van Vroonhoven

Jul 16 2019 63 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuestsPeter van VroonhovenPeter’s connection to disability and para-sports is through his son who plays Powerchair Football.He coordinates the sport in the Waikato and is Vice President of New Zealand Powerchair Football’s national body - https://paraf

36. Takiwatanga Sanctuary

Jun 17 2019 31 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuestsSteve Brown – ex chef, therapist with expertise in disability and autismPhil Brown – mental health nurseProgramme SynopsisDavid and Louise talk to Steve and Phil about the work they do for families of children with

34. Interview with Lorna Sullivan about EGL and Service Providers

Jun 15 2019 24 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise ask the Minister about what is in this new “Wellness Budget” that is going to benefit disabled people and the people who support them.Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, In

33. Budget Special 2019 with Minister Carmel Sepuloni

Jun 14 2019 20 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise ask the Minister about what is in this new “Wellness Budget” that is going to benefit disabled people and the people who support them.Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, In

32. Minimum Wage Exemption for Workers with Disabilities

Jun 13 2019 35 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise and David interview the Parent to Parent Volunteer Co-ordinator Carol Armstrong about the recent SafeSquares campaignTune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, Inform

31. SafeSquares with Carol Armstrong

Jun 12 2019 48 mins

Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise and David interview the Parent to Parent Volunteer Co-ordinator Carol Armstrong about the recent SafeSquares campaign.Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, Infor