November 4, 2022

You are invited to a “Know Your Rights – Info Session” on Monday, 7th of November at 5:00pm at the Franz Josef Movie Theatre, HeliServices building, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef Our wonderful Advocate Nish will be there so you can learn about your rights when accessing a health or disability service, and find out[...]

November 1, 2022

November is National Men’s Health Awareness Month and with it comes various efforts to create a defense for men’s health, like Movember and No-Shave November. This month specifically raises awareness and support of those facing prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues.

October 28, 2022

 Tomorrow, two of our wonderful Advocate’s will be available at the Age on the GO Expo at the Horowhenua Events Centre, Victoria Street, in Levin! The Expo is on from 10am to 3pm (Friday the 28th of October 2022) and there are buses running from around Horowhenua which are Free for SuperGold card holders, and[...]

October 18, 2022

Something I get asked regularly is “Is there any point?” and YES! There is a point, its about sharing your voice, having your say about the care and service you have received! Your voice matters! Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Services is a FREE service to support you to resolve your concerns about a Health or[...]

October 14, 2022

Some of our wonderful Advocate’s will be at the SWELL Expo on Monday 17 October, 9am–2.30pm at the Lincoln Event Centre Christchurch. Our Advocate’s will be there for the duration of the Expo to meet with the community, promote our role, and talk about the Code of Rights. We will be giving away awesome merchandise[...]

October 12, 2022

A lot of whanau struggle with closed doors and barriers to healthcare after a breakdown in communication with their Health or Disability Provider. Young families often feel overwhelmed when they want to express their concerns to a Health or Disability Service Provider, all whilst wanting to re-establish or maintain a relationship with them. General health[...]