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People First New Zealand

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    People First New Zealand Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi is a Disabled People’s Organisation run by and for people with learning (intellectual) disability.

     

    People First NZ:

    • speaks up about things that affect people with learning disability
    • speaks up for change to make things better.

     

    People First NZ teaches people with learning disability about self-advocacy.

    Self-advocacy is about: 

    • knowing your rights
    • speaking up for your rights in your life, our community and to government. 

    There are many People First NZ groups around New Zealand. Groups meet every month.

    Group meetings are a safe way to: 

    • learn about your rights
    • speak up about things that are important to you.

    Groups are where you can become a member.

    To be a member of People First NZ you need to:

    • have a learning disability
    • be 18 years old or over.

    It does not cost any money to be a member of People First NZ.

    Contact us to find out about a People First NZ meeting near you.

    People First NZ also has an Easy Read translation service called Make it Easy that uses words and pictures to make information easy to understand. 
     
    We also run courses for people with learning disability that services can contract us to deliver.
    As well as an online web app.  
    Learn with Us Web App

    Services Provided

    Advocacy
    Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
    Disability support services

    Service types

    • Disability information and advisory services
    Information, education & support
    Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

    Charges

    It is free to be a member of People First.

    Age groups

    • Adult / Pakeke

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free