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Two organisations focusing on what they do best and bringing that together can create magic. In the case of Enable New Zealand and local disability sport organisation, Parafed Manawatū, that means going wheels-up for wheelchair basketball.

After many years of organic development, the Enable website team launched a 'with us not for us' navigation update project, with the help of many wonderful Assessors.

How can we create a space where our neurodivergent community are not just accepted but have every opportunity to thrive? Our DIAS team at Firstport.co.nz answered that question.

We are pleased to welcome Scott Ambridge back to the Enable New Zealand whānau as our new Chief Executive.

Our leadership team have put together a short survey to give members of our disability community the opportunity to have their say on Enable New Zealand.

GM Operations Angela Hewitt to be Acting Chief Executive as outgoing CE Michelle Riwai steps down

"No matter where our community was in the country, they could join in the celebrations" - Read how our Firstport team created an events hub to celebrate and engage our community this December.

ACC and Enable New Zealand are turning on an ACC equipment approvals function for a limited number of non-list items on 4 December.

This November, three of our clinical services advisors will be sharing their insights and advice as presenters at the ATSNZ Disability Expo.

We celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by using tikanga to learn more te Reo Māori, unlocking childhood memories for some and teaching some of our Enable whānau new talents.

We are excited to share the recent update to the Enable New Zealand website platform.

Our Enable leadership team got iced this June as part of the Enable Ice Bucket Challenge.

When you get clear feedback from your disabled community that they want you to better represent Aotearoa, you listen.

We've created a hub for ACC assessors. It’s a one-stop-shop for essential information and access to our Clinical Advisory Service.

This week our own Mobile Outreach Co-ordinator, Lesley Harrison, co-won of Information Specialist of the Year at the Annual Federation Awards.

It has not always been smooth sailing for Tim, but the innovative addition of a “Harbour bridge” in his Whanganui home keeps him active.

Five months after Graeme passed away, Colleen experienced a life-changing stroke.

Meet Razzy Warnes, the fearless and loving escape artist with super-sonic hearing. Join his family's journey to keep him safe and embrace his unique world.

Discover how a fence and gymnastics transformed Olly's life and confidence.

Natt, Abi, and therapy dog Rosie meet a wide range of young disabled people at the I.Lead conference.

Realising we had lost sight of where the sector was going, we needed to drastically shift and embed the Enabling Good Lives principles into every decision.

Find out about Brian's vision, supported by EASIE Living and Palmerston North City Council, for an inclusive river experience for everyone.

Funding through Lottery Individuals with Disabilities enabled Shirley to get out on her own.

Sharing people's stories is a big part of our Firstport website's 'reason for being'.

Returning home from hospital can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re relying on equipment to support you at home.

Our warehouse technicians take great pride in supplying equipment to people with a terminal illness so they can be home with their loved ones.

Follow the journey of Pohiri, a resilient woman challenging stereotypes and embracing self-determination in her pursuit of an ordinary life.