Hou ki te hauātanga About disability
Information and support if you're new to disability.
You might be here because you’re starting your disability journey, or you could be a family member or loved one wanting to know how disability works - You’ve come to the right place.
Firstport is your first port of call wherever you are on your disability journey in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether you’re funded by the Government, wanting to self-fund or wondering if disability is the right area to be looking at we are here for you.
We know that disability isn’t just about medical stuff. It’s about trying to live your best life while facing barriers, whether they be societal or environmental barriers. Firstport therefore covers a lot more than just how you can get medical information and advice. We’ve got information about maximising your education experience. We’ve got tips on finding work and how to make your workplace better for your needs. We’ve got advice on meeting people and making connections. We’ve got links to sports clubs that cater to our disabled community. The list goes on and we’re always adding new content to the site.
If you’re looking for information or advice about something, and you can’t find it on Firstport, please let us know. Firstport is, after all, for our disability by our disability community.
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In this section
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What is disability?
New to the world of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand? We can help.
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Disability Support Services
Explore funding through Disability Support Services.
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What does ACC do?
Learn what support you might be able to get from ACC after an accident or injury
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Ministry of Disabled People
Get to know the ministry that supports our disabled community.
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Enabling Good Lives
Learn about the principles we want to live by in disability.
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Neurodiversity support
From self-assessments to support groups and even getting gear, find out how you can take control of your neurodivergent journey.