WellAble

21/10/2026

🗳️ **Enrol to Vote by 25 October**

📅 You must enrol by **midnight on Sunday 25 October** to be able to vote in this year’s General Election.

♿ Accessible information is available to help you enrol, with resources in a range of accessible formats.

🔗 Find out more here:
https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/resources/information-in-accessible-formats

20/10/2026

🚗 Could transport challenges make it difficult for you to get to health appointments?

Hato Hone St John are seeking feedback from people in the Greater Wellington region who may experience challenges getting to health appointments.

The Greater Wellington Health Transport Needs Survey is an opportunity to share your experiences and help build a better understanding of the transport barriers people face when accessing healthcare.

The survey is anonymous, and the information gathered will help inform future planning and discussions about community transport needs.

💬 Your experience can help show what transport challenges people are experiencing and where there may be gaps in support.

Please note that the survey is for information gathering only and does not guarantee that a new transport service will be developed or provided.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/WgtnHealthTransport

Please feel free to share this with anyone in your networks who may have relevant experiences to contribute.

19/10/2026

🌷 Spring is here. Let’s get moving again! 🌷

With the warmer days and longer evenings, spring is a wonderful time to start getting out and about again. Whether it’s a walk around the neighbourhood, visiting the shops, meeting a friend for coffee or simply enjoying some fresh air, staying active and connected can make a real difference to our independence, health and happiness.

Sometimes things like tiredness, reduced mobility, fear of falling or a lack of confidence can make getting out feel harder than it used to. But the right assistive equipment can help make everyday activities safer, easier and more comfortable.

💙 A rollator, walker or stroller isn’t about giving up your independence. It’s about helping you keep it.

The right rollator can help you:

🚶 Feel steadier and more supported when walking
🌿 Walk further while reducing fatigue
🪑 Have somewhere to sit and rest when you need to
💪 Build confidence when you’re out and about
😊 Keep active, social and connected with the people and places that matter to you

There are lots of different styles available, from lightweight and compact models through to more supportive designs. Finding something that is the right fit for you and the way you live is important.

🌼 This spring, don’t let needing a little extra support stop you from doing more. The right equipment might be just what you need to get moving with greater confidence.

📍 Want to find out more?
Pop into WellAble and talk with us about the different options available. We can provide personalised, impartial information to help you understand what could work for you.

🌐 You can also explore some of our strollers, rollators and walking frames on our website. Click the link below to go straight to this section: https://www.well-able.org.nz/category/207293

💙 Or follow our WellAble - Equipment page, where we share information about different assistive equipment and products that can help make everyday life easier.

Keep active. Keep connected. Keep doing the things you enjoy. 🌷💙

16/10/2026

The I.Lead Wellington Committee would love to invite you to our upcoming event, our I.Lead Showcase Day!

Taking place on October 21st from 10AM - 2PM at Te Rauparaha Arena, you'll be able to join us and learn all about the ins and outs of what I.Lead is, and the free programs that we offer for disabled young people all around the country.

This event is a great opportunity for young disabled people between 16-30 to find a space to connect and make friends, or find something they're passionate in. It's also a great chance for organisations and those working with disabled youth to learn about other avenues to support their young people.

Register here to attend -

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15/10/2026

♿ Adventure doesn’t have to stop where accessibility starts. 🌏

Love travelling, or dreaming about where you might go next?

Link Magazine has a great article featuring Australian-based TwoMates1chair, who share some of their memorable experiences travelling the world and navigating accessibility along the way.

🗺️ While you’re there, take a look through Link Magazine’s Accessible Travel section for more accessible venues, locations and travel inspiration.

✈️🌴 Have a read and get inspired for your next adventure:
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Link Disability Magazine is Australia's leading national cross-disability magazine. Featuring opinions and perspectives directly from people with a disability, Link covers a diverse range of topics in

13/10/2026

♻️ Who says old furniture can't learn new tricks?

When we moved from our former Centre at 110 Rimu Road, there was one piece of furniture we just couldn't bear to part with. Our custom-built reception counter had welcomed thousands of visitors over the years and had been part of countless conversations, questions, and connections. 💙

While it no longer had a place in our new layout, we hoped it might still have a future.

That's where Ron from NZcoastalcreations came in. 🔨

Armed with little more than the original counter and his own creativity, Ron designed and handcrafted a bespoke printer and stationery cabinet that fits our new Centre perfectly. No plans, no template, just skill, vision, and a determination to give something old a new purpose. ✨

We're absolutely delighted with the result. Not only has Ron created a beautiful and practical piece of furniture, but he's also helped us bring a little piece of our old Centre into our new home.

It means a lot to know that something which served our community so well for many years is continuing to do just that in a new form. 😊

A huge thank you to Ron for the time, craftsmanship, and care he put into this project. We are incredibly grateful and couldn't be happier with the outcome. 🙏

🌱 A fantastic example of thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and sustainable reuse in action.

♻️🔨💙🌱

11/10/2026

Have Your Say on Wellington’s Future! 📣

Wellington City Council is inviting community feedback on several important consultations, making it easier for Wellingtonians to have a voice in the decisions that affect them.

✅ Significance and Engagement Policy Review
Council is reviewing the policy that guides when and how the community is consulted on Council decisions. They want to know if the proposed policy is clear, easy to understand, and explains when you can have your say.
📅 Feedback closes 22 October.

✅ Strategic Engagement Approach
If you provided feedback on community engagement earlier this year and shared your email address, you should have received information about reviewing the draft Strategic Engagement Approach. If you haven't received an email, contact [email protected].

✅ Open Space Access Plan Review
Help shape the future of Wellington’s track network. Council wants to hear what you value, what's working well, where there are barriers, and what should guide future planning and management of tracks across the city.
📅 Feedback closes 30 November 2026.

For more information and to take part in these consultations, visit:
🔗 https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/help-us-improve-community-engagement

Your voice matters. Take the opportunity to help shape the future of Wellington. 💙💚

08/10/2026

Nau mai haere mai! You are invited to the opening of our Tutors Show at Vincents Gallery, on Tuesday 13th October from 5:30pm. Vincents Gallery is at Willis St Village, 5/148 Willis St. Come and check out some amazing artworks from our staff team. Thanks to support from Wellington City Council's Annual Stability Fund.

08/10/2026

🗳️ ACCESSIBLE ONLINE SESSIONS: 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

Enrolling and voting is easier when you know what to expect.

The Electoral Commission NZ are partnering with All Is For All to host accessible online information and Q&A sessions in October.

These sessions are designed for Deaf and disabled people, carers, whānau, and community.

During the session, they'll share key information about the 2026 General Election, including the accessibility supports available and answer any questions you have.

They’ll cover:

📌 What is different about this election
📌 How to enrol
📌 How to vote
📌 What support is available for disabled people
📌 Your questions

♿ ACCESSIBILITY

All sessions will include captioning, and an NZSL interpreter will be present

📅 TWO SESSIONS REMAINING

🗓️ Thursday 15 October
⏰ 6:00–7:00pm

🗓️ Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6:00–7:00pm

🔗 More information:
https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/resources/information-in-accessible-formats/accessible-online-information-sessions

❓ If you have any questions, contact:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may find it useful.