Livingwell - Disability Resource Centre

08/10/2026

Another great Webinar coming up this month from MNIN.
Register here: https://forms.gle/rZrcGPN9wzyaa4ZQA

07/10/2026

Show Me Shorts, New Zealand’s premier short film festival. Each year, Show Me Shorts commissions Able to create captions to allow us to host open captioned screenings where possible to make the festival more accessible to people who are hard-of-hearing.

Following high demand for captioned cinema screenings the last few years, this year we are expanding the range of films and locations where these are offered. Captioned cinema screenings of our The Sampler and Aotearoa sessions will be available at select cinemas in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Ōpōtiki.

The captioned screenings are on a range of dates between 10 and 21 October.

More information about the sessions, times/dates and how to get tickets is at this link:
https://www.showmeshorts.co.nz/news/2026accessibilityprogramme

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

Can you support?

Collectors required for North, Central and South Dunedin and Mosgiel.

If you can collect for 1 hour please let Andrea Vaughan know
[email protected]

03 471 6156

https://www.braininjuryotagocanterbury.org.nz/

06/10/2026

Let’s stay stronger for longer!

Strength and balance classes aimed at those aged over 55 that have the ACC tick of approval are available across Otago and Southland. Approved classes must meet evidence-based criteria to ensure they are safe, effective, and appropriate for older adults. These classes can display the quality tick of approval and are audited annually by our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Are you someone, or do you have someone who has had a fall or is worried about falling? - Here are the referrals pathways.

If they can join an approved strength and balance class- they have transport and are independently mobile with or without walking aides, please share the class brochures with them. We can facilitate a warm introduction with the class leader if needed and in some cases, they may be able to bring a friend for support to their first class.

For individual class referrals you can email [email protected] or fill in the form here https://www.livestronger.org.nz/health-providers/health-providers/how-to-refer-patients-to-strength-and-balance-classes

04/10/2026

Could you spot a scam before it's too late?

With online scams becoming more sophisticated, it's never been more important to know how to stay safe online.

Join Own Your Online's free webinar, How to Spot Scams and Stay Safe Online, on Tuesday 6 October from 1.00pm-2.00pm.

Featuring Karen Billings-Jensen (Age Concern NZ) and Shane Boyle (Federation of New Zealand SeniorNet Societies), this practical session will help you recognise scams, avoid phishing attempts, strengthen your passwords, and protect your personal information.

You can register on the following link https://ageconcern.org.nz/get-support/events/webinar-how-to-spot-scams/

04/10/2026

Ruruku is unique peer-led project from Otago Mental Health Support Trust that offers you opportunities for growth, connection and contribution in your community. The programme is designed for people living with mental distress and/or addiction.

We’re now inviting you to apply for the 2027 Ruruku programme

The course covers a range of content including relationships, identity and worldview, holistic wellbeing, communication and problem-solving, emotions, resilience, navigating systems, selfadvocacy, valued roles, and speaking for ourselves.

You’d be part of a small group of peers joining in this 6-month peer-led programme that runs from January 20267to July 2027
- Twice-weekly sessions on a range of topics.
- A group culture of mutual learning, hope, support – and fun.
- A strengths-based approach that focuses on recovery and self determination
- Discovering opportunities in the community including presentations from guest speakers.

To apply for the 2027 Ruruku programme or request further information, please email [email protected]

02/10/2026

A free event not to be missed from 1 – 5 pm on Sunday 11th October 2026 at the South Dunedin Community Hall - 253 King Edward St.

With thanks to Dunedin City Council - The Great Sunday Shindig is an accessible inclusive event for people with disabilities and the wider Ōtepoti/Dunedin community.

As local accessible music gigs can be few and far between, be it late hours or inaccessible locations, we thought why not (after 7 long years!) bring back the joy of having a boogie and seeing your friends to a Sunday afternoon!

The Great Sunday Shindig is open to people of all ages and is alcohol free. Feel free to just pop in or stay the entire show!

Featuring local Ōtepoti bands: Whirling Eddys, Cap’n Spoonbill & The Hoiho, Mads Harrop + Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom.

The show will also have performances from GASP! Dance Collective and Jamie-Lee Taucher performing ‘Lazy Sunday’.

To help raise further funds in preparation for The Great Sunday Shindig we will be hosting a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Warehouse on Sunday 4th October.

Please don’t hesitate to make contact for further information:
[email protected]