Kaleidocare

15/05/2026

Today we wear pink with pride and purpose — standing together to say bullying has no place in our communities, workplaces, or whānau.

Pink Shirt Day is about more than a colour. It’s about choosing kindness, celebrating diversity, and making sure everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.

01/05/2026

July School Holiday Programme – Now Open for Bookings!
Our July school holiday programme is now open, and spaces fill fast – so be in quick!
We’ve got an exciting mix of activities planned, and we’re running programmes at both Pukekohe and North Shore.
Check out the timetables below and secure your spot early to avoid missing out.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone for another great set of holidays!
Click here to make your booking https://aimyone.com/kaleidocare

24/04/2026

As ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday this year, the public holiday will be observed on Monday 27 April.
Kaleidocare will be closed on Monday 27 April in recognition of this important day.

07/04/2026

Go and check out our new website. It has been completely revamped.
Massive thank you to Alicia at Morley Media, she did an amazing job!

27/03/2026

We’re Hiring!
We’re excited to be advertising two new staff positions — one based at our Pukekohe site and one at our North Shore site.
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to join a fun, energetic team, check out the ad and apply today. We’d love to hear from you!

Make every day meaningful — become a Support Worker with Kaleidocare and empower people to thrive.

23/03/2026

Working with EMA through the Safety Culture Programme has been such a valuable experience for Kaleidocare. It’s given us real confidence that we’re doing the right things, and it’s helped us clearly see the next steps and high‑priority areas on our health and safety journey.
We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made — and even prouder of the amazing team who make it all possible with their care, commitment, and heart.
Check out the video and see a little of what this journey has meant for us.

Auckland business Kaleidocare provides outstanding disability services for children and adults with high and complex needs. With an expanding business, Managing…

15/03/2026

🌟 World Down Syndrome Day – Friday 20 March! 🌟
This Friday we’re celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, and we want to see everyone rocking their funkiest, brightest, most colourful socks!
Let’s show our support, spread awareness, and have a bit of fun along the way.
There will be prizes up for grabs, so don’t hold back — the bolder the better!
Can’t wait to see all those amazing socks and celebrate together

10/03/2026

From 1 April 2026, people who use flexible funding through Disability Support Services (DSS) will have more flexibility in how they use their funding for disability-related supports.

The purchasing rules for flexible funding will be removed, while people’s allocated budgets stay the same as they are now. This means there will be no disruption to current supports.

These changes apply to people who use flexible funding. If you don’t receive flexible funding, nothing changes for you.

We know the last period of change has been hard for many disabled people, families, whānau and carers, and that it created uncertainty for many. Since then, work has been underway to improve the disability support system so it is fairer, more consistent, and easier to understand.

In February, DSS introduced a nationally consistent way of assessing needs and allocating funding. These April changes build on that work and reflect what the disability community told us through consultation.

From 1 April:
👉 Purchasing rules for flexible funding will be removed.
👉 People keep the same allocated budgets for flexible funding they have now.
👉 This gives more choice and control over disability-related supports, including respite options for carers
👉 You still need to keep your spending within your allocated budgets
👉 Flexible funding must still be used in line with people’s plans
👉 A small number of items will remain prohibited or require pre-approval
👉 There will be more support to help people to plan and manage their flexible funding.

These changes mean people can feel confident their supports will continue to reflect their assessed needs. You don’t need to do anything to get ready for these changes. Your Host, NASC or Enabling Good Lives site will continue to support you, and your current arrangements remain in place.

If you have questions about your own situation, your Host, NASC or Enabling Good Lives site is the best place to talk through what this means for you.

Thank you to the disability community for your feedback and patience as we begin to deliver these improvements.

You can find more information below 👇

https://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/news/more-choice-control-and-certainty-for-disabled-people-with-flexible-funding

06/03/2026

Massive thank you to the team at McDonald's on Manukau road in Pukekohe. They shouted our adventure group a round of ice creams! Went down a treat 🍦🍧🍦

19/02/2026

What an incredible experience being part of the EMA panel over the last 2 days, discussing the Safety Culture Pilot we’ve been involved in. It was a privilege to sit alongside such knowledgeable and passionate people who are genuinely committed to lifting health and safety across Aotearoa and their respective organisations.
Rebecca had the opportunity to share just how far Kaleidocare has come throughout this pilot — the growth, the learning, and the real cultural shifts we’ve made as a team. It’s been a journey of strengthening our systems, our confidence, and our commitment to keeping both our clients and staff safe.
A real highlight was hearing from former Pike River Safety Manager, Neville Rockhouse. His insights, experience, and courage in the health and safety space were incredibly powerful and grounding.
Feeling grateful for the chance to contribute, learn, and continue building a stronger safety culture for our people and the communities we support.