Northland Disability Leadership Intern
Proud to say I start a new job next week working for CCS Disability Action - Northland Branch
My Job title is Northland Disability Leadership Intern
The position is a leadership role which works under the guidance, direction and delegation of the Regional Disability Leadership Coordinator and involves relationship building, support and administration and the provision of quality education and awareness programs internally and externally to community organisation’s, businesses, schools, and the wider community.
Functional Relationships
CCS Disability Action Northern Region Staff
Regional Disabled Staff Group
National Disabled Staff Leadership Team
Local Advisory/Local Committees
Disabled people, family, and whanau
Community, government and disability sector representatives and groups
Other professionals and organisations specific to the role
The Northland Disability Leadership intern will promote Disabled Leadership and the perspective and reality for disabled people within CCS Disability Action and the community.
Be part of and monitor the promotion of a disability culture in the Northland branch.
Support the Regional Disability Leadership Coordinator to build Sustainability for the Regional Disabled Staff Group to be:
A forum where disabled staff can freely discuss issues and provide input on disability related issues to the Region and Wider Organisation.
A forum to promote the fostering of disabled staff as Leaders.
The Northland Disability Leadership intern will build internal and external relationships that are positive and focused on the well-being of disabled people.
I really want to hear from the community about challenges those less able may be facing, lets look for solutions.
One message I want to get across those will disabilities also have abilities lets focus on what people can do
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.