
Being Me: Kasem
13-year-old refugee Kasem lost his leg and much of his upper arm in a bomb attack in Syria, which also killed his father and siblings. Now in Dunedin, Kasem is determined to live life to the full.



Outbreak: 2020
In 2020 the rapid spread of Covid-19 has caused global alarm. We are being asked to unite as we figh...
Outbreak: 2020



My Perfect Family: Southland Lockdown
Awards Night is the highlight of the social calendar for a vulnerable workforce at Southland Disabil...
My Perfect Family: Southland Lockdown



My Perfect Family: Rasmussens
Born with a range of complex conditions, young Andre Rasmussen is not expected to live past the age ...
My Perfect Family: Rasmussens



In My Mind: Dr Tom
Doctor Tom’s mission is to be the ambulance at the top of the cliff. By sharing his personal journey...
In My Mind: Dr Tom



My Perfect Family: Little People
The 50th annual conference for Little People of New Zealand (LPNZ) is fast approaching, and 27-year-...
My Perfect Family: Little People



Bulletproof: Amanda
It’s been seven years since Amanda Lowry broke her neck while surfing. Accepting a new normal with t...
Bulletproof: Amanda



Bulletproof: Dinesh
Halfway through medical school, a car accident left Dinesh Palipana tetraplegic. Despite huge hurdle...
Bulletproof: Dinesh



Diabetes: The Silent Killer
Type 2 diabetes is New Zealand’s silent killer. More than 250,000 Kiwis live with it; a further 100,...
Diabetes: The Silent Killer



My Perfect Family: No Respite
Life during a pandemic is a challenge for all parents with kids at home. But for parents whose child...
My Perfect Family: No Respite



Sir Robert Martin: A Human Rights Conversation
Sir Robert Martin's earliest memories are of appalling treatment in an institution. Now, he works wi...
Sir Robert Martin: A Human Rights Conversation



My Perfect Family: Bold As Brass
As New Zealanders living in Australia, Abbi and Morgan Brass received no government support when the...
My Perfect Family: Bold As Brass



Changemakers: Umi Asaka
Umi Asaka and her mother have Brittle Bone Disease. After witnessing her mother’s battle against dis...
Changemakers: Umi Asaka



My Perfect Family: Sam and Jason
Sam lost her sight as a baby due to meningitis, and her husband Jason has limited vision due to a ge...
My Perfect Family: Sam and Jason



My Perfect Family: Jo & Leon
Young doctor Jo Scott’s career was on the rise when a brain haemorrhage changed her life. Seven year...
My Perfect Family: Jo & Leon



Bulletproof: Sophia Takes Life On
In 2016, a horse-riding accident left Sophia Malthus tetraplegic. But determined to turn her situati...
Bulletproof: Sophia Takes Life On



Being Me: Ming Ming
Blind since birth, Ming Ming has never let that stop him being involved in everything from cricket t...
Being Me: Ming Ming



Being Me: Claudia
Claudia survived leukaemia, but the treatment that saved her life also left her with permanent disab...
Being Me: Claudia



Bulletproof: Anita
A life-changing quad bike accident at 18 left Anita Kendrick paraplegic. But with determination and ...
Bulletproof: Anita



My Perfect Family: Friedreich's Ataxia
Preparing for a 30th birthday is a big deal in the Boon family. Three out of five siblings live with...
My Perfect Family: Friedreich's Ataxia



My Perfect Family: The Priestleys
Four of the six Priestley family members live with Autism. Because they’re able to function at a hig...
My Perfect Family: The Priestleys



Being Me: Ivan
Profoundly blind acupuncturist and radio enthusiast, Ivan, is 72 years old. He’s never let his disab...
Being Me: Ivan



Being Me: Rufus
Rufus lives in Kaikoura with his parents, but wants to live independently like his siblings. On a ro...
Being Me: Rufus



Being Me: Kasem
13-year-old refugee Kasem lost his leg and much of his upper arm in a bomb attack in Syria, which al...
Being Me: Kasem



Being Me: Cory
Punk-rock frontman Cory Newman is creating big waves with his band. The award-winning 17-year-old, w...
Being Me: Cory



BeingMe: Nikayla
Living with Cerebral Palsy, Nikayla Wood never imagined she’d skydive or ski. But with a new zest fo...
BeingMe: Nikayla



My Perfect Family: The Cookie Project
Born with disabilities including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Ngā Hou now works as a baker at The Cookie ...
My Perfect Family: The Cookie Project



My Perfect Family: OCD
For two teenage sisters living with OCD, the world can often be an uncertain and scary place. In the...
My Perfect Family: OCD



My Perfect Family: Taonga
The Peita Boys keep their mum, Miranda’s, hands full. Taonga, the youngest, was born with the extra ...
My Perfect Family: Taonga



Attitude Awards 2020: Preview
In what has been a tough year for many, we celebrate the achievements of Kiwis living with disabilit...
Attitude Awards 2020: Preview



2020 Attitude Employee & Entrepreneur Award Finalists
We celebrate an employee or an entrepreneur with a disability who demonstrates diligence and commitm...
2020 Attitude Employee & Entrepreneur Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Employer Award Finalists
This award recognises an employer who provides outstanding recruitment and retention opportunities f...
2020 Attitude Employer Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Sporting Endeavour Award Finalists
This award seeks to honour either a competitive athlete or a passionate community participant who's ...
2020 Attitude Sporting Endeavour Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Support Superstar Award Finalists
To recognise support workers, carers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and family m...
2020 Attitude Support Superstar Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Impact Award Finalists
his is the chance to recognise a person with or without a disability whose efforts have significantl...
2020 Attitude Impact Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Spirit of Attitude Award Finalists
Someone who has had a unique journey and have risen to the challenges of their disability and applie...
2020 Attitude Spirit of Attitude Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Youth Courage Award Finalists
We seek nominations for a person with a disability who is up to the age of 20, whose courage and det...
2020 Attitude Youth Courage Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Community Champ Award Finalists
This is about Kiwis Helping Kiwis – someone who goes above and beyond to make a meaningful differenc...
2020 Attitude Community Champ Award Finalists



2020 Attitude Awards Special
The 13th Annual Attitude Awards, celebrating the achievements of Kiwis in the disability community. ...
2020 Attitude Awards Special
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