Our mission is to enhance the physical functioning, mental well-being, and quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities, through research.
Research that matters by people who care!
We connect with individuals living with various abilities to learn about their experiences and challenges. We listen to understand what’s important from their perspective, using their insights to guide future research, advocacy, and education.
Our work reflects real-life experiences by involving people with lived experience (PLEx) throughout the process. We support PLEx to participate, guide, and lead research in an inclusive and safe manner.
We communicate our findings—and those of others—in a clear and accessible way. Our outreach is tailored to suit different audiences, using simple language to maximize impact. We share knowledge to improve the lives of people with disabilities and the broader community.
Our engagement with people with lived experience (PLEx) are at the heart of everything that we do. “Nothing about us, without us.”
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Happy Monday Support2025-10-24 18:34:422025-10-29 11:28:31World Stroke Day – Listen, Care, and Share – Life after stroke
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke
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Inclusive Leadership Q&A
Lived Experience Event Invitation
InternetNZ Web Accessibility Grant
At the beginning of 2024, we successfully received funding to contribute towards the accessibility of […]