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
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Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.1% Yes
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75.2% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.6% Yes
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29.1% No
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3.3% Other - I'll share below