Kia ora koutou, We’re calling on professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand to lend your voice to an issue that’s often hidden, misunderstood, and rarely talked about: Child-to-Parent Violence and Abuse (CPVA). CPVA involves children (whether under 18 or adult children) using violence or abusive behaviour toward parents, caregivers, grandparents, or siblings. Families experiencing CPVA often […]

VisAble recently conducted a survey regarding Child to Parent Violence and Abuse.  The results are distressing but not surprising to many in the disability sector including of course parents themselves.  You can access the Summary of the report here     Key findings include: 92% of parents experience physical violence. 81% report the violence began before […]

Care Matters are running more workshops as an opportunity for families to get together, network and gather information – Taupo 14th April 9.30am till 2pm and Taumarunui 7th May 9.30am till 2pm.  

This is a recording of a presentation by Donald Beasley Institute held online on 27th November 2024 exploring the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care in NZ and other research with people with a learning disability.  You can access the recording here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-LuyCjeZQc   

ASID are holding their next conference on 17th March 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand.  The topic is Data, Design and Delivery (Research to support people with a learning or intellectual disability).  The venue is the Harbourside Function Venue (‘Shed 22’).  Check out their flyer here