Disability information and advice service

At People First NZ we are keen to see that people with learning disability and their family, whānau and support people get good information and advice about what's out there to help you live the lives you want.

Getting the information and advice you need


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People First NZ member reads on his laptop before a meeting.

At People First NZ we provide a free information and advice service.

We give advice about:

  • disability support services
  • how to make decisions about life, work and doing the things you want to do.


We can give you information about your rights and how to speak up about:

  • living how and where you want
  • doing what you want when you want
  • getting a job
  • anything else you want to know.


This service is free and available to anyone.


Find out more

The information and advice we give is based on making the rights in the United Nations Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) a reality for people with learning disability.

You can find more information at the following links:

  • Easy Read version of the UNCRPD - PDF, 2.1 MB
  • A list of the latest Easy Read resources
  • Easy Read resources about your rights
  • Learn with Us courses for people with learning disability
  • How to become a People First NZ member.


Contact us

For free advice and information: