36. Takiwatanga Sanctuary

Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi
Presenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David Taylor
Produced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing Arts

Guests

Steve Brown – ex chef, therapist with expertise in disability and autism
Phil Brown – mental health nurse

Programme Synopsis

• David and Louise talk to Steve and Phil about the work they do for families of children with autism, at the animal sanctuary in the Waikato

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Connect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities.

Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with disability.

Links

• Takiwatanga Sanctuary Trust
• Animal Welfare Organisations & Charities
• Otorohanga Waikato 3975
• Parent to Parent New Zealand Inc
• Altogether Autism
• Care Matters or 0508 236 236 freephone service for carers
• Mana Whaikaha – MidCentral only