Dragon Community Trust grant reprints In the Know books for Auckland, Northland whānau
CCS Disability Action is delighted to acknowledge a generous grant of $3,980 from Dragon Community Trust, which funded the update and reprint of our 'In the Know' resource books for our Auckland and Northland branches.
'In the Know' was developed in direct response to feedback from parents of disabled children, who told us they often lacked the information they needed to navigate the many challenges of creating a good life for their child and their whānau.
The book pulls together practical guidance in one place – covering adjusting to change after a diagnosis, medical information, community-based supports including the Needs Assessment process, education, and finances. It is designed for families and caregivers of disabled tamariki aged 0 to 5.
"In the Know exists because parents told us that fragmented information was making an already difficult time even harder," says Bettina Syme, General Manager Northern region, CCS Disability Action. "Thanks to Dragon Community Trust, we can get an updated edition of this book into the hands of Auckland and Northland whānau we support, so families know what supports exist and what questions to ask."
Dragon Community Trust's focus on supporting the local communities where its funds are generated, with a strong commitment to young people, aligns closely with our mission to see disabled tamariki and their whānau well supported from the very start.
The reprint means more Auckland and Northland parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals will have a clear, accessible overview of the supports available – helping families make informed choices and feel less alone in the early years of their child's life.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dragon Community Trust for backing this practical resource. If your organisation would like to partner with us to support disabled tamariki and their whānau, get in touch with our team.
CCS Disability Action Auckland and Northland – part of 17 offices supporting disabled people and their whānau across Aotearoa.