By Mary Anne Gill It is Mykal Dimond-Grey’s birthday. A morning tea shout, birthday card and a rousing version of Happy Birthday puts a beaming grin on his face. His work colleagues at Achievement House in Cambridge surround him as … Read More
Achievement House team member Courtney Duncan has taken up the challenge of raising awareness of prostate cancer, and helping raise money to fight the disease. Courtney and her friend Unity, who is blind, have formed a cycling team to take … Read More
Achievement House took part in the inaugural Activating Abilities Day, an expo-style event for organisations committed to serving those with disability and mobility issues. The event was held at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Kemureti / Cambridge, and attracted nearly 300 … Read More
The celebration of Matariki gave our team an opportunity to take time out for reflection, some chat … and a beautiful hangi meal. The team shared lunch together at Achievement House on Thursday June 27, 2024, the day before Matariki … Read More
‘For locals, by locals’ is a motto used by Achievement House for many years, and it’s exemplified by a recent generous donation from the Lindsay Foundation. The foundation was established by the Lindsay family after the 2016 sale of the … Read More
New Zealand laws relating to adult decision-making capacity are being reviewed by Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission. The main law under review is the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. This act sets out … Read More
It’s taken patience, cooperation and plenty of smiles … but four months of roadworks have almost been completed, transforming the Wilson St entrance to Achievement House. As May 2024 starts, only a few road cones are left and traffic is … Read More
When you’ve been working hard, it’s time to take time out to have fun … and to boogie. To combat the winter chills, the team at Achievement House threw a party 1980s style. Disco music, outrageous costumes, saveloys and lots … Read More
By Viv Posselt Achievement House is feeling the post-Covid pinch as a drop in the number of contracts impact on its ability to provide a steady level of employment for people with disabilities. It has always been something of a … Read More
Visitors to Achievement House need to be aware of continuing roadworks in Wilson St between January and May, 2024. Camex Civil, on behalf of the Waipa District Council, are extending the shared walking and cycling path alone Wilson St, where … Read More