Friendship Matters: Building Real Connections

Friendship Matters: Building Real Connections

Learn more about the IHC Friendship Programme, how it supports people to build genuine friendships and connections, and how you can join the programme.

Presenters

Hannah Verry
Online Volunteer Coordinator (National)
IHC

Hamish Gilbert
Self-Advocate Ambassador for the Online Friendship Programme
IHC

Biographies

Hannah Verry is IHC’s Online Volunteer Coordinator, supporting the national Online Friendship Programme. She helps connect people with intellectual disability with volunteers who share their interests, supporting friendships and meaningful connections through online and phone-based activities. Hannah is passionate about creating opportunities for people to build friendships, stay connected and be part of their communities, wherever they live in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hamish Gilbert is recognised for his achievements in education, sport, work, and advocacy. He gained NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, and now works at Bunnings while running a recycling enterprise. A strong advocate for inclusion, he has spoken nationally on accessibility. Hamish is also a decorated Special Olympics athlete, named Athlete of the Year in 2022. He is also one of the NZDSA 2024 National Achievement Award recipients.

Theme: Friendship
Audience: All welcome
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