Health & Disability Job Support

 

Ministry of Internal Affairs support

Need help with job search and costs if you're disabled, injured or have a health condition as it can be hard to get a job if you have a health condition or disability. You can get extra help with your job search.

 

Help with careers and finding a job - work can improve your life and give you independence. When it's right for you and your family, we can help you find part-time or full-time work, get training, or become self-employed.

 

Contact our National Disability Coordinator at employment@cookislands.gov.ck for assistance.

 

• For more information on our disability policies check out:  https://www.intaff.gov.ck/category/disability/

 

• Ministry of Internal Affairs can assist with Welfare services and support and download:

 

• Infirm Benefit application.

• Emergency Hardship Fund application.

 

Creative Centre

The Creative Centre provides a Learning programme for people with disabilities, over the age of sixteen.  They work with disabled people to find a pathway to as much independence as possible. If you have a diagnosed disability and a registered member of the Creative Centre, you can seek help from them with your job search.

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Other Cook Islands disability support

• Cook Islands Women & Girls with Disabilities Organisation

• Cook Islands National Disability Council

• Cook Islands Family Welfare Association

• Punanga Tauturu Incorporated 

• Te Kainga o Pa Taunga – Phone: +682 20162

• Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services, Inc.  Phone: +682 22426

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