Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

Published: Thursday 6 March 2025

 

Auckland Live is proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, supporting people with disabilities that may not be so obvious to the casual observer.

 

What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?

Many people with a disability use or carry something – whether that’s a wheelchair, guide dog, hearing aid or white cane – that visibly indicates what the disability might be. But other disabilities, such as autism, dementia, mental health issues or learning difficulties, are not so obvious.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports people living with non-visible disabilities in their communities by raising awareness, training businesses and sharing stories to help create a more inclusive, understanding society.

Under the Hidden Disability Sunflower initiative, people with such disabilities can choose to wear a lanyard bearing a sunflower logo as a subtle way of letting others know that they may require additional support, assistance or a bit more time.

 

How are we supporting the initiative?

Auckland Live proudly supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative at all our venues, including Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, The Civic, Town Hall, Bruce Mason Centre, Shed 10, The Cloud and Viaduct Events Centre.

Our staff have been trained to assist Sunflower wearers when visiting our venues.

We are proud to be part of this meaningful initiative, encouraging accessibility, inclusivity, and acceptance.

 

Find out more about the Sunflower at www.hdsunflower.com/au/