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Disability Information and Advisory Support Services
In Northland, there are a range of organisations providing a Disability Information Advisory Service about a specific disability, or disability in general.
Get more information about these individual organisations and how to contact them in Northland.
Our Services
Our services are designed to educate, inform and support your organisation or business to research, develop and provide services that are responsive to people with disabilities.
• Project Management
• Event Co-ordination
• Disability Responsiveness Training
We have strong linkages and relationships with individuals and organisations in the Northland Disability Sector.
Doves Tail
Dove’s Tail is the commercial division of Tiaho Trust. We are involved in providing travellers with specific needs with information about operators, providers, facilities and events that understand what it means to be accessible.
For more information please visit www.dovestail.co.nz
Latest News
Ethnic Health Disparities workshop
Published December 15th 2011, Posted in Northland
The Te Tai Tokerau Branch of the Public Health Association invites all those working in health and social services to attend a presentation on ‘Ethnic Health Disparities’ by Dr.Jonathan Jarman, Northland District Health Board Medical Officer of Health.
Dr. Jarman recently returned from a two month sabbatical leave in Canada. Where the study objective was to answer the question “how can mainstream public health providers reduce ethnic health disparities?”
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“Which way Now?”
Published December 07th 2011, Posted in Northland
‘A Transition Booklet for Young Northlanders’ developed by CCS Disability Action and Tiaho Trust
Leaving school or home is a big step towards independence for anyone to take. For some, it can be exciting while for others, it can be full of confusion and uncertainty.
The purpose of this booklet is to provide disabled young people and their families/whanau in Northland with useful information that will support them as they “transition” from school and includes topics such as ‘Moving on from school’, Support Needs’, ‘Accommodation’, ‘Advocacy’, ‘Employment’.
To order a copy of this booklet please contact either CCS Disability Action or Tiaho Trust.
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Wheelchair Tennis Open Day
Published December 07th 2011, Posted in NorthlandHalberg Trust, Parafed Auckland and Tennislife have combined forces to run a Wheelchair Tennis Open Day, on Thursday 26 January 2012 from 9am - 12pm at the Forrest Hill Tennis Centre.
The day is designed for young people who have a physical impairment. However, students do not need to be in a wheelchair to participate, as sports chairs will be provided on the day. Racquets will also be provided.
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Whangarei Suicide Prevention Network
Published December 06th 2011, Posted in Northland
You are invited to join community members, health and social service workers and local business for our monthly suicide prevention hui.
The Network meets to connect with one another, and share knowledge to increase our awareness about suicide prevention and promote wellness in
our community.
Our next Whangarei Suicide Prevention Network features Tracey Hodgkinson, the national trainer of Beating the Blues. Beating the Blues is a online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tool for the treatment of Depression. This tool is now available to the public through GP’s in the Manaia Health PHO region. Please see the attached flyer and poster.
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Understanding Epilepsy Seminar
Published December 01st 2011, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland are holding an ‘Understanding Epilepsy Seminar’ on Wednesday 14 December at 11am -1pm at Suite 5 Bank St, Whangarei.
Topics that will be covered include; what is epilepsy and it’s causes, recognition of seizure types, first aid for seizures, seizure triggers, recording seizures, principles of anti-epileptic medication, life style issues, etc…
Please RSVP by 12 December to 0800 202-122 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to attend this seminar.
We look forward to seeing you there. Panui attached.
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NorthAble Annual Dance
Published November 30th 2011, Posted in Northland
Get your dancing shoes on! Be entertained by Eddie Hemara.
NorthAble Disability Services are holding their annual dance to celebrate the International Day of the Disabled Person on the 3rd December at the Marist Sports Club, 39 Park Avenue Whangarei from 6pm to 11pm.
The theme is ‘Silver and Gold’ and the cost is $5 per head. A light supper will be provided along with the sale of non-alcoholic beverages. We will also have spot prizes.
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Far North disability community get politically engaged
Published November 18th 2011, Posted in National
Over forty members of the Far North disabled community attended the ‘Political Engagement = Disability Empowerment’ Hui in Kaitaia yesterday.
Attendees took full advantage of the opportunity to meet the new Disability Human Rights Commissioner Paul Gibson and local standing candidates Sue Bradford and Ngawai Herewini from the Mana Party and Pauline Evans from the Greens. A late apology was received from the Lynette Stewart from the Labour Party.
The Human Rights Commission and candidates gained a good insight into issues that people with disabilities are facing in the Far North and attendees had the chance to engage with the candidates around their disability policies and how these would affect them.
Thank you to all who attended and helped make this such a successful and empowering hui.
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Minnie’s presentation on Be Accessibe was truly inspiring. disappointing to see those most in need of ‘enlightenment’ were absent….a great build up for the RWC and way beyond so up to those who did attend to be vocal! and spread the Be word!