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Outward Bound - Aspire Scholarship
Published June 14th 2011, Posted in NorthlandThe aim of the Aspire scholarship is to provide New Zealanders who have MS or arthritis with the opportunity to attend Aspire, an eight day low impact experience for people over 27 years.
Just like any other Outward Bound course you will experience activities like sailing, rock climbing, kayaking and high ropes. This is your opportunity to get outdoors and feel the exhilaration of achieving more than you thought possible.
Applications close Friday 17th June.
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I take my hat off
Published June 14th 2011, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Handmade paper in three dimensions: Exhibition by ‘The Papermil’ froml 10th to the 30th June at the Strand Arcade in the former ‘Blue Revolution’ shop.
Whangarei is well known for the number and quality of artists working in the area. The artists at The Papermill may not be so well-known and some people even believe that the Papermill has closed down! Not so!
To put The Papermill’s artists back on the map they are holding this exhibition.
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Chronically Fabulous
Published May 27th 2011, Posted in NorthlandChronically fabulous is a group for people aged between 20 - 40 years old (or close to) who have a chronic health condition.
This is an opportunity for people to come together, relax and be with other people who understand. We meet on the first Friday of each month in the room at McDonalds on Bank Street from 4.30pm - 6pm.
If you would like to join us or want to find out more about the group please contact Nicole on 027 817 3936 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We also have a Facebook page: Chronically fabulous. Check us out.
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Mobility Taxi services in Whangarei
Published May 24th 2011, Posted in Northland
Do they rock or do they suck?
Many people with disabilities in Whangarei require the services of a taxi company with a Mobility Van to take part in activities in their community.
Tiaho Trust would like to hear from people who use a mobility van to find out if the service is meeting their needs.
i.e. Do you get picked up on time? Do you have to travel with others who have also booked the van, and does this make you late? Can you book a van to take you out after 5pm? How are you treated?
Please click here to take a short surveyto give us your feedback.
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New Residential Respite Service
Published May 23rd 2011, Posted in Northland
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau Trust invite you to an Open Day to check out their new Residential Respite Service for individuals 17yrs+ with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism.
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Tiaho Trust recieves NZSL Accessible Award
Published May 20th 2011, Posted in National
The drive to get New Zealand Sign Language interpreters at Waitangi Day has won national recognition.
Tiaho Trust chief executive Jonny Wilkinson was recently awarded the NZ Sign Language Accessible Award from Deaf Aotearoa.
Mr Wilkinson was a key force behind having NZ Sign Language interpreters at this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.
Working with other like-minded groups, Mr Wilkinson lobbied the Waitangi Trust Board to recognise the need of the deaf community and provide interpreters for the first time at this significant celebration.
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Dine at Mates Rates for MS - and Win!
Published May 13th 2011, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Simply hold a dinner party for your friends…but make it tasty! The value they place on your meal could win you a $10,000 Shopping Spree at KITCHEN THINGS!
A team is comprised of two people who invite as many people as they wish to a dinner party at their home. As the hosts, you will buy the relevant ingredients and cook a three course meal comprising entrée, main and dessert. Guests bring their own alcohol.
At the end of the evening the guests decide the value each course and pay that amount to the hosts. The total amount paid is then donated to the MS Society of NZ.
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Alzheimers Society Northland Gala Dinner
Published May 11th 2011, Posted in Northland
Join us for an evening of fine wine, fine dining and fine music on Saturday 28th May at Barge Showgrounds Events Centre at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
The evening includes a five course degustation menu and complimentary champagne. Masterchef NZ Judge Simon Gault and his Nourish Group have thrown their support behind this event. Shane Yardley, and New Zealand’s finest Maitre’d, Robert Johnston will be hosting this dinner.
Every cent of the money raised will go towards educating and supporting people with dementia, their carers, family and whanau throughout Northland.
Tickets are $110 per person and are selling fast…, please Ph 438 7771 for your booking or further information.
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Arthritis New Zealand Services in Northland
Published May 05th 2011, Posted in National
2011 was always going to be significant for Arthritis New Zealand. Changes in our health system combined with challenges in the New Zealand fundraising sector, resulted in our decision to review services and the where and how services are provided. This is never an easy task and changing services is difficult and often controversial.
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Carer Wellbeing meetings
Published May 04th 2011, Posted in NationalDo you care for a friend or family member who has health, disability, mental health, serious injury, or age related needs? Have you ever received learning to support your caring situation?
The Ministry of Health and Carers NZ are seeking your feedback about carer wellbeing and learning including, what do you need to know to care safely, where and how would you like to receive learning, how helpful have you found any carer learning programmes you have attended in the past?
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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!