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Sib Support NZ workshop Kaitaia
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
On March 17th Parent to Parent Northland are holding a Workshop in Kaitaia for children aged 8 to 18 who have a brother or sister with a health condition, disability or special/additional need.
This is a busy interactive day for siblings. Issues are discussed and feelings shared in a SibShop interspersed with team building games, theatre sports and lots of fun. The young people are supported by facilitators and leaders who also have brothers and sisters with special needs.
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Whakamana Hauora Free course
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
A empowering and effective self management course for CarePlus Patients being run by our local Manaia Health PHO and Te Tai Tokerau PHO.
This is a FREE course and is designed to help you self manage your long term health condition in a supportive group environment.
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Free Legal Clinics
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
The 155 Community Law Centre employs lawyers and advocates to offer free legal advice, assistance, information and legal education in Northland.
In 2012 we are pleased to offer FREE Legal clinics in Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Moerewa, Hikurangi, Dargaville, Ruakaka, Warkworth and a new clinic starting in Wellsford (this will be confirmed shortly).
Help spread the word about our FREE legal services and availability of our 0800 155 LAW (529) phone for communities outside of the Whangarei district (for people calling in the Whangarei district please call 437 7535). Please help us to help the people that truly need our assistance.
Information about areas, dates and contact details are attached.
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Life Unlimited free hearing therapy services
Published January 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
Did you know that Life Unlimited offers free hearing therapy services in Whangarei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Wellsford.
Clients can be referred or self referred with appointments being made through their Auckland office at : LIFE Unlimited Auckland Office, PO Box 23 036, Hunters Corner, Manukau 2155 or by phoning 09 278 0152, Freephone 0800 008 011 or faxing 09 250 0569. Electronic referrals please request at / return to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Attached are the dates for these clinics in Northland for 2012 and the GP referral form.
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Manaia Health PHO workshop
Published January 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
Manaia Health PHO is holding a pre-Waitangi Day seminar which again focuses on Maori health and will be held at 6pm, Friday 3rd February at Forum North, Whangarei.
Speakers include Moana Jackson, who will discuss the impact of law on health, and Professor Innes Asher who will present on child rights and child health.
This session is open to general practitioners, practice nurses, iwi health providers, practice staff, pharmacists, midwives, physios and NGO staff.
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Parafed Community Sports Advisor for Northland
Published January 16th 2012, Posted in Northland
Kia ora, my name is Leesa Andrewes and I am the new Parafed Community Sports Advisor for Northland. I have a Sport and Recreation degree from AUT and have worked in Sports Administration and Coaching over the past seven years.
Parafed Northland supports Paralympics NZ at a regional level. My position is supported by and based at Sport Northland Whangarei and Dargaville.
The Primary Purpose of my position is “To facilitate the development of Parafed Northland to be an organisation that caters for and supports people with physical and visual disabilities to be active in Sport and Recreation”.
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Bike riders brave rough weather for fundraiser
Published January 13th 2012, Posted in Northland
Story courtesy of the Northern Advocate, lead photo Michael Cunningham
Bad weather cancelled many events in Northland last weekend - the Mid Northern Rodeo, a family gala day at Ruakaka Beach and the miniature train rides in Maunu.
But heavy rain and gale force winds failed to deter motorcycle riders making a 275km charity run.
Forty bikes took part in the “Iron Horses” rally to help raise funds for Whangarei branch of Riding for the Disabled yesterday.
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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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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!