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Home sweet home at last for Willie
Published January 20th 2009, Posted in Northland
Story by Denise Piper courtesy of the Whangarei Leader.
Having his own place to call home has meant a world of independence and confidence for Willie Pivac.
A wheelchair user since 23 due to a tumour in his spine, Willie has been so desperate to not be a burden on his family that he considered living in a rest home.
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Free Epilepsy Seminars
Published January 19th 2009, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
Epilepsy Northland is holding a number of free seminars in Northland for people interested in learning more about Epilepsy.
These courses are suitable for all those who have contact with anyone with epilepsy, whether as a person with epilepsy, a whanau member, a carer, teacher, youth or church worker.
Come and empower yourself to be proactive in supporting those you know with epilepsy
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Free Epilepsy Seminar
Published January 07th 2009, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland is holding a free seminar to people interested in learning more about Epilepsy.
This course is suitable for all those who have contact with anyone with epilepsy, whether as a person with epilepsy, a whanau member, a carer, teacher, youth or church worker.
Come and empower yourself to be proactive in supporting those you know with epilepsy
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Are you extraordinary?
Published January 07th 2009, Posted in Northland
We’re looking for extraordinary people to work with our Alz Club (Day Centre) team as we expand our activity programme for people with moderate to severe dementia.
We need Alz Club Assistants for our programme which is currently running 7 sessions and soon to expand to 8.
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Regional Awards and Volunteer Luncheon
Published December 18th 2008, Posted in Northland & Contains video content
On Monday 15 December the Arthritis NZ Whangarei/Kaipara Districts Service Centre held a luncheon to thank their volunteers and to honour two of them with Regional Awards.
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Voluntary Transport Support Service
Published December 16th 2008, Posted in Northland
The Tiaho van continues to be a valuable resource for the community in the Mid North.
In 2009 Tiaho Trust hopes to procure a new van to extend this Voluntary Transport Support Service.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Maria Wihongi, Earl Clifford from Mid North Shuttle and all the volunteers that make such a valuable contribution of their time to this service.
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Spork students are real achievers
Published December 16th 2008, Posted in Northland
Students at ‘The Centre’, Tikipunga High School were recognised for their learning and life achievements at their recently held Praise Giving Ceremony.
Matthew Lewis and Gail Stacey, Empowerment Online Facilitators at Tiaho Trust were thrilled to be invited to attend this ceremony and were given the opportunity to present certificates to students who took part in the Empowerment Online Project.
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Message from Tiaho CEO
Published December 16th 2008, Posted in Northland
2008 has been a great year for Tiaho Trust.
We have been involved in a number of projects aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of disability issues and educating for a society that does not disable us.
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Access Whangarei Map
Published December 16th 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust has worked alongside the Whangarei District Council and CCS Disability Action Northland to develop a map identifying accessible public amenities, parking, restaurants, hotels and bars in Whangarei.
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The Attitude Awards night
Published December 11th 2008, Posted in Northland
As a finalist for the Attitude Community Award, Tiaho Trust was in great company with other finalists and guests at Sky City in Auckland where World Disability Day was celebrated atthe inaugural Attitude TV Awards.
We were delighted to be seated with the other category finalists and would like to give our warmest congratulations to the winners of the Attitude Community Award, ‘The Ryan Family’.
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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!