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Parkinsons Awareness Week
Published October 29th 2008, Posted in Northland
Parkinsons Awareness Week for 2008 is 1 - 7th November.
Once again the topic for this years Awareness Week is “Get It On Time” stressing the importance of medication being taken at the correct time so the patient gets the full benefit.
This year the N.Z. Pharmacies Guild has offered their support and all their members will ensure that Parkinsonians getting their prescription medicines will have a reminder card included.
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Hip and knee joint replacement seminar
Published October 22nd 2008, Posted in Northland
Have you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Kerikeri area, Arthritis NZ is offering a great opportunity for people to attend a seminar to learn more about hip and joint replacements and how to manage your mobility before and after surgery.
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Election 08 - Vote Disability
Published October 21st 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust, in conjunction with IDEA Services is inviting local standing candidates for the 2008 General Election to have an audience with the Whangarei disabled community.
The objective of the event is for the disabled community to be more informed about different political party’s disability policies and to put disability on the local political radar.
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Parent 2 Parent Sibling Camp
Published October 06th 2008, Posted in Northland
There is a sibling camp being held for siblings in the Auckland/Northland region on the 14th - 16th November at the YMCA Shakespear Lodge Shakespear Regional Park Whangaparaoa.
This weekend is for children and young adults who have, or have had, brothers or sisters with disabilities. The aim of the weekend is to provide siblings with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges of living with a brother or sister who has a disability or special needs.
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Touch Compass - Harmonious Oddity
Published October 02nd 2008, Posted in Northland
Harmonious Oddity opened at the Maidment Theatre in Auckland last night!
There are only three more performances - Thursday to Saturday 2nd - 4th Oct (this week!). Don’t miss out, call the Maidment on (09) 308 2383 to book.
Here’s what the audience had to say about last night’s performance:
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NZ Relay Presentations
Published October 01st 2008, Posted in Northland
Do you or someone you know have a speech or hearing impairment? Would your business like to ensure that all your existing and potential customers get excellent service?
Tiaho Trust is organising and promoting free information events in Whangarei and Kaikohe of NZ Relay’s latest services for people with speech and hearing impairments.
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Loren’s latest
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentHello Everyone!
My name is Loren and I am new to working with the Tiaho Trust!
I am a teenager with a disability called Achondroplasia meaning that I am noticeably shorter than the “average” person my age.
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Sudburys help Arthritis NZ
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in Northland
Let’s do something positive for our community ... and have some fun together.
On Thursday the 16th of October 2008 the team at Sudburys are going to do a fun walk to raise funds for the Arthritis NZ.
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Arthritis Orange Appeal Week
Published September 22nd 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
This years Arthritis New Zealand National Appeal Day is on Friday 26 September 2008 and the Appeal Week runs until Friday 3 October 2008.
Join the team in Whangarei and support Arthritis New Zealand by taking part in this years Annual Orange Appeal. We will be marking the occasion with a National Street appeal where the funds raised will go towards providing services to people affected by Arthritis in Northland. If you are in a position to help with the street appeal we would love to hear from you.
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Volunteering for Arthritis NZ
Published September 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
We want you to volunteer!
Come and volunteer with us!
Be a volunteer!
Give us your time become a volunteer!
WHY????
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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!