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Mainstream Employment Programme
Published September 18th 2008, Posted in NorthlandTwo presentations will be given by Mr Peter Tolo of the Mainstream Employment Programme in Northland this month.
Peter will be able to answer any of your questions with regard to the programme, funding and support available to disabled people who are eligible to work within the framework of local government agencies, including schools.
The presentations are being held in Kaitaia and Whangarei, details are below.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect seminar
Published September 18th 2008, Posted in NorthlandTe Oranga Kaumatua Kuia Disability Support Services - Elder Abuse and Neglect
Social Service Practitioners are invited to a Presentation given by Specialists in providing Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services for Kaumatua Kuia and their Whanau.
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World Alzheimers Day
Published September 17th 2008, Posted in Northland
Sunday 21st September is World Alzheimers Day – and Alzheimers Northland will be marking the occasion with a service of Thanksgiving at Christ Church (in the Regent) at 9.30, followed by morning tea.
All are welcome to attend.
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Congratulations Cameron!
Published September 15th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Swimmer Cameron Leslie won gold in the 150m IM in record time at the Beijing Paralympics yesterday to secure New Zealand’s 12th medal.
The 18-year-old from Whangarei, who is studying communications in Auckland, said he was not expecting to be so dominant and attributed his medal to hard work at training.
“Bloody awesome. I wasn’t expecting that at all. I don’t really remember much of it. I’m very surprised.”
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Consumer feedback to the MoH
Published September 15th 2008, Posted in Northland
Disability Services of the Ministry of Health are requesting feedback from families and disabled people on the services they provide.
Most of these are the services that are received as a result of a Needs Assessment through your local NASC agency.
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Diverse Dads
Published September 15th 2008, Posted in NorthlandBuilding bonds a benefit says Diverse Dads.
Relationship building with children was made easier by not having to fit mainstream fathering stereotypes, disabled dads and gay dads agreed in a panel discussion during Waitakere City’s Focus on Fathering Week last week.
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Ageing and Intimacy Symposium
Published September 15th 2008, Posted in Northland
Alzheimers Northland and Dr Allyson Waite of Sex Therapy New Zealand have organised a symposium for anyone interested in the issues facing older people through times of personal and interpersonal change
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Watch your blood pressure!
Published September 08th 2008, Posted in Northland
Media Release by Stroke Foundation of NZ (Inc.)
Thousands unaware of risk from high Blood Pressure
The NZ Stroke Foundation urges New Zealanders to have a blood pressure test and reduce the risk of becoming a statistic of this country’s second single biggest killer and the leading cause of disability. Statistics show that thousands of kiwis are unknowingly suffering from undiagnosed high blood pressure - the single biggest risk factor for stroke.
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Stroke Awareness Week
Published September 08th 2008, Posted in Northland
This week is Stroke Awareness week.
The Northland Stroke Foundation will be very busy with their Stroke awareness activities including offering free seminars hosted in partnership with Age Concern Whangarei and their annual street appeal where the money raised will go towards carrying out the great work they do in Northland.
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Foot and Ankle Seminar
Published September 04th 2008, Posted in Northland
Do you feel that your feet let you down?
Arthritis New Zealand is holding a seminar on feet and ankles. Your feet are a common area that can be affected by Arthritis. You may have Gout, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any of the more than over 140 types of Arthritis.
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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!