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Seminar by international presenter
Published September 02nd 2008, Posted in Northland
“Systems of care and programmes for children and families living with parental mental illness”
The Werry Centre is hosting this seminar presented by Joanne Nicholson, Ph.D. Joanne directs the Child and Family Research Core of the Centre for Mental Health Services Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she is a clinical and research psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry.
You can view this seminar by Telepaed at the Parent to Parent office in Whangarei
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Meeting
Published September 02nd 2008, Posted in Northland
If you have an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder or have a family member or friend with ASD you might like to come along to the next Autism Spectrum Disorder Regional Network Meeting to find out about the services available in Northland and to hear Clinical Psychologist Tanya Breen who specialises in this field talk about ASD Assessment and Diagnosis of young people and adults.
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“Our Stories” Film Fest
Published September 01st 2008, Posted in Northland
The response to the “Our Stories” project from Northland has been fantastic. A large number of people viewed the photo exhibition at Reyburn House Art Gallery.
Thanks Northland – you are all invited to attend the stunning “our stories” Film Festival
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Multiple Sclerosis Awarenss Week
Published August 27th 2008, Posted in Northland
This years Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week runs from the 1st – 7th September.
We will be marking the occasion with a street appeal where the funds raised will go towards providing services to people with MS, their families and carers in Northland. If you are in a position to help with the street appeal we would love to hear from you.
Read more to find out about our Monster Garage Sale!
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Philip Patston on diverse dads
Published August 20th 2008, Posted in Northland
Join gay disabled comedian Philip Patston on Tuesday 2nd September as he delves into the experience of the men we may not always think of as fathers — disabled and gay dads.
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Epilepsy Week - Going Lavender
Published August 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
We had a great awareness week in the Mid and Far North in February so now it is the turn of the rest of Northland.
Read more to find out about what is happening during the week of 1st - 7th September to raise funds and awareness for all those whose lives are affected by epilepsy in Northland
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The Lavender Ball
Published August 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
Come along to to what will be a wonderful event of dining and dancing to help raise awarenes of Epilepsy and support the great work of Epilepsy Northland.
Lord and Lady Lavender invite all Lords, ladies and ladies in waiting to their traditional Highland Ball.
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Alzheimers Northland say thanks
Published August 18th 2008, Posted in Northland
We were very busy at the Alzheimers Society during the week of 21-26 July – and so were many of our friends and supporters!
We are truly grateful for all the support received both in donations, time, energy and enthusiasm.
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NZ National Boccia Champs
Published August 04th 2008, Posted in Northland
Check out how many medals and trophies the Northland Boccia team brought home from the New Zealand National Boccia Champs in Christchurch 24th - 27th July.
What a great effort, a big congratulations to them all! We look forward to seeing them play here at the Kensington Stadium where the 2009 Nationals will be held.
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Successful Supported Employment Service
Published July 22nd 2008, Posted in Northland
CCS Disability Action Northland Supported Employment Service Coordinators are having good success with placing disabled people into paid employment in Northland and welcome more referrals.
Please continue reading to find out about the criteria for accessing this great service.
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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!