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It’s Alzheimers Awareness Week
Published July 21st 2008, Posted in Northland
Yes it is Alzheimers Awareness Week and your opportunity to support the great work the Northland branch of Alzheimers NZ do in our community.
Check out what’s happening!
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Free stroke awareness seminars
Published July 21st 2008, Posted in Northland
The Stroke Foundation Northland and Age Concern Whangarei are pleased to present two free seminars designed to educate the general public about healthy eating, the signs and effects of stroke and how early intervention and help and support from the Stroke Foundation can support survivors.
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Hip and Knee joint seminar
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in Northland
Have you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Dargaville area, Arthritis NZ is offering a great opportunity for people to attend a free seminar to learn more about hip and joint replacements and how to manage your mobility before and after surgery.
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Trust helps families into homes
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in Northland
The Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust now has eight houses and provides accommodation to eight families/individuals that would not otherwise be able to access housing to live independently in the community.
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Auction will help Hearing Society
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
After Mark Whitfield and Erica Kemp hijacked the Whangarei Hearing Association in 2005 they squandered thousands of dollars on household furniture, whiteware and office equipment - all of the highest quality.
An auction of these items is being held to recoup some of the squandered money for the newly formed H.E.A.R Society.
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What a great idea!
Published July 16th 2008, Posted in Northland
Have a Cuppa for a Great Cause!
The Alzheimers Society Northland invites you to participate in our ‘Cuppa For A Cause’ campaign 2008.
‘Cuppa for a Cause’ is designed to raise awareness of Alzheimers and related dementia diseases and the support available for families through the Alzheimers Society, as well as an opportunity to raise funds for our local organisation.
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ASB annual public meeting
Published July 07th 2008, Posted in Northland
ASB Community Trust would like to invite you to its 2008 annual public meeting – either in Auckland or in Whangarei.
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Northland Volunteers Continue to inspire
Published July 07th 2008, Posted in Northland
Parkinsons New Zealand recently celebrated it’s 25th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, special commendations were awarded to people in recognition of thier contribution and achievements to the society.
“Northlanders featured very strongly in the nominations.”
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Become a star with StarJam!
Published July 03rd 2008, Posted in Northland
Enrolments are now open for term three of StarJam’s Rockin’ Hip Hop workshop, designed especially for young people with disabilities.
The workshop takes place at Kensington Stadium on Thursday evenings, from 6.45pm – 8.15pm. The first workshop will take place on Thursday 31 July and the term will run for eight weeks, finishing on Thursday 18 September.
Enrolments are open to any young person with a disability, under the age of 25.
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Empowering Communities.
Published July 03rd 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
$100.000 towards fixing the location of the mobility parks at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre.
Now that’s what I call a community driven outcome.
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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!