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Northland Brain Train programme
Published March 04th 2010, Posted in Northland
Invitation to the Northland Brain Train
Northlanders will have the chance to discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research as the Northland Brain Train makes its way across the region from March 15.
First stop is Kaitaia on Monday March 15, followed by Kaikohe on March 16 and Whangarei on Wednesday March 17.
The events include lectures by leading neuroscientists on the latest brain research, seminars on brain health and medical care from community support groups, and information displays with advice on support and services.
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Are you willing to volunteer?
Published March 01st 2010, Posted in National
Would you like to help trial Statistics New Zealand’s Disability Survey?
What’s it all about?
Every five years, Statistics NZ surveys people with disabilities to get a better picture of the well-being of all New Zealanders. This survey collects important information that Government and community organisations use to make decisions that affect everyone living with a disability, including their families and carers.
Statistics NZ wants to test the survey to make sure the questions are easy for everyone to understand and answer. We will do this testing between February and April 2010.
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Dove’s Tail Western Corridor Accessible Tour
Published February 25th 2010, Posted in Northland
Dove’s Tail Tourism - Enabling Travel.
It is a boutique organisation that works alongside tourism operators to offer a hassle free, seamless and enjoyable experience for a range of travellers with specific needs.
Dove’s Tail tourism has a unique focus on people who need that little bit of extra care and attention when on holiday. We strive to make people’s travel experience both memorable and comfortable.
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The ‘Northland Brain Train’
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentThe Neurological Foundation and Tiaho Trust are proud to host the Inaugural ‘Northland Brain Train’. This is a ‘free’ event and there is no need to register, just come along and learn how to train your brain!
Discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research into brain health and brain disorders.
Come along and listen to lectures by leading neuroscientists and displays and seminars by community support groups including Alzheimers Northland, Brain Injury Association Northland, Parent 2 Parent, Epilepsy Northland and the Neurological Foundation.
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Hydrotherapy Pool feedback saught
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in NorthlandFeedback is being sought from the public about the Hydrotherapy Public Pool Sessions and their demandat at the Aquatic Centre in Whangarei.
Please complete both sides of this questionnaire attached to this article and return to the Whangarei Aquatics Centre customer comments box.
Results from this survey are essential to assist in the programming of pool space and future usage of this pool. Other comments/suggestions would you like to make about Hydrotherapy Public Sessions so that we can continue to improve accessibility are also welcome.
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Disabled sailing returns to Whangarei
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in National / 1 Comment
Sailability Auckland and the Whangarei/Parua Bay Cruising Club are planning an event for all people with disabilities from 22 to 26 February at the Whangarei Cruising Club.
The event follows on from a successful three day event held in 2008 for Northland school students with disabilities. This year’s event will be available to all people with disabilities and three boats and instructors will be available.
The event will culminate in a big ‘Have a Go – Sailing’ event on Saturday 27 February.
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Project Coordinator Convention Coalition
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in NationalThe newly formed Convention Coalition of Disabled Persons organisations is seeking a Project Coordinator to facilitate a mechanism for disabled people’s input to the monitoring of disability rights as spelled out in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
This will enable the production of a shadow monitoring report from New Zealand disabled peoples’ organisations and will be achieved through the adaptation of the DRPI framework for the implementation in NZ, facilitation and implementation of the adapted framework, ensuring the process is sustainable into the future.
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Hey Gail, thanks for invite, I was just thinking about you guys today actually, we took the boys out sailing to Parua Bay. Anyway would love to come to the forum north one on the 17th
See you there
Ang