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Scooter racing for Arthritis NZ
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in Northland
Come on and have a go – you know you’ve always wanted to be in control of a scooter!
Here is your chance!
Grab three work mates and you, which makes four, ask your boss nicely to pay your entry fee, tell him it’s for charity, it’s a good way to promote your business and great team building!
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Catch a Wave Day
Published February 17th 2010, Posted in Northland
Surfers and non-surfers alike come down and help out people with any disability, have a safe, fun, surfing experience and a great time at the beach.
All volunteers welcome, we would love to have your help. If you know of anyone that may want to be a participant please let them know about our catch a wave day too.
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Local Businesses support Deaf Children
Published February 17th 2010, Posted in Northland
In the lead up to Christmas 2009, Northland Parents of Deaf Children Inc were given the opportunity to raise funds for their group through the generosity of Classics Boookstore.
They sent their customers to volunteers from the group who were wrapping Christmas presents outside the shop in the Civic Arcade and in addition, Classics provided all the paper and ribbons for the wrapping. Fast Signz donated a sign.
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Loren’s Latest
Published January 27th 2010, Posted in Northland
Hello Everyone
This is my last day working at the Tiaho Trust, as of today as I am embarking on a new phase in my life… a University Student!!
Yes, soon I am moving to the mighty Waikato to begin studying towards a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science with a mixture of Philosophy and Screen and Media Studies thrown into the mix!
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Slow Transit Constipation Seminar
Published January 20th 2010, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Children and their families suffer unnecessarily with bowel and bladder issues.
This parent education workshop is provided by a qualified, experienced Specialist Paediatric Continence Advisor Julie Jordan-Ely who is also the C.E.O. and Founder of the Advancewellness Centre - Melbourne.
The Advancewellness Centre ’ s philosophy is that it takes a village to raise a child and these parent education workshops are aimed at provide basic continence education and information.
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Loren’s Latest
Published January 19th 2010, Posted in Northland
Article by Loren Corbett
Whangarei is filled with inspirational people living their lives with disabilities and so often they go unnoticed.
At Tiaho we get the chance to work with many of these amazing people. Throughout this year I will be getting to know some of them and sharing with you just snippets of their achievements.
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Disability Outreach Coordinator wanted
Published January 14th 2010, Posted in Northland
A position in a dynamic and progressive organisation has become available.
Based in Whangarei the role will be working with the mid and far north communities. To succeed in this role you will have the following attributes:
- Strong organisational skills
- Good community links/networks
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Reporting and referral experience
It is essential that you have an interest in the disabled community.
This position is for 15 hours/week and is for a fixed term of six months
For a position description email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 09 430 3406 . Written applications and CV should be posted to PO Box 374 Whangarei or emailed to the above address. Applications close 27 January
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Really enjoyed the Attitude article Loren, you are settling in well and meeting loads of great people. I’ll look forward to the next episode.