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June 2008
Just a knock on the head
Published June 11th 2008, Posted in NationalLast week was Brain Injury Awareness week. Were you aware that 90 New Zealanders a day sustain a brain injury through either a car accident, sport injury or assault. If you have sustained a knock to the head, are you aware of the symtoms of concussion and that it can cause permanent or long term damage?
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Our Stories – creating positive change
Published June 10th 2008, Posted in Northland & Contains video content
‘Our Stories’ is a disability awareness and education community based project sponsored by IHC and CCS Disability Action.
Tiaho recently hosted a hui run by Project Managers Pip O’Connell from IHC and Sally Thomas from CCS Disability Action. The hui was an opportunity to give the Northland community information about the project including the photographic exhibition and workshops and how disabled people in Northland can participate.
For those not able to attend the hui, Tiaho recorded an interview with Sally and Pip about the project. Available at the end of this article.
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Position Vacant - Field Worker
Published June 09th 2008, Posted in Northland
The Motor Neurone Disease Association wishes to appoint a Field Worker for approximately 16 hours per week to work in the Northland area.
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Innovative Transport Service
Published June 09th 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust has established a Voluntary Transport Support Service in Kaikohe in response to a lack of accessible transport in the mid-North.
Disabled people were not able to fully participate in activities in their communities and a number of disabled school children were unable to attend school because there was no accessible transport.
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DVD makes voting easier
Published June 09th 2008, Posted in National
People First is working with the electoral agencies to develop information to make it easier for people with learning disability to know how to vote.
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IHC Telecom Art Awards
Published June 05th 2008, Posted in NationalIHC launches 2008 IHC Telecom Art Awards
IHC is calling for entries in the IHC Telecom Art Awards 2008 – the major showcase of the talents of artists with intellectual disabilities.
The Art Awards are open to all New Zealanders with an intellectual disability, whether or not they use IHC services.
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Knocking out Concussion
Published June 04th 2008, Posted in National / 2 Comments
This week is Brain Injury awareness week.
Every week, over 450 New Zealanders sustain a concussion according to the World Health Organisation, with many more going unreported and undiagnosed. ‘Knocking Out Concussion’ is this year’s theme for the Brain Injury Awareness Week which runs from 3 -10 June and aims to increase awareness of the long-term and unseen effects of concussions.
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Schools Plus in the Disability Sector
Published June 03rd 2008, Posted in National
The Auckland Disability Providers Network was invited to make comment on the Schools Plus programme that has been introduced by the Government. Unfortunately, it was too late to arrange a meeting before the deadline of 31st May 2008, but the Ministry of Education is still keen to hear from the disability sector.
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Do you suffer from Gout?
Published June 03rd 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Arthritis NZ Northland is hosting a workshop on Gout on Saturday 21st June at the St Johns Ambulance Hall in Kaikohe from 10 am to 12 noon.
If you want to learn all about Gout come along to hear speakers Dr Perer Gow (Gout Specialist), Victoria Harris (Maori Arthritis Educator) and Ashton Tairua (living with Gout). To register, please phone the Far North Service Centre on 0800 663 463 or Carol on 09 408 2451. Entry cost is a koha. Arthritis NZ members free.
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Altogether Autism video conference
Published June 03rd 2008, Posted in Northland
Video Conference Presentation by Tanya Breen
It is Autism Awareness week! Altogether Autism has decided to host a Video Conference Presentation with our teams Clinical Psychologist, Tanya Breen. The presentations will be on Wednesday 4 June, 11.00am – 1.00pm, with tea, coffee and some light snacks provided. Guests are welcome to bring lunch along.
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