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September 2008
Impact of Physical Impairment Project
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in National
What stops you from living a normal life? Attitudes, poorly designed environments, lack of information or not enough support?
How do you stop these barriers from stopping you? What equipment and support do you use, what works the best, what do you still need?
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Loren’s latest
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentHello Everyone!
My name is Loren and I am new to working with the Tiaho Trust!
I am a teenager with a disability called Achondroplasia meaning that I am noticeably shorter than the “average” person my age.
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Sudburys help Arthritis NZ
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in Northland
Let’s do something positive for our community ... and have some fun together.
On Thursday the 16th of October 2008 the team at Sudburys are going to do a fun walk to raise funds for the Arthritis NZ.
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Arthritis NZ Appeal Week Events
Published September 25th 2008, Posted in National
This years Arthritis New Zealand National Appeal Day is on Friday 26 September 2008 and the Appeal Week runs until Friday 3 October 2008.
Join the team in Whangarei and support Arthritis New Zealand by taking part in this years Annual Orange Appeal. We will be marking the occasion with a National Street appeal where the funds raised will go towards providing services to people affected by Arthritis in Northland. If you are in a position to help with the street appeal we would love to hear from you.
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Arthritis Orange Appeal Week
Published September 22nd 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
This years Arthritis New Zealand National Appeal Day is on Friday 26 September 2008 and the Appeal Week runs until Friday 3 October 2008.
Join the team in Whangarei and support Arthritis New Zealand by taking part in this years Annual Orange Appeal. We will be marking the occasion with a National Street appeal where the funds raised will go towards providing services to people affected by Arthritis in Northland. If you are in a position to help with the street appeal we would love to hear from you.
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Volunteering for Arthritis NZ
Published September 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
We want you to volunteer!
Come and volunteer with us!
Be a volunteer!
Give us your time become a volunteer!
WHY????
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Our champions are coming home!
Published September 18th 2008, Posted in National
The New Zealand Paralympic Team will shortly be returning to our shores after many fantastic performances at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.
I’m sure you will agree with me that our athletes have really done us proud and they deserve a great welcome home!
Please download the supporting document below detailing when our Paralympians fly into New Zealand.
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Mainstream Employment Programme
Published September 18th 2008, Posted in NorthlandTwo presentations will be given by Mr Peter Tolo of the Mainstream Employment Programme in Northland this month.
Peter will be able to answer any of your questions with regard to the programme, funding and support available to disabled people who are eligible to work within the framework of local government agencies, including schools.
The presentations are being held in Kaitaia and Whangarei, details are below.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect seminar
Published September 18th 2008, Posted in NorthlandTe Oranga Kaumatua Kuia Disability Support Services - Elder Abuse and Neglect
Social Service Practitioners are invited to a Presentation given by Specialists in providing Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services for Kaumatua Kuia and their Whanau.
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World Alzheimers Day
Published September 17th 2008, Posted in Northland
Sunday 21st September is World Alzheimers Day – and Alzheimers Northland will be marking the occasion with a service of Thanksgiving at Christ Church (in the Regent) at 9.30, followed by morning tea.
All are welcome to attend.
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