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January 2009
Surfing - train the helper day.
Published January 28th 2009, Posted in Northland
Disabled Surfing New Zealand’s is holding it’s first ‘Train the helper’ Day on Saturday 14th February from 10am to 2.30 at Omanu Beach, Mt Maunganui.
Surfers - Here is your chance to give something back.
Come to our very first Train the Helper Day and learn how you can help disabled surfing in New Zealand.
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Home sweet home at last for Willie
Published January 20th 2009, Posted in Northland
Story by Denise Piper courtesy of the Whangarei Leader.
Having his own place to call home has meant a world of independence and confidence for Willie Pivac.
A wheelchair user since 23 due to a tumour in his spine, Willie has been so desperate to not be a burden on his family that he considered living in a rest home.
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Free Epilepsy Seminars
Published January 19th 2009, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
Epilepsy Northland is holding a number of free seminars in Northland for people interested in learning more about Epilepsy.
These courses are suitable for all those who have contact with anyone with epilepsy, whether as a person with epilepsy, a whanau member, a carer, teacher, youth or church worker.
Come and empower yourself to be proactive in supporting those you know with epilepsy
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Loren’s latest
Published January 19th 2009, Posted in National
Hello Everyone
I trust that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
In this issue of Loren’s Latest I would like to talk about how great it is that Athletes in the Paralympics are getting the same recognition as our Olympic athletes.
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Behaviour Support Services Review
Published January 14th 2009, Posted in National
The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback from providers and interested parties on the Behaviour Support Services Review discussion paper. This paper makes recommendations for future purchasing options for Behaviour Support Service in New Zealand.
They plan to hold forums in the main centres so that they can recieve face to face feedback on this discussion paper or if you are unable to attend one of these forums you can email them.
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“In My Shoes”
Published January 12th 2009, Posted in NationalIn My Shoes is a DVD containing information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It gives the viewer a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the shoes of someone with ASD.
Mäori families of children with autism spectrum disorder have initiated the production of this video designed to raise awareness of the challenges the disorder presents and help other families to better cope.
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Free Epilepsy Seminar
Published January 07th 2009, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland is holding a free seminar to people interested in learning more about Epilepsy.
This course is suitable for all those who have contact with anyone with epilepsy, whether as a person with epilepsy, a whanau member, a carer, teacher, youth or church worker.
Come and empower yourself to be proactive in supporting those you know with epilepsy
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Are you extraordinary?
Published January 07th 2009, Posted in Northland
We’re looking for extraordinary people to work with our Alz Club (Day Centre) team as we expand our activity programme for people with moderate to severe dementia.
We need Alz Club Assistants for our programme which is currently running 7 sessions and soon to expand to 8.
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Cameron receives MNZM honour
Published January 05th 2009, Posted in National
Cameron Leslie, Whangarei swimming gold medallist winner at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing has received recognition for his outstanding achievements by being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming in the New Year’s Honours list.
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