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A story by Kimberley McLean
Published May 20th 2010, Posted in Northland
My trip to the 2010 National Boccia Championships in Camberra at the Australian Institiue of Sport 3 - 6 May.
Tickets were booked and paid for after a huge amount of effort getting the funding to attend this tournament.
The only flight I could get was with Qantas and this posed a huge problem. This was due to the height restrictions on Wheelchairs. For my flight over to Sydney the height restriction was 84cm, my power chair is 89cm. However for my flight from Sydney to Canberra the restriction was up to 130cm. Due to this mum and I decided to take just my manual chair.
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Sib Support NZ - 2nd Generatioin workshop
Published May 18th 2010, Posted in Northland
A workshop for adult siblings of disabled people.
This weekend will focus on the unique perspective of siblings, the distinctive dynamics of the relationship they have with their disabled brother or sister, and will provide practical advice and information about how to manage the role of advocate.
Weekend workshops will be held in Auckland and Christchurch and are on offer to any adult siblings who are interested in being an important part of the support and guidance of their disabled brother or sister.
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‘Evolution’ Becoming Who We Are
Published May 18th 2010, Posted in NorthlandYou are warmly invited to an exhibition of art works created by students of the workshop series ‘KRE8HOPE STEPPING STONES TO ART’.
Thiis exhibition runs from the 14th May to 1st June and is on display from 9am - 4.30pm at the Yvonne Rust Gallery, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Ave, Whangarei.
Come and see works by aspiring artists from our community including: Dorian Choat, Jessica Common, Kyle Bell, Marima Brown, Shelley Giles and Yae Ram Song.
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Paihia Run/Walk
Published May 04th 2010, Posted in NorthlandWestpac in partnership with Halberg Trust have pledged their support again this year, sponsoring people who have a disability to participate in the Carters Paihia Run/Walk.
Westpac are offering to cover the cost of the entry fee for people who have a disability, and their support person if required, to enter the event. Westpac staff will also be on hand through out the event to provide support, assistance and encouragement and will host a barbeque at the end of the event.
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