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Northland Brain Train programme
Published March 04th 2010, Posted in Northland
Invitation to the Northland Brain Train
Northlanders will have the chance to discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research as the Northland Brain Train makes its way across the region from March 15.
First stop is Kaitaia on Monday March 15, followed by Kaikohe on March 16 and Whangarei on Wednesday March 17.
The events include lectures by leading neuroscientists on the latest brain research, seminars on brain health and medical care from community support groups, and information displays with advice on support and services.
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Dove’s Tail Western Corridor Accessible Tour
Published February 25th 2010, Posted in Northland
Dove’s Tail Tourism - Enabling Travel.
It is a boutique organisation that works alongside tourism operators to offer a hassle free, seamless and enjoyable experience for a range of travellers with specific needs.
Dove’s Tail tourism has a unique focus on people who need that little bit of extra care and attention when on holiday. We strive to make people’s travel experience both memorable and comfortable.
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The ‘Northland Brain Train’
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentThe Neurological Foundation and Tiaho Trust are proud to host the Inaugural ‘Northland Brain Train’. This is a ‘free’ event and there is no need to register, just come along and learn how to train your brain!
Discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research into brain health and brain disorders.
Come along and listen to lectures by leading neuroscientists and displays and seminars by community support groups including Alzheimers Northland, Brain Injury Association Northland, Parent 2 Parent, Epilepsy Northland and the Neurological Foundation.
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Hydrotherapy Pool feedback saught
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in NorthlandFeedback is being sought from the public about the Hydrotherapy Public Pool Sessions and their demandat at the Aquatic Centre in Whangarei.
Please complete both sides of this questionnaire attached to this article and return to the Whangarei Aquatics Centre customer comments box.
Results from this survey are essential to assist in the programming of pool space and future usage of this pool. Other comments/suggestions would you like to make about Hydrotherapy Public Sessions so that we can continue to improve accessibility are also welcome.
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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
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 NorthlandArticle 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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Hey Gail, thanks for invite, I was just thinking about you guys today actually, we took the boys out sailing to Parua Bay. Anyway would love to come to the forum north one on the 17th
See you there
Ang