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Free resources to support young people
Published May 11th 2012, Posted in Northland
The Young New Zealanders Foundation is a charitable trust dedicated to helping young Kiwis by developing and distributing highly effective resources free to young people, their parents and caregivers, schools and counsellors.
The aims of the Foundation include: building a high self-esteem, teaching communication and personal coping strategies, and an ability to handle life’s stressors, developing a sense of purpose and a healthy attitude to mind and body, being able to ask for help when it is needed.
They have developed a range of resources and strategies for enhancing individual resilience in young people.
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Meningococcal C Vaccination ‘Catch Up’ Programme
Published May 09th 2012, Posted in Northland
Programme FREE from 16 May 2012 - for a limited period
Last year there was an outbreak of Meningococcal C disease in Northland.
Most of the people affected were young people and children, and three died. Meningococcal C causes meningitis (Inflammation around the brain) or septicaemia (blood poisoning) which can rapidly cause serious illness or death (within 24 hours). Fever, headache or a still neck, vomiting, and irritability or drowsiness are some of the symptoms. Some people will also develop a rash.
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Our own Unsung Heroe
Published April 30th 2012, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust CEO Jonny Wilkinson was one of the inaugural ‘Unsung Heroes’ featured in the new-look Northern Advocate newspaper on Wednesday 25th April.
Wilkinson says “It is very humbling to be included in this feature with such great community leaders and it reflects on the great team we have at Tiaho Trust”.
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IHC Advocacy to the Heartands Forum
Published April 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
You’re invited to a forum in Whangarei that will provide information and resources to families raising disabled children.
Families tell us that support for their disabled children and young people is limited and poorly coordinated by the health, education and social development ministries. IHC believes New Zealand can do better.
In 2011 IHC published a Call to Action for Disabled Children to tell politicians what needs to change. IHC drew attention to the need for disabled children to be included in the community of all children so that their needs, rights, interests and well-being are at the heart of all government decisions.
IHC Advocacy is travelling to Heartland New Zealand in 2012 to talk with families and supporters of disabled children and young people.
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Hey Whangarei – Get your Mojo On
Published April 18th 2012, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust is pleased to announce that Mojo Mathers will be spending the day in Whangarei on Friday the 27th of April to meet with the disability community.
She will be speaking at the launch of SailAbility Northland in the morning and then again at Manaia Health PHO in the afternoon where the disability community of Whangarei will have the opportunity to hear about her political journey thus far.
A key person behind getting Mojo’s attendance at both events is Tiaho Trust’s CEO Jonny Wilkinson, “When I was pondering an appropriate celebrity or someone with Mana in the who’s who of disability Mojo Mathers seemed the obvious choice. I was delighted when Mojo enthusiastically responded to my request.”
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Governor-General pours Thomas tea
Published April 16th 2012, Posted in Northland
Story by Karina Cooper, Whangarei Report
The achievements of a Whangarei man with Down Syndrome had Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae pouring him high tea in fine style at Government House.
Thomas Sadgrove, 21, described as the ‘‘face’’ of Bunnings, received a New Zealand Down Syndrome Association national achievement award alongside IHC librarian and Special Olympics skier and swimmer Michael Holdsworth, 37, of Wellington; and Auckland Special Olympian Edward Borkin, 32, at a high tea function in the Government House ballroom surrounded by family
and friends.
Mr Sadgrove was awarded the prestigious achievement for his work at Bunnings Warehouse in Whangarei.
Read the full story here: Governor General pours Thomas tea.pdf
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Kaikohe Deaf Access Centre Opening
Published April 11th 2012, Posted in Northland
We are opening the new Kaikohe Deaf Access Centre and you will have a chance to see how it works for you.
Want to see a Deaf Aotearoa staff member or do you want an interpreter? Stop at Kaikohe and pop in for a visit! Easy to get in touch with Deaf Aotearoa staff. We have a webcam so you can see what equipment we have, or you can meet the interpreter.
Do you want to lipread while signing or talking? No problem! You can use video call and call us. You will be able to lipread while we talk.
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RNZFB Equipment Display Day
Published April 05th 2012, Posted in Northland
If you or someone you know has low vision, you may like to come along to one of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Equipment Display Days. Two are being held, one in Whangarei and one in Kerikeri.
Come along to view a range of low vision equipment and gadgets that will be on display, we will be happy to help with any enquires you may have. These days are open to members of the public, if you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Kylie on 09 437 1194.
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A rare chance to truly live
Published April 02nd 2012, Posted in Northland
Northland Age: Thursday March 29, 2012
“I don’t know if you can totally comprehend how amazing and significant that experience today was. Not just the surfing but the wairua that came along with it”. - Koha Day participant
If happy customers are an indicator of a job well done, the organisers of Kaitaia’s second Koha Day at Ahipara last week can take a bow.
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Beware of scammers
Published March 30th 2012, Posted in Northland
It has come to my attention that telephone calls are being made to members of the public asking for donations to MS.
As it is doubtful that any of our regions are raising funds in this way, it is highly likely that this is a phishing scam, designed to obtain peoples’ credit card details over the ‘phone.
PLEASE inform all of your clients, and make it as public as possible through all means at your disposal, that this IS NOT associated with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand or any regional offices.
Rosie Gallagher
National Director
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand
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