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Parafed Community Sports Advisor for Northland
Published January 16th 2012, Posted in Northland
Kia ora, my name is Leesa Andrewes and I am the new Parafed Community Sports Advisor for Northland. I have a Sport and Recreation degree from AUT and have worked in Sports Administration and Coaching over the past seven years.
Parafed Northland supports Paralympics NZ at a regional level. My position is supported by and based at Sport Northland Whangarei and Dargaville.
The Primary Purpose of my position is “To facilitate the development of Parafed Northland to be an organisation that caters for and supports people with physical and visual disabilities to be active in Sport and Recreation”.
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Bike riders brave rough weather for fundraiser
Published January 13th 2012, Posted in Northland
Story courtesy of the Northern Advocate, lead photo Michael Cunningham
Bad weather cancelled many events in Northland last weekend - the Mid Northern Rodeo, a family gala day at Ruakaka Beach and the miniature train rides in Maunu.
But heavy rain and gale force winds failed to deter motorcycle riders making a 275km charity run.
Forty bikes took part in the “Iron Horses” rally to help raise funds for Whangarei branch of Riding for the Disabled yesterday.
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Ethnic Health Disparities workshop
Published December 15th 2011, Posted in Northland
The Te Tai Tokerau Branch of the Public Health Association invites all those working in health and social services to attend a presentation on ‘Ethnic Health Disparities’ by Dr.Jonathan Jarman, Northland District Health Board Medical Officer of Health.
Dr. Jarman recently returned from a two month sabbatical leave in Canada. Where the study objective was to answer the question “how can mainstream public health providers reduce ethnic health disparities?”
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“Which way Now?”
Published December 07th 2011, Posted in Northland
‘A Transition Booklet for Young Northlanders’ developed by CCS Disability Action and Tiaho Trust
Leaving school or home is a big step towards independence for anyone to take. For some, it can be exciting while for others, it can be full of confusion and uncertainty.
The purpose of this booklet is to provide disabled young people and their families/whanau in Northland with useful information that will support them as they “transition” from school and includes topics such as ‘Moving on from school’, Support Needs’, ‘Accommodation’, ‘Advocacy’, ‘Employment’.
To order a copy of this booklet please contact either CCS Disability Action or Tiaho Trust.
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Wheelchair Tennis Open Day
Published December 07th 2011, Posted in NorthlandHalberg Trust, Parafed Auckland and Tennislife have combined forces to run a Wheelchair Tennis Open Day, on Thursday 26 January 2012 from 9am - 12pm at the Forrest Hill Tennis Centre.
The day is designed for young people who have a physical impairment. However, students do not need to be in a wheelchair to participate, as sports chairs will be provided on the day. Racquets will also be provided.
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Whangarei Suicide Prevention Network
Published December 06th 2011, Posted in Northland
You are invited to join community members, health and social service workers and local business for our monthly suicide prevention hui.
The Network meets to connect with one another, and share knowledge to increase our awareness about suicide prevention and promote wellness in
our community.
Our next Whangarei Suicide Prevention Network features Tracey Hodgkinson, the national trainer of Beating the Blues. Beating the Blues is a online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tool for the treatment of Depression. This tool is now available to the public through GP’s in the Manaia Health PHO region. Please see the attached flyer and poster.
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Understanding Epilepsy Seminar
Published December 01st 2011, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland are holding an ‘Understanding Epilepsy Seminar’ on Wednesday 14 December at 11am -1pm at Suite 5 Bank St, Whangarei.
Topics that will be covered include; what is epilepsy and it’s causes, recognition of seizure types, first aid for seizures, seizure triggers, recording seizures, principles of anti-epileptic medication, life style issues, etc…
Please RSVP by 12 December to 0800 202-122 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to attend this seminar.
We look forward to seeing you there. Panui attached.
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NorthAble Annual Dance
Published November 30th 2011, Posted in Northland
Get your dancing shoes on! Be entertained by Eddie Hemara.
NorthAble Disability Services are holding their annual dance to celebrate the International Day of the Disabled Person on the 3rd December at the Marist Sports Club, 39 Park Avenue Whangarei from 6pm to 11pm.
The theme is ‘Silver and Gold’ and the cost is $5 per head. A light supper will be provided along with the sale of non-alcoholic beverages. We will also have spot prizes.
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Whangarei Sib Support NZ Workshop
Published November 11th 2011, Posted in NorthlandSib Support NZ Whangarei are holding a Sibling Workshop (SibShop) on the 26 November 2011, 10:00am to 3:00pm
The SibShop is for children aged between 8-18 years who do not have a health condition, disability or special needs, BUT have a brother or sister that does.
Please join us for a day of awesome fun where you will meet kids just like you. Spaces are limited.
Please contact us for more information and to RSVP on 09 437 3337 or 0508 236 236.
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Launch of ‘Plan for the Future’ DVD
Published November 10th 2011, Posted in Northland
We were pleased to attend the first launch in the country of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Associations new DVD resource ‘Plan for the Future’. This DVD is aimed at helping young people with Down Syndrome transition from school through to adult life.
There was great support from the disability community in Whangarei for Thomas Sadgove and his family who tell their story on the DVD about Thomas transitioning from school with support from a number of individuals and organisations. His is one story among many that show how successful and included people with Down Syndrome can be with the right supports and attitude from employers.
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