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Thanks from Epilepsy Northland
Published October 01st 2007, Posted in Northland
On behalf of the clients, committee and staff of Epilepsy Northland, I would like to sincerely thank all the generous people in our community who supported Epilepsy Northland in our recent Street Collection.
Our grateful thanks go out to all the wonderful collectors who helped us raise just over $2,600. (Awesome!!) Without your help, and the generosity of the public we would not have been able to do this.
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Quiz night fundraiser for Arthritis NZ
Published August 30th 2007, Posted in NorthlandJoin us for a night of fun, competition, great company and the opportunity to work your gray matter!!!
Great Spot Prizes to be Won
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Arthritis NZ Pain Management Seminar
Published August 30th 2007, Posted in NorthlandThis seminar is targeted to both the medical fraternity as well as individuals who are experiencing pain, want to gain more understanding regarding their pain and have their questions answered. Arthritis NZ is extremely fortunate to have two highly qualified professionals presenting our seminar.Entry by Gold Coin Donation.
ALL WELCOME.
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North Island Boccia Regionals Result
Published August 27th 2007, Posted in Northland
The Northland Boccia Association hosted the North Island Regionals again this year at the Genesis Energy Kensington Stadium over the weekend of 4 & 5 August.
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A trek still too far…
Published August 02nd 2007, Posted in Northland & Contains video contentWhen a disability car park was placed 60 metres away from the main entrance of the new Whangarei Aquatic Centre, the Disability Sector Reference Group to the Whangarei District Council sprung into action.
View the video below this article which was taped in early November 2006.
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Transport Service for disabled on cards
Published August 02nd 2007, Posted in Northland
Disability advocacy groups want to start a transport service for the disabled in the mid-north and are seeking volunteers to run the service.
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More Housing For Disabled People
Published July 12th 2007, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentThe Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust was formed in October 2006. The Trust aims to facilitate housing solutions for disabled people and their families/whanau that have been unable to find suitable and affordable accessible housing in Northland.
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New Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service
Published July 12th 2007, Posted in NorthlandLife Unlimited and Parent to Parent NZ have been contracted jointly by the Ministry of Health to provide a new national information and advisory service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families/whanau.
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Calling all Cool Jammers!
Published July 10th 2007, Posted in Northland
StarJam creates opportunities for young people with disabilities to experience joy in their hearts and the belief that anything is possible whilst participating in unique kinds of performance activities, stage production and other creative pursuits.
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Northland Deaf Short Film Festival
Published July 05th 2007, Posted in Northland
The Deaf Association Northland is holding the first ‘Northland Deaf Short Film Festival’
Come along to watch fifteen short films (under seven minutes each) including an award winning film made by local film maker Robert Marquet from Northland and another of his films ‘Goodby Buzzy’ which won Hilda Temapo, local actress ‘Best Actress’ at the Deaf Short Film Festival in Auckland. Congratulations to them both!
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The Brain Train day in Kaitaia was excellent, and we very much hope it will become an annual event! Thanks to all who worked to make it happen.