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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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Bringing Home the Medals
Published July 03rd 2007, Posted in NorthlandNorthland Boccia team members made a real impression at this years Auckland Focus Cup and congratulations go to Andrew Phillips and Mandy Slade who brought home bronze medals from the Australian Boccia Nationals in Melbourne.
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Walking to raise awareness of Arthritis
Published June 28th 2007, Posted in NorthlandAndrew McLeur is walking the length of New Zealand to raise awareness and funds for Arthritis NZ.
Find out more about what his proposed route is and what is happening in Whangarei on Sunday where Arthritis NZ local members are having a shared lunch to welcome him and support him on the next leg of his journey.
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Strategy for Inclusion Seminar
Published June 28th 2007, Posted in NorthlandStrategies for Inclusion is a series of seminars by Professor Sue Buckley OBE and Julie Hughes (Speech and Language Specialist/Audiologist) from the Down Syndrome Educational Trust, Unmited Kingdom. The seminars are for parents, caregivers, support workers and all health and education professionals.
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Boccis Tournament
Published June 27th 2007, Posted in NorthlandNorthland Boccia held it’s second annual Northland Secondary School boccia (pairs) tournament at Kensington Stadium with teams from four schools participating. Dargaville High School shone with Tikipunga High not far behind.
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Fybromyalia Seminar
Published June 27th 2007, Posted in NorthlandArthritis NZ is holding a Fibromyalgia Seminar in Waitangi on 30th June. The guest speaker is Ros Vallings who has a deep interest in Fibromyalgia and ME and is a specialist in this field.
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Celebrating Matariki at Te Hana
Published May 29th 2007, Posted in NorthlandThe Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trust supported by local Health & Support Services, Nga Mahi Toi, Northec and the local community invite you to celebrate the Maori New Year.
Join us for a free Rongoa facial massage and health check. There will be exhibits of Maori art, horticulture and much more!
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Really enjoyed the Attitude article Loren, you are settling in well and meeting loads of great people. I’ll look forward to the next episode.