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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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Disability Outreach Coordinator wanted
Published January 14th 2010, Posted in Northland
A position in a dynamic and progressive organisation has become available.
Based in Whangarei the role will be working with the mid and far north communities. To succeed in this role you will have the following attributes:
- Strong organisational skills
- Good community links/networks
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Reporting and referral experience
It is essential that you have an interest in the disabled community.
This position is for 15 hours/week and is for a fixed term of six months
For a position description email or phone 09 430 3406 . Written applications and CV should be posted to PO Box 374 Whangarei or emailed to the above address. Applications close 27 January
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Women’s Wellness Day
Published January 13th 2010, Posted in Northland
The Northland Branch of Epilepsy NZ is having a Women’s Wellness Day - for women living with epilepsy either personally or as a carer.
We aim to have a peaceful, relaxed and informative day where women can talk with others, learn about their epilepsy through short seminars, and be pampered. There will be no cost involved. If however you would like to make a donation on the day we would happily accept it.
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Bright spaces for disabled
Published January 05th 2010, Posted in Northland
Whangarei Leader 22nd December 2009 – Story by Denise Piper
Bright blue accessible carparks are making waves in Whangarei, leaving drivers with no doubt the parking places are reserved for people with disabilities.
The swimming pool-blue non-skid paint has been applied at Bream Bay Medical Centre and Whangarei Pak’ n Save.
Disabled support organisation Tiaho Trust now hopes to paint the town blue to help stop abuse of the accessible carparks.
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Audience enjoys avant-garde performance
Published December 15th 2009, Posted in Northland
Throbbing base lines, wailing blues harmonica, and reverberating beatnik spoken lyrics filled the main exhibition hall of the Whangarei Arts Museum on Thursday 3rd December celebrating United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons.
Philip Patston, ex comedian and ex vegetarian was sponsored by DPA Northland, Whangarei Art Museum and Tiaho Trust to deliver an edgy avant-garde performance of Poetry on Music accompanied by Tony Lewis on the harmonica.
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Well done Northland! Special conratulations to Brent for the hand cycling bronze. Hi to Theresa - you are a winner too!
Have a great summer,
Mark