Ever wondered what it is like to ride a mobility scooter?
Come and watch the teams perform at the 2007 Orr’s Pharmacy Mobility Scooter Challenge at the Town Basin on the 11th of October from 3.30 onward.
We have all sorts of enthusiasts competing for the trophy for the 2007 challenge
Come along and cheer on your favourites
See the equipment available from Buchanan’s Pharmacy
Raffle on site - All funds raised go to Arthritis NZ Northland
More InformationOn 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.
More InformationWhen 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.
More InformationDisability advocacy groups want to start a transport service for the disabled in the mid-north and are seeking volunteers to run the service.
More InformationTiaho has had a number of enquiries from people with disabilities who receive a benefit from Work & Income about whether they can join KiwiSaver.
More InformationThe 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.
More InformationThe 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.
More InformationLife 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.
More InformationStarJam 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.
More InformationThe 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!
This event is being held at the Caffler Suite, Forum North on Wednesday 15th August 2007 starting at 6pm. Tickets cost $5
For more information please contact the Deaf Association.
More InformationNorthland 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.
More InformationThe DSRG (Disability Sector Reference Group) has been working with the Whangarei District Council to implement a ‘Disabled Working Parking Permit’.
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