Sunday, November 8, 2009
Call for Speakers
The NZ Federation of Disability Information Centres is calling for speakers to present at its Training Conference in Queenstown next year. The theme of the conference is RD 2010 - the challenges of rural delivery of services in 2010 and beyond. Presenters can apply for a whole session or a 'round table' 15 minute presentation. Anyone interested should download the Call for Speakers document HERE.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Horizons Outward Bound Course
Horizons Outward Bound Course
This course is for people aged over 18 with an intellectual disability. Entrants learn new exciting skills through activities like sailing, tramping and rock climbing encouraging and support is on hand when required. The Horizons course aims to given people with intellectual disabilities the chance to:
Challenge your limits
Build self-confidence through building success individually and through team work
Make new friends
Leave your comfort zone and increase motivation to try new things
Courses will commence in August and September 2009 and May 2010. The course fee is $2,200 inc. GST. To find out how to raise funds to pay for the course visit www.outwardbound.co.nz/paying. WINZ clients may be eligible for funding through Work and Income. Contact your case manager to apply.
This course is for people aged over 18 with an intellectual disability. Entrants learn new exciting skills through activities like sailing, tramping and rock climbing encouraging and support is on hand when required. The Horizons course aims to given people with intellectual disabilities the chance to:
Challenge your limits
Build self-confidence through building success individually and through team work
Make new friends
Leave your comfort zone and increase motivation to try new things
Courses will commence in August and September 2009 and May 2010. The course fee is $2,200 inc. GST. To find out how to raise funds to pay for the course visit www.outwardbound.co.nz/paying. WINZ clients may be eligible for funding through Work and Income. Contact your case manager to apply.
Queenstown Health and Sport Nutrition
Queenstown Health and SPORT NUTRITION
Go in for a FREE consultation today!!!!
Find out what they have to help you improve your performance in sport or work. Having dietary problems? Book to see the naturopath!
18 Camp St Queenstown, 4092974, rob@queenstownhealthshop.co.nz
Go in for a FREE consultation today!!!!
Find out what they have to help you improve your performance in sport or work. Having dietary problems? Book to see the naturopath!
18 Camp St Queenstown, 4092974, rob@queenstownhealthshop.co.nz
Exposed- Alzheimer's Group Calenar-Alexandra
Exposed- Alzheimer’s Group Calendar- Alexandra
The Forget-Me-Not 2010 calendar, featuring near naked men& women from Alexandra, is on sale to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society Otago and its carers in Central Otago. More than 100 copies have been sold so far contributing to the $10,000 already raised.
Alzheimer’s Society Otago manager Julie Butler said the calendar was a marvelous success but the organisation needed more core funding. Otago DHB funds the society’s Dunedin based service. However, there is no regular funding for rural services even though there are more than 100 families in Central Otago affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Committed staff, currently use their own vehicles to visit Central and Mrs. Butler says securing rural funding would help to “pay staff fulltime, buy a vehicle and expand the service.”
The Forget-Me-Not 2010 calendar, featuring near naked men& women from Alexandra, is on sale to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society Otago and its carers in Central Otago. More than 100 copies have been sold so far contributing to the $10,000 already raised.
Alzheimer’s Society Otago manager Julie Butler said the calendar was a marvelous success but the organisation needed more core funding. Otago DHB funds the society’s Dunedin based service. However, there is no regular funding for rural services even though there are more than 100 families in Central Otago affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Committed staff, currently use their own vehicles to visit Central and Mrs. Butler says securing rural funding would help to “pay staff fulltime, buy a vehicle and expand the service.”
Wanaka- Compassionate Community Raises Funds
Wanaka- Compassionate Community Raises Funds
A house tour to raise funds for Tessa Cowie of Otautau has shown the warm, compassionate nature of the Wanaka community. Two year old Tessa has Downes Syndrome and is now fighting myeloid leukaemia. Both sets of Tessa’s grandparents live in Wanaka and together with local volunteers organised the house tour. Over 200 tickets sold for $25 each the tour covered seven different styles of housing in and around Lake Wanaka. The organisers were astounded by the response of local people and Mary-Louise Roulston, who helped organise the tour said “The feedback was that everyone really enjoyed the tour- and the sunshine.”
A house tour to raise funds for Tessa Cowie of Otautau has shown the warm, compassionate nature of the Wanaka community. Two year old Tessa has Downes Syndrome and is now fighting myeloid leukaemia. Both sets of Tessa’s grandparents live in Wanaka and together with local volunteers organised the house tour. Over 200 tickets sold for $25 each the tour covered seven different styles of housing in and around Lake Wanaka. The organisers were astounded by the response of local people and Mary-Louise Roulston, who helped organise the tour said “The feedback was that everyone really enjoyed the tour- and the sunshine.”
Up2date.co.nz
Up2date.co.nz
This is a national website dedicated to linking support workers with employers. If you have patience and common sense, feel that the disabled have the right to the same support and quality of life as others and are looking for rewarding work, then Up2Date say you could have what it takes to be a home provider or personal support worker for people with disabilities. Register on-line for free at up2date.co.nz
This is a national website dedicated to linking support workers with employers. If you have patience and common sense, feel that the disabled have the right to the same support and quality of life as others and are looking for rewarding work, then Up2Date say you could have what it takes to be a home provider or personal support worker for people with disabilities. Register on-line for free at up2date.co.nz
New Queenstown Full Time Podiatry Service
Queenstown Podiatry
Queenstown now has a full time Podiatry service, consulting from upstairs at the Queenstown Medical Centre.
We specialise in:
· General Podiatry including nail cutting and corn removal
· Foot and ankle and leg pain treatment
· Walking analysis
· Orthotics manufacture and maintenance
· Diabetes foot assessment and reporting
· Ingrown nail treatment and surgery
· Pensioner rates for appointment charges
Available for appointments Monday to Friday and afters hours available by appointment
-ACC registered
Visit us upstairs at the Queenstown Medical Centre (lift access available)
9 Isle Street or phone on 441 0580 for an appointment
Queenstown now has a full time Podiatry service, consulting from upstairs at the Queenstown Medical Centre.
We specialise in:
· General Podiatry including nail cutting and corn removal
· Foot and ankle and leg pain treatment
· Walking analysis
· Orthotics manufacture and maintenance
· Diabetes foot assessment and reporting
· Ingrown nail treatment and surgery
· Pensioner rates for appointment charges
Available for appointments Monday to Friday and afters hours available by appointment
-ACC registered
Visit us upstairs at the Queenstown Medical Centre (lift access available)
9 Isle Street or phone on 441 0580 for an appointment
Safety NZ Week
Safety NZ Week 7-13 September
Many people think they are safest in their homes. In fact someone is injured at home every 48 seconds. More Kiwis are actually injured at home than anywhere else. Safety NZ Week aims to raise the awareness of the risks at home, promote the fact that accidents in the home are easy to prevent and provide simple tips for making homes safer. Last years event was a great success and this year’s is gearing up to be even bigger with increased marketing, a new online interactive challenge, retailer promotions and many voices telling the story. If anyone would like to get involved with this community event please contact Angie at ACC on 0800 101 996 extn 2217 or Email angie.donaldson@acc.co.nz you can also visit www.homesafe.co.nz
Many people think they are safest in their homes. In fact someone is injured at home every 48 seconds. More Kiwis are actually injured at home than anywhere else. Safety NZ Week aims to raise the awareness of the risks at home, promote the fact that accidents in the home are easy to prevent and provide simple tips for making homes safer. Last years event was a great success and this year’s is gearing up to be even bigger with increased marketing, a new online interactive challenge, retailer promotions and many voices telling the story. If anyone would like to get involved with this community event please contact Angie at ACC on 0800 101 996 extn 2217 or Email angie.donaldson@acc.co.nz you can also visit www.homesafe.co.nz
Launch of Salvation Army Senior Service Queenstown
This new community ministry is available in Queenstown and Wanaka. It will provide and facilitate services supporting pastoral care, social interaction and safety at home, to seniors in all home living situations. The Salvation Army invites friends and colleagues from voluntary, health and welfare sectors to hear more about this ministry at The Salvation Army, Queenstown Corps, Camp St. Queenstown, on Wednesday September 9th, 11:30-1:00.
Please RSPV by Monday 7th September to: The Salvation Army Queenstown, 03 4425103
A key aspect of this new community ministry is the new Senior Services Friendship Programme. The Salvation Army is aware that as we age sorting out the house and paper work can start to become more difficult and that life can start to get lonely, especially for those living alone. The Senior Service Friendship Programme leaflet explains how the new service can try to help seniors overcome these difficulties through helping organise:
A volunteer visitor for befriending and companionship
Transport for seniors who don’t drive
Connect those looking for spiritual guidance and pastoral care with Christian chaplains
Help find volunteers, handy men and trades people to address home maintenance or repair issues
Help organise applications for housing modifications for those qualifying for government support
Advocate for clients with government agencies
To find out more about this service and how the volunteer matching programme works contact the Senior Services Coordinator Jo Shaw on 027 445 5168.
This new community ministry is available in Queenstown and Wanaka. It will provide and facilitate services supporting pastoral care, social interaction and safety at home, to seniors in all home living situations. The Salvation Army invites friends and colleagues from voluntary, health and welfare sectors to hear more about this ministry at The Salvation Army, Queenstown Corps, Camp St. Queenstown, on Wednesday September 9th, 11:30-1:00.
Please RSPV by Monday 7th September to: The Salvation Army Queenstown, 03 4425103
A key aspect of this new community ministry is the new Senior Services Friendship Programme. The Salvation Army is aware that as we age sorting out the house and paper work can start to become more difficult and that life can start to get lonely, especially for those living alone. The Senior Service Friendship Programme leaflet explains how the new service can try to help seniors overcome these difficulties through helping organise:
A volunteer visitor for befriending and companionship
Transport for seniors who don’t drive
Connect those looking for spiritual guidance and pastoral care with Christian chaplains
Help find volunteers, handy men and trades people to address home maintenance or repair issues
Help organise applications for housing modifications for those qualifying for government support
Advocate for clients with government agencies
To find out more about this service and how the volunteer matching programme works contact the Senior Services Coordinator Jo Shaw on 027 445 5168.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Wakatipu PHO
Free Tips on How to Look After Your Own Mental Wellbeing
During Mental Health Awareness Week the PHO are offering a day long experience covering a range of mental health issues. The topics will include: Exercise for Mental Well Being, Dealing with Retirement, Alcohol and Health, Men’s psychological Health, How to Avoid Pregnancy Blues, Food and Mood & Living with Teenagers. If anyone feels that any of these subjects might be of interest to them the mental health day will be held between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 6th October at St Johns Hall, Douglas Street, Frankton.
Free Tips on How to Look After Your Own Mental Wellbeing
During Mental Health Awareness Week the PHO are offering a day long experience covering a range of mental health issues. The topics will include: Exercise for Mental Well Being, Dealing with Retirement, Alcohol and Health, Men’s psychological Health, How to Avoid Pregnancy Blues, Food and Mood & Living with Teenagers. If anyone feels that any of these subjects might be of interest to them the mental health day will be held between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 6th October at St Johns Hall, Douglas Street, Frankton.
Working With Children Who Have Been Traumatised or Have ADHD
Working with Children Who Have Been Traumatised or Have ADHD
Barnardos and the Children’s Commissioner have designed this workshop to develop participants understanding of the nature and impact of trauma and ADHD. Workers, parents and children will be able to learn practical strategies to help control associated behaviours. The workshop will focus on:
What is Trauma?
What is ADHD?
The Impact of trauma and ADHD
Similarities and Differences
Intervention
There will be a $20 charge on entry to help cover expenses. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Attendees should take their own lunch with them. Workshop to be held Wednesday 7th October 9:30-4:30pm and presented by Nicola Atwool, Principle Advisor. The Venue is still to be announced. RSVP Maria: maria.hendry@barnardos.org.nz or 442 6513 by Friday 3rd October.
Barnardos and the Children’s Commissioner have designed this workshop to develop participants understanding of the nature and impact of trauma and ADHD. Workers, parents and children will be able to learn practical strategies to help control associated behaviours. The workshop will focus on:
What is Trauma?
What is ADHD?
The Impact of trauma and ADHD
Similarities and Differences
Intervention
There will be a $20 charge on entry to help cover expenses. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Attendees should take their own lunch with them. Workshop to be held Wednesday 7th October 9:30-4:30pm and presented by Nicola Atwool, Principle Advisor. The Venue is still to be announced. RSVP Maria: maria.hendry@barnardos.org.nz or 442 6513 by Friday 3rd October.
Save The Children Fund in Queenstown
Save The Children Fund
A range of goods including Christmas cards will be on sale at the National Bank, on The Mall, Queenstown between 10 and 4pm on:
Wednesday 23rd September
Thursday 24th September
Friday 25th September
A range of goods including Christmas cards will be on sale at the National Bank, on The Mall, Queenstown between 10 and 4pm on:
Wednesday 23rd September
Thursday 24th September
Friday 25th September
DRCQ- Handy Equipment for Spring and Summer
Spring is Here, Lets Get Outside!!!!!
DRCQ has a fantastic range of folding walking sticks priced between $30 and $35. They are perfect for those of us that need a little assistance getting out and about or to give to friends and relatives. We have sleek black or bronze colours for gentlemen and bright floral designs for the ladies amongst us. You can fold them up to store neatly in your bag or glove compartment so they are at hand should need them.
DRCQ has a fantastic range of folding walking sticks priced between $30 and $35. They are perfect for those of us that need a little assistance getting out and about or to give to friends and relatives. We have sleek black or bronze colours for gentlemen and bright floral designs for the ladies amongst us. You can fold them up to store neatly in your bag or glove compartment so they are at hand should need them.
Winter Games
Winter Games NZ August 21st to 30th
The winter games organisers were kind enough to let DRCQ watch the Super G adaptive race on Tuesday 25th August. The race was due to start early that morning but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions so the competitors, support teams, family, friends and others waited and we waited. The German team arrived straight from Christchurch after flying into New Zealand. They came up the mountain and waited in anticipation with all the rest of us, eager for the race to begin. Lunch time came and the hard working Coronet staff were busy assessing the conditions. It was decided to wait a little longer.
As we waited there was chance to speak to some of the competitor’s. Mark Soyer from Australia and Teague Couley from the United States were kind enough to tell us a bit about themselves. Mark a paraplegic has been competing in adaptive snow sports for three years and Teague, a veteran by comparison, for 17 years only has one arm and one leg. To date neither have won any events for their countries but to get to this level of competition is a feat in itself. There are many disabled athletes, the world over, striving to represent their nations. To have the chance to travel the world, doing the sport they love, meeting different people and experiencing different cultures. It could be thought that the biggest achievement of these young men is that they have not just overcome their disability but actually utilised them, to excel in adaptive snow sports.
DRCQ would like to congratulate all disabled competitors at the winter games for using the ‘disability’ to define their ‘Abilities’ in adaptive snow sports. These young men and women can be an inspiration to disabled people everywhere. They have found something that is fun and challenging, that they can be passionate about in which they excel.
Everyone that was spoken to, was highly complimentary about Queenstown and the Lakes District, most simply defined our area as “Awesome”. Some of the other responses are as follows:
“The adventure activities are great but sometimes access to them for the disabled is poor.”
“Coronet has great medical facilities but we couldn’t see any disabled parking spaces.”
“The public bus service is really good for access. The drivers were nice and always lowered the bus to help us on.”
Unfortunately the Super G adaptive race was eventually cancelled for the day due to the weather. It was still a great day. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming back the Winter Games in future years.
The winter games organisers were kind enough to let DRCQ watch the Super G adaptive race on Tuesday 25th August. The race was due to start early that morning but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions so the competitors, support teams, family, friends and others waited and we waited. The German team arrived straight from Christchurch after flying into New Zealand. They came up the mountain and waited in anticipation with all the rest of us, eager for the race to begin. Lunch time came and the hard working Coronet staff were busy assessing the conditions. It was decided to wait a little longer.
As we waited there was chance to speak to some of the competitor’s. Mark Soyer from Australia and Teague Couley from the United States were kind enough to tell us a bit about themselves. Mark a paraplegic has been competing in adaptive snow sports for three years and Teague, a veteran by comparison, for 17 years only has one arm and one leg. To date neither have won any events for their countries but to get to this level of competition is a feat in itself. There are many disabled athletes, the world over, striving to represent their nations. To have the chance to travel the world, doing the sport they love, meeting different people and experiencing different cultures. It could be thought that the biggest achievement of these young men is that they have not just overcome their disability but actually utilised them, to excel in adaptive snow sports.
DRCQ would like to congratulate all disabled competitors at the winter games for using the ‘disability’ to define their ‘Abilities’ in adaptive snow sports. These young men and women can be an inspiration to disabled people everywhere. They have found something that is fun and challenging, that they can be passionate about in which they excel.
Everyone that was spoken to, was highly complimentary about Queenstown and the Lakes District, most simply defined our area as “Awesome”. Some of the other responses are as follows:
“The adventure activities are great but sometimes access to them for the disabled is poor.”
“Coronet has great medical facilities but we couldn’t see any disabled parking spaces.”
“The public bus service is really good for access. The drivers were nice and always lowered the bus to help us on.”
Unfortunately the Super G adaptive race was eventually cancelled for the day due to the weather. It was still a great day. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming back the Winter Games in future years.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
DRCQ- Aids to Daily Living
disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown has different types of MAGNIFIERS to improve the clarity of images in several different situations. For instance:
# Mirror Magnifier- this adaptable aid is really useful for make-up and cosmetics. Great for shaving and dental care, perfect for reading and craft work. Use its suction–cup to attach to various surfaces including mirror and tiles, only $11.00 at DRCQ
# Magnifying Sheet- this portable, light weight magnifier is useful for holding over books, NEWSPAPERS, magazines, instruction manuals and other texts. Use it to make reading easier for yourself, whether its work, domestic or just for the fun of it. DRCQ price $3.00.
# Magnifying cards- can be carried around in your pocket or hand bag, ready for whenever you need it. Magnifying cards are light-weight, fit into the palm of your hand and come with their own protective wallets to prevent scratching. They are especially good for viewing the contents of products in the supermarket. Only $2.00 at DRCQ.
Electro Bike NZ
Electro Bike NZ
Electro Bike NZ is a new company specialising in electrically powered bicycles from the USA. They believe that their bikes can benefit people with various types of disability including:
· People with weight issues
· People recovering from accidents or illness with resultant reduced mobility.
· Anyone not able to enjoy full mobility following an accident or illness.
The hybrid concept of the Electrobike combines both electric and pedal power that may be especially useful in hilly areas like ours. The Electrobike has been designed to help enhance the everyday lives of people with disabilities. For further information and on Electrobikes please call or visit DRC Queenstown.
Electro Bike NZ is a new company specialising in electrically powered bicycles from the USA. They believe that their bikes can benefit people with various types of disability including:
· People with weight issues
· People recovering from accidents or illness with resultant reduced mobility.
· Anyone not able to enjoy full mobility following an accident or illness.
The hybrid concept of the Electrobike combines both electric and pedal power that may be especially useful in hilly areas like ours. The Electrobike has been designed to help enhance the everyday lives of people with disabilities. For further information and on Electrobikes please call or visit DRC Queenstown.
Mind Body and Soul Expo
MIND BODY AND SOUL EXPO
As part of the fabulous Arrowtown Autumn Festival the Mind Body as Soul Expo gives local people the opportunity to learn about health and well-being. Stalls presenting innovative therapies and holistic healing. Get an introduction to reiki, herbals, crystals, palmistry, homeopathy, energy healing and much more….
Come down and see the disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown stall with disability equipment and aids to daily living.
Mind Body and Soul Expo, 10-4pm, Athenaeum Hall, Saturday 18th April, $3.00 entry fee. Children under 12 get in for free.
As part of the fabulous Arrowtown Autumn Festival the Mind Body as Soul Expo gives local people the opportunity to learn about health and well-being. Stalls presenting innovative therapies and holistic healing. Get an introduction to reiki, herbals, crystals, palmistry, homeopathy, energy healing and much more….
Come down and see the disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown stall with disability equipment and aids to daily living.
Mind Body and Soul Expo, 10-4pm, Athenaeum Hall, Saturday 18th April, $3.00 entry fee. Children under 12 get in for free.
Mobility Dogs Visit Walter Peak
Mobility Dogs visit Walter Peak
Walter Peak is known to be a great place to visit, learn about farming practices, eat in the picturesque setting or just walk taking in the scenery. Grant and Judy Reid the Southern Lakes puppy development team for Mobility Dogs have also discovered Walter Peak to be a great place for puppy training. The station’s lack of cars, isolation, and mix of boat, water, animals, people, buildings and open space provide safe opportunities to teach appropriate behaviour in a range of scenarios. As a result Mobility Dogs take the trip about twice a month.
Onboard the TSS Earnslaw puppies learn to be at ease with the boats pitch and roll and experience travelling in a confined space while sharing it with different people. They sit under their trainer’s seats or table for the trip across Lake Wakatipu. Once at Walter Peak puppies can approach the tame sheep, cattle, llamas and deer, getting nose-to-nose with them. Grant was especially pleased about this “Great opportunity for socialisation with other animals” for his dogs.
Grant and Judy can take afternoon tea inside, training the dogs to behave appropriately amongst tables, chairs, breakables and other people. Teaching them to move slowly or sit down amongst people carrying food and hot drinks. The same training can take place outside having tea in the garden. Walter Peak gives the dogs another, different kind of opportunity too. Its safety by the water allows the dogs to quite simply, just be dogs. They can be let off the leash to run around, swim and play with each other. A good reward for their hard work.
Walter Peak is known to be a great place to visit, learn about farming practices, eat in the picturesque setting or just walk taking in the scenery. Grant and Judy Reid the Southern Lakes puppy development team for Mobility Dogs have also discovered Walter Peak to be a great place for puppy training. The station’s lack of cars, isolation, and mix of boat, water, animals, people, buildings and open space provide safe opportunities to teach appropriate behaviour in a range of scenarios. As a result Mobility Dogs take the trip about twice a month.
Onboard the TSS Earnslaw puppies learn to be at ease with the boats pitch and roll and experience travelling in a confined space while sharing it with different people. They sit under their trainer’s seats or table for the trip across Lake Wakatipu. Once at Walter Peak puppies can approach the tame sheep, cattle, llamas and deer, getting nose-to-nose with them. Grant was especially pleased about this “Great opportunity for socialisation with other animals” for his dogs.
Grant and Judy can take afternoon tea inside, training the dogs to behave appropriately amongst tables, chairs, breakables and other people. Teaching them to move slowly or sit down amongst people carrying food and hot drinks. The same training can take place outside having tea in the garden. Walter Peak gives the dogs another, different kind of opportunity too. Its safety by the water allows the dogs to quite simply, just be dogs. They can be let off the leash to run around, swim and play with each other. A good reward for their hard work.
Epilepsy NZ- DID YOU KNOW????
EPILESPY NEW ZEALAND DID YOU KNOW?
Any person of any age, gender and nationality can develop epilepsy at any time of their lives.
WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF SOMEBODY HAD A SEIZURE IN FRONT OF YOU?
I am inviting you to take up the offer of a one hour or more (according to your needs) ‘FREE’ Epilepsy Awareness / Education session in the 2009 year.
Our services include
Support for people with Epilepsy
Home visits for clients and families, especially those outside the Invercargill City area.
Awareness/Education talks to any groups
Service Clubs / Health & Disability Service Providers / Agencies
Tertiary Bodies / Schools / Kindergartens / Community Groups /
Workplaces / Rest-Homes.
Classroom visits.
Staff Training for Workplaces, Agencies, Community Groups
Please contact Darlene Howell/Field Officer for the Southland Branch of Epilepsy New Zealand to discuss a time/place to suit both parties.
Phone : 03 218 3089 Fax : 03 218 3069 Freephone : 0800 20 21 22 Email :darlene.sld@epilepsy.org.nz
Any person of any age, gender and nationality can develop epilepsy at any time of their lives.
WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF SOMEBODY HAD A SEIZURE IN FRONT OF YOU?
I am inviting you to take up the offer of a one hour or more (according to your needs) ‘FREE’ Epilepsy Awareness / Education session in the 2009 year.
Our services include
Support for people with Epilepsy
Home visits for clients and families, especially those outside the Invercargill City area.
Awareness/Education talks to any groups
Service Clubs / Health & Disability Service Providers / Agencies
Tertiary Bodies / Schools / Kindergartens / Community Groups /
Workplaces / Rest-Homes.
Classroom visits.
Staff Training for Workplaces, Agencies, Community Groups
Please contact Darlene Howell/Field Officer for the Southland Branch of Epilepsy New Zealand to discuss a time/place to suit both parties.
Phone : 03 218 3089 Fax : 03 218 3069 Freephone : 0800 20 21 22 Email :darlene.sld@epilepsy.org.nz
Health and Disability Expo- Central Otago
Health and Disability EXPO-Central Otago
Come down to Community Hall, Skird St. Alexandra on Tuesday 7th April to meet Disability and Health groups from around the region. Representatives will be on hand to provide information and advice. Find out what health and disability services are available in Central Otago, get involved with interactive displays, enter competitions, and see a range of health promotions. disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown are attending the expo. Call in to see our range of disability equipment, aids to daily living and find out what we have to make those difficult everyday tasks that little bit easier. Whether your difficulty is in the kitchen, garden, while bathing, reading or getting around town. DRC Queenstown has equipment that can help you improving your independence and quality of life.
For further information contact Disability Information Service [Dunedin] 0800 693 342 or dis.dn@xtra.co.nz
Come down to Community Hall, Skird St. Alexandra on Tuesday 7th April to meet Disability and Health groups from around the region. Representatives will be on hand to provide information and advice. Find out what health and disability services are available in Central Otago, get involved with interactive displays, enter competitions, and see a range of health promotions. disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown are attending the expo. Call in to see our range of disability equipment, aids to daily living and find out what we have to make those difficult everyday tasks that little bit easier. Whether your difficulty is in the kitchen, garden, while bathing, reading or getting around town. DRC Queenstown has equipment that can help you improving your independence and quality of life.
For further information contact Disability Information Service [Dunedin] 0800 693 342 or dis.dn@xtra.co.nz
Mobility Scooter for Sale
Mobility Scooter for Sale
A Pride Celebtrity XL Scooter has has just become available for the knock down prise of $3000. This red scooter is just under a year old and has hardly ever been used.
Anyone interested contact: Mr. Moca Stone on 0274342836.
A Pride Celebtrity XL Scooter has has just become available for the knock down prise of $3000. This red scooter is just under a year old and has hardly ever been used.
Anyone interested contact: Mr. Moca Stone on 0274342836.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
DRCQ In Wanaka
DRCQ In Wanaka
DRC Queenstown would like to thank Community Networks Wanaka for co-ordinating the first Wanaka Interagency meeting of 2009. It was great to get over to Wanaka, discuss how DRCQ can assist services and the community and learn what Wanaka disability services are getting up to.
DRCQ is available to the Wanaka community via: phone, fax, Email or anyone visiting Queenstown. We provide disability equipment, aids-to-daily-living and disability support information. We have a courier service to transfer equipment to Wanaka.
Hip chairs, Perching Stools, Shower-Stools, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Toilet Frames, Bed Levers and lots, lots more are available for rehabilitation after knee and hip surgery or to help the those with long term disabilities to maintain their mobility, independence and standard of living. Hire prices range from $5-$10 per week.
DRC Queenstown would like to thank Community Networks Wanaka for co-ordinating the first Wanaka Interagency meeting of 2009. It was great to get over to Wanaka, discuss how DRCQ can assist services and the community and learn what Wanaka disability services are getting up to.
DRCQ is available to the Wanaka community via: phone, fax, Email or anyone visiting Queenstown. We provide disability equipment, aids-to-daily-living and disability support information. We have a courier service to transfer equipment to Wanaka.
Hip chairs, Perching Stools, Shower-Stools, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Toilet Frames, Bed Levers and lots, lots more are available for rehabilitation after knee and hip surgery or to help the those with long term disabilities to maintain their mobility, independence and standard of living. Hire prices range from $5-$10 per week.
Altogether Autism
Altogether Autism
Altogether Autism are starting the year with Regional Network Meetings in WANAKA. Sue Larkey will be holding a Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support workshop in Dunedin on Saturday 28 March 10-4pm. Cost is family $40.00 and professionals $60.00 if paid before 28 February and $60.00 and $80.00 respectively after that date. The workshop is being advertised as suitable for family, teachers, teacher aides, service providers and therapists. Contact Jean Finnerty, Southland ASD Advisor on [03] 214 3179 or southland@altogetherautism.org.nz to book a place in Dunedin or find out more about the WANAKA regional meeting.
Altogether Autism are starting the year with Regional Network Meetings in WANAKA. Sue Larkey will be holding a Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support workshop in Dunedin on Saturday 28 March 10-4pm. Cost is family $40.00 and professionals $60.00 if paid before 28 February and $60.00 and $80.00 respectively after that date. The workshop is being advertised as suitable for family, teachers, teacher aides, service providers and therapists. Contact Jean Finnerty, Southland ASD Advisor on [03] 214 3179 or southland@altogetherautism.org.nz to book a place in Dunedin or find out more about the WANAKA regional meeting.
Heartlands
HOW CAN HEARTLANDS HELP YOU?
A Heartland Support Centre is a place where you can discuss your needs face-to-face with Government Agencies. You can also access government websites and forms, and make phone calls to agencies.
For help on tax, employment, family assistance, housing, immigration and department of internal affairs applications contact.
Zeta Burgess, QUEENSTOWN Heartlands Services, Work and Income, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, 9300. Tel: [03] 901 0933, Email: zeta.burgess002@msd.govt.nz
A Heartland Support Centre is a place where you can discuss your needs face-to-face with Government Agencies. You can also access government websites and forms, and make phone calls to agencies.
For help on tax, employment, family assistance, housing, immigration and department of internal affairs applications contact.
Zeta Burgess, QUEENSTOWN Heartlands Services, Work and Income, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, 9300. Tel: [03] 901 0933, Email: zeta.burgess002@msd.govt.nz
DEAF Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa NZ
SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK
Deaf Aotearoa NZ [Formerly Deaf Association NZ] will be promoting New Zealand Sign Language [NZSL] Week 4-10 May. Sign Language became one of the country’s official languages in 2006 and in the same year was added to the NZ School Curriculum
.
Over nearly 30 years Deaf Aotearoa NZ has seen some major positive changes in the evolution of New Zealand’s deaf community, especially in terms of the resources and support available. There is still along way to go to encourage better awareness and access to opportunities and services. To help achieve this Lachlan Keating, Deaf Aotearoa, Regional Manager, South Island has agreed to display some Sign Language Week information resources at DRCQ for the Queenstown Lakes community to view. If anyone with a vision impairment or general interest in sign language would like to know more please call in.
SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK
Deaf Aotearoa NZ [Formerly Deaf Association NZ] will be promoting New Zealand Sign Language [NZSL] Week 4-10 May. Sign Language became one of the country’s official languages in 2006 and in the same year was added to the NZ School Curriculum
.
Over nearly 30 years Deaf Aotearoa NZ has seen some major positive changes in the evolution of New Zealand’s deaf community, especially in terms of the resources and support available. There is still along way to go to encourage better awareness and access to opportunities and services. To help achieve this Lachlan Keating, Deaf Aotearoa, Regional Manager, South Island has agreed to display some Sign Language Week information resources at DRCQ for the Queenstown Lakes community to view. If anyone with a vision impairment or general interest in sign language would like to know more please call in.
Ministry of Health Consumer Forums
Ministry of Health Consumer Forums
These events are fast approaching. March 31st in Invercargill at Working Mens Club on Esk St and 1st of April [Not a joke, honest] Dunedin, at the Edgar Centre on Portsmouth Dr. These events are your opportunity to tell the Ministry about the services you receive (or lack of them).
DRC Queenstown now has Ministry of Health [MOH] documents describing the MOH strategic priorities for the forum and information sheets about MOH services. So if anyone is thinking of attending a consumer forum event and wants to find out a few things beforehand call in and see the team at DRCQ. We can show you the documents and go through them with you if needed.
These events are fast approaching. March 31st in Invercargill at Working Mens Club on Esk St and 1st of April [Not a joke, honest] Dunedin, at the Edgar Centre on Portsmouth Dr. These events are your opportunity to tell the Ministry about the services you receive (or lack of them).
DRC Queenstown now has Ministry of Health [MOH] documents describing the MOH strategic priorities for the forum and information sheets about MOH services. So if anyone is thinking of attending a consumer forum event and wants to find out a few things beforehand call in and see the team at DRCQ. We can show you the documents and go through them with you if needed.
Super Maori Fulla
Super Maori Fullas Harley Davidson Ride for Life- From Cape Reinga to the BluffPOSITIVE FAMILIES PROMOTION
Super Maori Fullas believe strongly in POSITIVE FAMILIES. They believe in: encouragement, independence, compassion, communication, praise and NON VIOLENCE in a strong family unit. Their message about positive families is just as important to the disabled community as to any other group in New Zealand society. The Super Maori Fullas have driven throughout New Zealand promoting their message:
“We’re proud of our kids and they are proud of us. We take an active interest in what they do; we go on school trips and watch them play sports. We teach them life skills and how to be a good provider.”
All people, young or old, with disabilities, be they; long-term, short-term, physical or mental benefit from a positive family. A family that shares in the concerns of relatives with disabilities can help them maintain their confidence and independence in their social, working and domestic lives.
Super Maori Fullas believe strongly in POSITIVE FAMILIES. They believe in: encouragement, independence, compassion, communication, praise and NON VIOLENCE in a strong family unit. Their message about positive families is just as important to the disabled community as to any other group in New Zealand society. The Super Maori Fullas have driven throughout New Zealand promoting their message:
“We’re proud of our kids and they are proud of us. We take an active interest in what they do; we go on school trips and watch them play sports. We teach them life skills and how to be a good provider.”
All people, young or old, with disabilities, be they; long-term, short-term, physical or mental benefit from a positive family. A family that shares in the concerns of relatives with disabilities can help them maintain their confidence and independence in their social, working and domestic lives.
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