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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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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