Would you like to do more for others or find out a little more for yourself?
Finding out our children or family members have disabilities, health impairments or special needs has been likened to finding yourself on an unexpected journey, one for which there are still painfully few maps or guidebooks. Parent to Parent New Zealand has over 26 years experience in helping parents, caregivers and whanau on these journeys, through support and the provision of information.
The Following courses are on offer in your area in 2010.
Personal Support-One day course looking at the issues of grief, stress, support and family resilience.
Communication Skills-Two day course covering listening and communication skills.
Navigating the System-This 2-4 hour session looks at the range of resources available within the disability sector.
27 February, 9am-4pm
27-28 March 9am-4pm Date and time to be advised.
“Very worthwhile and enjoyable”
“It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of great people”
“A very worthwhile course – great facilitators and a great bunch of parents. I have attended courses in the past however this is one that I really felt part of.”
Venue: 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, Contact Geraldine on: 03 214 3179
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Outward Bound Holiday Programme for 2010
Outward Bound has renamed their holiday programme for people with physical disabilities as ‘Aspire’. The new name is meant to inspire disabled people to do more than they previously thought possible. The course fee is $2,200 including GST. This includes all accommodation, gear, food and three highly qualified instructors. Outward bound will support fundraising to pay the fee.
Call 0800 OUTWARD to learn more or email dbowter@outwardbound.co.nz for more details. Work and Income funding is available for eligible Work and Income clients.
Call 0800 OUTWARD to learn more or email dbowter@outwardbound.co.nz for more details. Work and Income funding is available for eligible Work and Income clients.
"UN-SKRU" [jar opener]
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We have reduced the price of “UN-SKRU” [jar opener] to $11.00, a saving of $25!!!
This is a very handy aid and that you attach under benches, shelves or cabinets that helps you open jars and bottles. You may ne ed one or you may know of someone else who does – come along and see us at the Gorge Road Retail Centre as there are now only two left at this great price.
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We have reduced the price of “UN-SKRU” [jar opener] to $11.00, a saving of $25!!!
This is a very handy aid and that you attach under benches, shelves or cabinets that helps you open jars and bottles. You may ne ed one or you may know of someone else who does – come along and see us at the Gorge Road Retail Centre as there are now only two left at this great price.
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Meeting Room
Our meeting room is available in the day time and evening at competitive rates for businesses and not-for-profit organisations. A diverse group including public and private health providers, government departments, youth and adult educators and business have all used the room. Facilities include: free parking [a rare thing in Queenstown] for the able bodied and disabled, accessible toilet, kitchen area, white board, telephone and wireless internet connection. Booking in advance is advised to ensure availability.
12 PERSONS BOARD ROOM STYLE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES $60.00 per day or $35 half day
COMMERCIAL/GOVERNMENT $80.00 or $45 per day
Hourly rates can be negotiated depending on availability.
12 PERSONS BOARD ROOM STYLE
NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES $60.00 per day or $35 half day
COMMERCIAL/GOVERNMENT $80.00 or $45 per day
Hourly rates can be negotiated depending on availability.
Aids-to-Daily-Living
Aids-to-Daily-Living
DRCQ stocks a wide range of aids-to-daily-living to help people maintain their quality life and independence. The following table gives a sample of our range.
Magnifiers $3.00-$28.00
Adaptive Jar/ Can Openers and Cutlery $5.00-$40.00
Car-Handy Bars $36.00
Walking Sticks and Cane Seats $25.00-$40.00
Handireachers $10.00-$40.00
DRCQ stocks a wide range of aids-to-daily-living to help people maintain their quality life and independence. The following table gives a sample of our range.
Magnifiers $3.00-$28.00
Adaptive Jar/ Can Openers and Cutlery $5.00-$40.00
Car-Handy Bars $36.00
Walking Sticks and Cane Seats $25.00-$40.00
Handireachers $10.00-$40.00
DRCQ Hire Prices
HIRE PRICES
disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown is here to provide disability equipment and aids-to-daily-living to people and communities across the Southern Lakes. It does not matter if you live at Lake Hawea, TeAnau, Glenorchy, Cromwell or anywhere in-between we can courier equipment to you. Just because we live in rural and sometimes remote areas does not mean we have to just struggle on. Whether you are recovering from surgery, struggling to do things in the kitchen, are uncomfortable moving around or have other issues, we are here to help. Below is a list of equipment currently in our hire pool. If what you need is not here the chances are we can have it brought in. Our items are for hire or sale and we operate a hire to buy service.
Product Cost Per Week
Bath Board $5.00
Bed Cradle $5.00
Bed Lever $5.00
Commode $5.00
Handireacher $5.00
Perching Stool $5.00
Shower Chair $5.00
Shower Stool $5.00
Table- Overbed $5.00
Toilet Surround $5.00
Toilet seat raiser $5.00
Toilet frame $5.00
Walker $10 00
Hip/rehab chair $5.00
Wheelchairs $10.00
disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown is here to provide disability equipment and aids-to-daily-living to people and communities across the Southern Lakes. It does not matter if you live at Lake Hawea, TeAnau, Glenorchy, Cromwell or anywhere in-between we can courier equipment to you. Just because we live in rural and sometimes remote areas does not mean we have to just struggle on. Whether you are recovering from surgery, struggling to do things in the kitchen, are uncomfortable moving around or have other issues, we are here to help. Below is a list of equipment currently in our hire pool. If what you need is not here the chances are we can have it brought in. Our items are for hire or sale and we operate a hire to buy service.
Product Cost Per Week
Bath Board $5.00
Bed Cradle $5.00
Bed Lever $5.00
Commode $5.00
Handireacher $5.00
Perching Stool $5.00
Shower Chair $5.00
Shower Stool $5.00
Table- Overbed $5.00
Toilet Surround $5.00
Toilet seat raiser $5.00
Toilet frame $5.00
Walker $10 00
Hip/rehab chair $5.00
Wheelchairs $10.00
Summerdaze Challenge Fun Day
Staff and Board members from disAbilties Resource Centres Queenstown and Southland got together for a real fun day out. All wore our DRCQ T-shirts as we took the opportunity to advertise our service to local people. We certainly stood out as the only team with a ‘Uniform’. Competing often against children with bags of energy, we did well, reaching the semi-final and winning a box of chocolates that the greedy staff at DRCQ ate all to themselves. The Summerdaze event showed that all sections of the community young to old [er] can get together for a cheap, COMMUNITY day out in Queenstown, run by local people, for local people.
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.
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