Hey guys well its been a busy few weeks with the May day Expo in Invercargill and the Federation Conference in Queenstown . It's been exciting times and we hope to use all that we have learnt to develop our services for your benefit.
Congratulations go to Diane Leith and Carol Wood of the Southland DRC for winning awards at the Federation conference for all the hard work they do in Southland and QUEENSTOWN LAKES.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Community Help
Hello readers. DRCQueenstown is happy to remind everyone of our services. If anyones looking to contact support and commmunity groups to help with their disabilities and their needs we can help you find the information you need.
Come and see our brochure stand or chat to 1 of our information consultants.
You might be surpirsed what help is out there.
Come and see our brochure stand or chat to 1 of our information consultants.
You might be surpirsed what help is out there.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Now You Can Browse Our Information
Hello to all our readers. You can see here that DRC Queenstown now has our long anticipated brochure stand. Information on support groups for disabilities/conditions is available 9-5 Monday to Friday.
If anyone thinks there is anything we could add to our collection after they have viewed the stand, please let us know.
As always we are here to help.
Have a nice day from the team at DRC Queenstown
Sunday, April 13, 2008
MAY DAY DISABILITY EXPO 2008
3RD May 2008
Invercargill Workingmen's Club, Invercargill
Entrance main doors off Esk Street car park.
Upstairs in the North, South and East Lounges
Lift available.
10am - 3pm
FREE ENTRY
Over 60 exhibitors registered. Check out the list of organisations on our Community Notices on the DRC Southland website www.drcsouth.co.nz. Come and see what services and help they can offer.
Check out how to do sign language - a public session 11am and two sessions in the East Lounge, one at 1.00 - 1.30pm and another at 2.00 - 2.30pm.
Saturns Personal Training Studio will demonstrate their Oxigeno programme. This is a mixture of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga. Join in with Jason in the North Lounge at 10.20 - 10.35pm. Have a go with Jason in the East Lounge at 1.30 - 2.00pm. This is a really nice way to exercise.
Win a Samsung cellphone valued at over $400 donated by Harvey Norman by taking part in the Information Treasurehunt. A written quiz will also give you a chance to win prizes.
FREE Health checks. The Southern Institute of Technology Nursing class are available to check out and see if you are in tiptop shape.
No time to shop for clothes, come and rummage through the pre-loved and new clothing from the Nearly New.
The Corinthian Restaurant is opening especially for the expo and will be offering morning tea for $3.50 between 10 and 11.am and the famous Workies Club $6 lunch or ($10.50 for two courses) from 12noon - 1.30pm.
Invercargill Workingmen's Club, Invercargill
Entrance main doors off Esk Street car park.
Upstairs in the North, South and East Lounges
Lift available.
10am - 3pm
FREE ENTRY
Over 60 exhibitors registered. Check out the list of organisations on our Community Notices on the DRC Southland website www.drcsouth.co.nz. Come and see what services and help they can offer.
Check out how to do sign language - a public session 11am and two sessions in the East Lounge, one at 1.00 - 1.30pm and another at 2.00 - 2.30pm.
Saturns Personal Training Studio will demonstrate their Oxigeno programme. This is a mixture of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga. Join in with Jason in the North Lounge at 10.20 - 10.35pm. Have a go with Jason in the East Lounge at 1.30 - 2.00pm. This is a really nice way to exercise.
Win a Samsung cellphone valued at over $400 donated by Harvey Norman by taking part in the Information Treasurehunt. A written quiz will also give you a chance to win prizes.
FREE Health checks. The Southern Institute of Technology Nursing class are available to check out and see if you are in tiptop shape.
No time to shop for clothes, come and rummage through the pre-loved and new clothing from the Nearly New.
The Corinthian Restaurant is opening especially for the expo and will be offering morning tea for $3.50 between 10 and 11.am and the famous Workies Club $6 lunch or ($10.50 for two courses) from 12noon - 1.30pm.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Mobility Scooters
Solve mobility issues. No need to be stuck in the house. Mobility Scooters for hire and sale through Southern Mobility, Invercargill at DRC Queenstown. If you're just visiting the area and need help getting around, or you want to try before you buy, hiring a scooter and access ramps can be the answer.
Scooter hire: 1 day= $12, 1 week= $80.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF AND ENJOY A TEST DRIVE.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Ready For Easter?
Easter is approaching fast so everyone coming to the Lakes District needs to book in soon to be sure that the equipment you require is in stock. We have already had bookings from the North Island so do not delay.
Remember Easter is early this year Good Friday is 21 March
Remember Easter is early this year Good Friday is 21 March
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Paddy Market
On Sunday March 16th disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown will have a stall at 'Paddy's Market' at the Memorial Hall, Gorge Rd, Queenstown. Come along to this bring and buy event and see what is on offer for the local community.
All money raised from pitch rental fees will be donated to local charity.
DRCQ will bring along a selection of our 'Daily Living Aids', examples of disability services available locally and catalogues of other equipment available at our centre.
Doors are open from 10:00-2:00- DONT MISS OUT!!!!!
All money raised from pitch rental fees will be donated to local charity.
DRCQ will bring along a selection of our 'Daily Living Aids', examples of disability services available locally and catalogues of other equipment available at our centre.
Doors are open from 10:00-2:00- DONT MISS OUT!!!!!
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