Save The Children [Official Charity of the All Blacks]
are selling a range of goods at Queenstown National Bank:
Wednesday 24th
Thursday 25th
Friday 26th of September.
Goods include a fantatsic range of greetings cards. Cards illustrations include prints of our breathtaking NZ natural scenary, townscapes and animals. Phone 0800 500 753 to order some.
ALTERNATIVELY just pop into the National Bank and take a look.
You can view the cards at http://www.savethechildren.org.nz/
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Life Synergoes Expo
It's that time of year again! It's time for the Life Synergies Expo at the Memorial Hall, Queenstown.
COME AND SEE DRC Queenstown's display of our great range of products. Products designed to help with mobility, personal care and other tasks of daily living. If you need a new tip for your walking stick to help you get out and enjoy the spring weather, or if you are having trouble opening difficult jars and cans we have the things you need.
See Health and Well being related seminars and chat to like minded people.
Its a great way to spend a relaxed Sunday before the week starts over again. Walk at your own pace and see whats on offer. SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER- QUEENSTOWN MEMORIAL HALL 10AM TO 5 Pm- See you there!!
COME AND SEE DRC Queenstown's display of our great range of products. Products designed to help with mobility, personal care and other tasks of daily living. If you need a new tip for your walking stick to help you get out and enjoy the spring weather, or if you are having trouble opening difficult jars and cans we have the things you need.
See Health and Well being related seminars and chat to like minded people.
Its a great way to spend a relaxed Sunday before the week starts over again. Walk at your own pace and see whats on offer. SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER- QUEENSTOWN MEMORIAL HALL 10AM TO 5 Pm- See you there!!
DRCQ Afternoon Teas
After the success of our Queenstown Senior Citizens tea we would like to invite other social, commuity or religious groups to visit the Disabilities Resource Centre. Call us on 0800 372786 and we can arrange a good time for your group to come in and visit.
Come and spend an hour looking at our disabilty equipment, aids-to-daily-living and information contacts. Discuss your needs with our disability consultants, chat to friends in your group and have a nice warm drink and a biscuit at the same time.
Regards
the DRCQ team
Come and spend an hour looking at our disabilty equipment, aids-to-daily-living and information contacts. Discuss your needs with our disability consultants, chat to friends in your group and have a nice warm drink and a biscuit at the same time.
Regards
the DRCQ team
New Carers Radio Show
Carers NZ is launching a new monthly radio programme for family carers. Accessible from http://familycareradio.net.nz/ the first programme includes interviews with Carers Alliance chair John Forman and Baroness Jill Pitkeathly- Carers NZ mentor. There will also be 'Active Wellness' tips and advice from ACC about how to prevent injury and stay well.
This is a great opportunity for all you home carers out there in our community to pick up tips to make your lives easier, listen to like minded people of similar experience and hear how government is trying to improve conditions for carers across New Zealand with the 'Carers Strategy'.
As always if there is anything we can do to help, you can contact DRC Queenstown on 0800 372 786. If you need new equipment supplies for personal care, mobility or any other caring issue just pick up the phone or call in and see us.
This is a great opportunity for all you home carers out there in our community to pick up tips to make your lives easier, listen to like minded people of similar experience and hear how government is trying to improve conditions for carers across New Zealand with the 'Carers Strategy'.
As always if there is anything we can do to help, you can contact DRC Queenstown on 0800 372 786. If you need new equipment supplies for personal care, mobility or any other caring issue just pick up the phone or call in and see us.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Free Software for Not-for-Profits
When I was at conference in Aussie last year I heard about an organization called Donortec. Basically, they administer a scheme where not-for-profits can get free software, hardware etc. I said I was from NZ and asked if we could access it here. They said no but it would be available in NZ in 2008. Well, it is here now! You can access the freebies through Techsoup:
http://www.techsoup.net.nz/about-techsoup-new-zealand
They only have Microsoft software at the moment but it will grow as other suppliers get on board with it. This is genuine MS software and just have a look at the list of stuff you can get! Those of us with networks can get all the latest server software and you can get Vista, XP and Office software with up to 50 licenses for a small admin fee.
If you have a look at the Donortec site you can see what may be available to us in the future:http://www.donortec.com.au/directory.
Let us know what bargains you pick up!
http://www.techsoup.net.nz/about-techsoup-new-zealand
They only have Microsoft software at the moment but it will grow as other suppliers get on board with it. This is genuine MS software and just have a look at the list of stuff you can get! Those of us with networks can get all the latest server software and you can get Vista, XP and Office software with up to 50 licenses for a small admin fee.
If you have a look at the Donortec site you can see what may be available to us in the future:http://www.donortec.com.au/directory.
Let us know what bargains you pick up!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Disability and Health news
Hello out there.
If anyone is looking to read about their disability needs why not pop into DRC Queenstown and look at our collection of news letters and community booklets.
Right now we have the current newsletters from Barrier Free, Age Concern, the Deaf Association and DRC Southland's Capabilities.
Look forward to the release of DRC Queenstown's E-mail Newsletter, 'Potential'. Phone DRCQ on 0800 372 786 or E-mail info@drcqueenstown.co.nz to sign up to receive 'Potential'.
Come in to get a copy of 'Family Care NZ' magazine
Look forward to hearing from everyone
Regards
The DRCQueenstown team
If anyone is looking to read about their disability needs why not pop into DRC Queenstown and look at our collection of news letters and community booklets.
Right now we have the current newsletters from Barrier Free, Age Concern, the Deaf Association and DRC Southland's Capabilities.
Look forward to the release of DRC Queenstown's E-mail Newsletter, 'Potential'. Phone DRCQ on 0800 372 786 or E-mail info@drcqueenstown.co.nz to sign up to receive 'Potential'.
Come in to get a copy of 'Family Care NZ' magazine
Look forward to hearing from everyone
Regards
The DRCQueenstown team
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Disabled Snow Sports
SKI SEASON NEWS LETTER
Hello everybody! Well ski season is here again, its time to get up onto the slopes, let your hair down and enjoy the winter fun. Whether you are a skier or boarder, experienced or just starting out there’s great times to be had for all. Now for some of us getting involved is more difficult than for others. For those of us with disabilities whether it’s physical or mental, temporary and permanent, we sometimes need extra or specialised help. Help to access facilities, to get the specialised equipment we need or to learn how to ski/ board in the first place.
In the Queenstown Lakes District we are fortunate to have some of the best ski fields in the southern hemisphere. Not many regions can boast 3 quality, accessible, ski fields. Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona all provide services for disabled skiers and boarders.
Coronet Peak having recently undergone a large upgrade. Coronet boasts great access. All doors are wheelchair accessible, they have disabled toilet facilities, dedicated parking and a lift to the second floor of the building. However, Coronet does not so far have adaptive ski or board programmes or adaptive equipment rental.
The Remarkables Adaptive Programme 2008 provides Volunteers, Equipment, Instructors and Discounts. Volunteers provide support to ski or board, on advanced booking, free of charge. They are available for on snow support only. If you need help with other things such as eating and personal care then you will need your own additional support. Members of Disabled Snowsports New Zealand [DSNZ] can get 50% discount on a day lift ticket and adaptive equipment rental. If DSNZ members need a helper who is not a programme volunteer they also receive 50% discount on a day lift ticket.
Remarkables Snowsports School, school@theremarkables.co.nz or 03 4 42 4613
Cadrona’s Adaptive Programme provides Disabled Snowsports New Zealand members with 50% discount on all adaptive equipment hire, lessons and lift passes. Cadrona also has volunteers-Snow Buddies available to assist disabled skiers and boarders. For information and bookings call Cadrona Alpine Resort on- 03 443 7341.
Treble Cone Ski Field gives DSNZ members 50% off ski passes using DSNZ vouchers. The 2 level building has access from the rear of second level near car park. Able bodied people go from the front on the lower level. They have disabled toilet facilities on the lower level accessible from inside the building. They have 2 ski lifts at rear of building on second floor and say both are accessible. They have no disabled ski/board programmes and equipment needs to come through DSNZ or another provider.
Hello everybody! Well ski season is here again, its time to get up onto the slopes, let your hair down and enjoy the winter fun. Whether you are a skier or boarder, experienced or just starting out there’s great times to be had for all. Now for some of us getting involved is more difficult than for others. For those of us with disabilities whether it’s physical or mental, temporary and permanent, we sometimes need extra or specialised help. Help to access facilities, to get the specialised equipment we need or to learn how to ski/ board in the first place.
In the Queenstown Lakes District we are fortunate to have some of the best ski fields in the southern hemisphere. Not many regions can boast 3 quality, accessible, ski fields. Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona all provide services for disabled skiers and boarders.
Coronet Peak having recently undergone a large upgrade. Coronet boasts great access. All doors are wheelchair accessible, they have disabled toilet facilities, dedicated parking and a lift to the second floor of the building. However, Coronet does not so far have adaptive ski or board programmes or adaptive equipment rental.
The Remarkables Adaptive Programme 2008 provides Volunteers, Equipment, Instructors and Discounts. Volunteers provide support to ski or board, on advanced booking, free of charge. They are available for on snow support only. If you need help with other things such as eating and personal care then you will need your own additional support. Members of Disabled Snowsports New Zealand [DSNZ] can get 50% discount on a day lift ticket and adaptive equipment rental. If DSNZ members need a helper who is not a programme volunteer they also receive 50% discount on a day lift ticket.
Remarkables Snowsports School, school@theremarkables.co.nz or 03 4 42 4613
Cadrona’s Adaptive Programme provides Disabled Snowsports New Zealand members with 50% discount on all adaptive equipment hire, lessons and lift passes. Cadrona also has volunteers-Snow Buddies available to assist disabled skiers and boarders. For information and bookings call Cadrona Alpine Resort on- 03 443 7341.
Treble Cone Ski Field gives DSNZ members 50% off ski passes using DSNZ vouchers. The 2 level building has access from the rear of second level near car park. Able bodied people go from the front on the lower level. They have disabled toilet facilities on the lower level accessible from inside the building. They have 2 ski lifts at rear of building on second floor and say both are accessible. They have no disabled ski/board programmes and equipment needs to come through DSNZ or another provider.
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