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New Zealand
New
Zealand Disability Support Network Conference 2012
The New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) conference is
to be held at Te Papa, Wellington, from Tuesday 6 - to Thursday 8
March 2012.
The inaugural NZDSN Conference in 2011 was a great success and
the NZDSN team say they have pulled together a stunning conference
line-up for 2012. This features stimulating speakers, an
interactive workshop programme and a Strategic Planning Forum,
where attendees will explore the challenges facing the sector.
Some of the highlights include: presentations by government
ministers, John Allen from b.accessible, Dr Brendan Long from NDS
Australia and a performance by Australia's 'Rudely
Interrupted'.
Not only are the planning team confident that this year's
programme has something for everyone, but the move of venue to
Wellington's Te Papa Conference Centre promises to deliver a great
delegate experience and stimulating social programme.
To view the whole programme download this at www.nzdsnconf.org.nz
Early Bird registrations (and discounts) are available till 31
January and places will fill fast.
Full details are available at www.nzdsnconf.org.nz
Sponsorship for disabled people to attend the NZDSN Conference
is available via Te Pou. The sponsorship can cover all, or part, of
the conference registration and a contribution to travel and
accommodation costs. Clear, visionary leadership by disabled people
is essential for service and sector development and sponsorship of
conference attendance provides opportunities for participation,
networking and learning and for the voice of disabled people to be
included. The total fund available for sponsorship of this
conference is $10,000 so it pays to register your interest early -
applications must be received by 23 January 2012.
To find out more about this go to
http://www.tepou.co.nz/training/disability-grant-funding/consumer-conference-attendance-sponsorship.
To find out more, contact Shaun Lines, Event Manager on mobile
021 751 932, or call his direct landline 06 878 3456, or e-mail shaun@grow.co.nz
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Sencity event 19
May 2012
Sencity is a large scale music event, organised for both Deaf
and hearing people. It is a unique event, as it stimulates not one,
but all five senses. For example, vibrating floors mean you will
FEEL the music. Dancers will perform with lightening effects and
sign singers will mean that you will SEE the music. There will be
food and drinks during the event, which will enable you to TASTE
the music. Aroma jockeys will be sending off smells which will
match the music, allowing you to even SMELL the music.
Altogether, these aspects will create an innovative multisensory
experience, featuring music and dance. Sencity was very popular in
2010 and attendees clammored for a repeat event.
The next Sencity event will be held in Auckland, on 19 May 2012,
after New Zealand Sign language Week. The venue is unconfirmed at
this time but further advice will be posted to this website once
details are finalised.
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Show
Your Ability
Show Your Ability is in its 14th year, travelling five
venues nationwide with over 40 of New Zealands top disability and
aged care equipment and information suppliers.
Entry is free and all are welcome.
Auckland:
Trusts Stadium, Waitakere 9am-3pm 14th Feb 2012
Hamilton:
Mystery Creek Event Centre 9am-3pm 15th Feb 2012
Palmerston North:
Arena Manawatu 9am-3pm 16th Feb 2012
Christchurch:
Pioneer Stadium 9am-2pm 20th Feb 2012
Dunedin:
Edgar Stadium 9am-2pm 21st Feb 2012
- Wheelchairs
- Shower Stools
- Stairlifts
- Powered Wheelchairs
- Portable ramps
- Paediatric seating systems
- Walking frames
- Mobility scooters
- Hoists
- Daily living equipment
- Pressure mattresses
- Specialised seating
- Electric hi lo beds
- Standing frames
- Disability information
- Vehicle modification
- Disability information services
Contact Information:
Contact person David Guest
Postal address PO Box 5482, Palmerston North
Phone 021 240 8622
Email showyourability@3am.net.nz
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The Big Event,
date changed to 9-10 March 2012
The Auckland Disability Providers Network (ADPN) is organising a
health and disability expo to be held at the ASB Events Centre,
Greenlane, Auckland.
The event was previously planned for 2-3 December 2011, but has
now been rescheduled to be held 9-10 March 2012.
If you're interested in having your organisation showcased,
sponsorship opportunities or further information about the event,
please email pam@adpn.org.nz
or visit the ADPN website: at http://adpn.org.nz/
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Barrier Free New
Zealand Trust seminars
The Barrier Free New Zealand Trust is running seminars to
encourage, promote and facilitate the creation of environments
which are accessible and usable by everyone in the community,
including disabled people. A range of seminars are available.
For more information visit the Barrier Free New Zealand Trust
website at www.barrierfreenz.org.nz/
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Attitude Awards 2011
Click here to
view a list of this year's winners.
2011 Finalists:
Courage in Sport:
Patricia McQueen
Conrad Ryan
Toni Crowther
Sport Performer
Jayne Parsons
Sophie Pascoe
Danny McBride
Artistic Achievement
Natalie Te Paa
Sarah Houbolt
Eddie Low
Making a Difference
Pam MacNeill
Mike Gourley
Roy Bartlett
ACC Employer Award
Mission Heights Junior College
WINTEC - Hamilton
An Extra Pair of Hands
Youth Award
Cameron Leslie
Nicholas Brockelbank
Gabrielle Hogg
Spirit of Attitude
Mark Grantham
Chris Hanley
Patrick Herewini
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Conference on individualised
funding and self-directed services
New Zealand's first international conference on individualised
funding and self-directed services is to be held in Hamilton on
27-29 June 2012.
This conference will explore what has been learnt about the
implementation and contribution of individualised funding to the
life opportunities of disabled people and their families, both
internationally and within New Zealand.
Details are available at: www.imaginebetter.co.nz
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