Clutha Country Health & Disability Expo

Wed 3rd March 2010 - Memorial Hall Balclutha
Planning for the next Health and Disability Expo to be held in Balclutha is now underway.
If you would like to be part of this exciting event - please contact us as soon as possible.
Are you or your organisation able to assist on our Steering Group Committee??
At the 2008 we had more groups wanting to attend than we had available space for!
Book now to secure your space.

CCS Disability Action Mobility Parking Survey

CCS Disability Action Mobility Parking Survey
CCS Disability Action is conducting an online survey on its Mobility Parking Scheme. They want the Scheme to:1. Continue to meet the needs of people with disabilities.2. Improve access to the community.3. Reduce misuse of the scheme and mobility parks.4. Remain trusted and supported by the wider community.
The discussion paper and survey are available at CCS Disability Action and can be either filled out online, or downloaded, filled out and sent back to them. They would appreciate your time.
Phone: 0800 227 363

Celebrate Diversity Week 2009

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WEEK 2009
Monday 21 September – Sunday 27 September
FREE LAUNCH CONCERT & PARADE
Monday 21 September 6pm, Mary Hopewell Theatre Dunedin College of Education145 Union Street
(follow the path between the childcare centre & Bill Robertson Library to the Drama Centre GO1)
Councillor Andrew NOONE launches Celebrate Diversity Week
Singer Bevan GARDINER in concert
In TRANSFORMERS the audience votes for its favourite modified wheelchair
FREE THE ART OF DISABLEMENT – CREATIVITY AS A MEANS TO RECOVER SELF
Tuesday 22 September 11am, Social Work Practice Suite (H4.19), Castle Street North
Tim TURNER conducts a workshop that explores the way imagination can aid recovery
from traumatic injury or chronic debilitating conditions (to book a place ring David on 027 482 1002)
FREE 'FREAKS & NORMALS' - PUBLIC LECTURE
Tuesday 22 September 2pm, Social Work Practice Suite (H4.19), Castle Street North
Dr Russell JOHNSON demonstrates how the notion of disability permeates history
FREE SPORTABILITY EXPO - 'GIVE IT A GO DAY'
Wednesday 23 September 10am-2.30pm, Edgar Centre Portsmouth Drive Dunedin
Karate, wheelchair basketball, boccia, hand cycling, tramping, scuba diving, skiing & more!
Demonstration games: 11am Wheelchair basketball, 12pm Karate, 1pm Special Olympics Football
FREE PARENTING WITH A DIFFERENCE - PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday 24 September 5pm, St David Seminar Room 2 University of Otago
Donna-Rose McKAY, Barbara GEE, Huberta HELLENDOORN, Vanda SYMON, & Lee VANDERVIS
on the triumphs and challenges of raising a child who has a disability
GOLD COIN 'EXCUSE ME, YOU'RE BLOCKING MY SUN'
Friday 25 September 11am Matinee, College of Education Auditorium 145 Union Street East
Saturday 26 September 7pm College of Education Auditorium 145 Union Street East
a gala performance presented by IDEA Services & friends
$5 DIVERSITY DANCE (with Volunteering Otago)
Saturday 26 September Noon until Midnight, Dunedin Town Hall Moray Place
with Kapa Haka, Bollywood dance, DZIAH, The New Zealots & more
FREE THE DEAF FILM FESTIVAL 2009 (with Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand)
Sunday 27 September 1pm St David Street Theatre (B6) University of Otago
for more information ring David (03) 482 1092 or 027 482 1002

Central Otago Health and Disability Expo, Alexandra 7 April 2009

Central Otago Health and Disability Expo, Alexandra 7 April 2009

Following on from the successful 2007 Expo where 40 stallholders participating together with seminars, demonstrations and interactive displays this was an awesome event to showcase what is available in the Central Otago, we are in the process of organising this years Expo.

For further information contact: John Marrable, 0800 693 342 or (03) 471 6152 or email dis.dn@xtra.co.nz

The Proposed Bachelor of Applied Social Services

The Proposed Bachelor of Applied Social Services at Otago Polytechnic – feedback welcomed

In response to the increasing demand for qualifications, the School of Social Services at Otago Polytechnic has developed a proposed Bachelor in Applied Social Services with majors covering counselling, career practice, disability information and provision, and mental health support work.

We are now carrying out further consultation on this degree. If you or your organisation is interested in contributing to this consultation, then contact the School Services at Otago Polytechnic (KeithA@tekotago.ac.nz ) for background information and a questionnaire.

Proposed Dunedin Health and Disability Expo

We are in the very early planning stages of a Health and Disability Expo for Dunedin in 2009. We have surveyed many groups and individuals and believe that this event would be a great resource for the community. We want this event to reach its full potential, and so have decided to facilitate an organisiting committee. We are a small agency and do not have the resources to do it alone! We are seeking interested parties to fill the following committee positions:

• Chairperson
• Marketing/Media
• Funding
• Education Rep
• Mental Health Rep
• ODHB/Health Rep
• DCC Rep
• Disability Sector Rep
• Employment Rep

We intend for the committee to hold its first meeting in early May 2008 with the initial task of appointing an event coordinator. Please lodge your interest with DIS no later than Friday 25th of April 2008 with a brief outline of your skills/abilities in one or more of the above areas.

If you have any suggestions about this event please feel free to blog away!!!

Is our Health System FAIR?

New Zealanders with illnesses recieve significantly less funding than those covered by ACC. Equity-for-illness believes these inequities amount to discrimination. We aim to see Ministry of Health eligibility criteria brought into line with current ACC entitlements: creating a needs-focused, non-discriminatory health delivery regardless of the cause.

Please support our petition: http://www.equity-for-illness.org.nz/

Posted by DIS on behalf of equity-for-illness.

Clutha Country Health and Disability Expo 2008

Clutha Country Health and Disability Expo 2008


FREE DEMONSTRATIONS : Wellness checks : Tai Chi and Strength and Balance : Sighted guide demos if required : Introduction to sign language : Blood Pressure Checks : Free massages : Food stalls…..

GROUPS ATTENDING INCLUDE : Alzheimers Society : The Family Network : Brain Injury Association : PACT – Link Centre : Deaf Association : Disability Information Service : Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind : IDEA Services : Family Planning : Breast and Cervical Screening : Sport Otago : Age Concern : Like Minds Like Mine Human Rights Commission : Bipolar Network : St John : Carers Society : CCS Disability Action : Advocacy Service : Epilepsy Otago : Stroke Foundation : Workbridge : SF Otago : Work and Income…and much more!

Thursday 6th March 2008
10.30am – 4.00pm

Memorial Hall, Balclutha

Facilitated by the Disability Information Service
0800 693 342 dis.dn@xtra.co.nz

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