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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