Christmas Party Sun 18 Dec at Willows Loburn

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“YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY”

DATE - SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER, 2011

TIME - 12.45 TIL 4PM AT - THE WILLOWS CRICKET CLUB, BARKERS RD, LOBURN, NTH CANTERBURY

Once again the picturesque Willows Cricket Club are very generously hosting this wonderful day.

Please join us for a good old fashioned Christmas Party Picnic in the green countryside of Loburn.

Bring your picnic rug, chairs, plates, cups, hats, sunblock and family. BBQ lunch 1pm with G/F options, Drinks, Ice creams, Tea, Coffee, Home Baking,

Pony Rides, Playground and a Cricket Game with ANDREW ELLIS if we haven’t eaten too much!

Santa arrives with presents for children 10 years and under.

Children 10 and under must RSVP to Santa C/- sueanne.lawson@cdsa.org.nz  or

Ph  03 388 0635 / 021 207 6605 by 10th December.

 

Parents please RSVP me by 10th Dec with up to date contact details for our records.

 

 

Suzy Lawson for the Canterbury  Down Syndrome Association

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Christmas Ball & St Patrick's Night Ball Invitations

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Please put these dates into your  Social Diary and join us for Fun Times, Live Bands, Supper, Spot Prizes and other Surprises !!!
Admission $20.00 with limited numbers.
You will have to book early....
All details on flyer.
Hosted by 'Special Events Trust Canterbury'
 

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Excellent trauma/grief support resources for families impacted by quakes - anywhere in NZ

Hello from Skylight ( www.skylight.org.nz )

 

We  think you and your association members will want to hear about  the post-earthquake support available for businesses and organisations (and their branches and families, and customers/clients) that your members will be working in. Skylight is a well respected, NZ specialist  loss, trauma and grief support agency - we are a not for profit trust. 


We hope you will find the attached support resources very helpful. Please take a look.  (Many are putting some of these up on their noticeboards -  there are 8 attachments) 
 

 

See the overview of what  Skylight can offer  (see attached  pdf ) - including information about free counselling for staff, and for clients,  customers and families. 

WHEN TRAUMA AND GRIEF COME TO WORK (see attached pdf ) 
 very practical handbook for organisations, employers and managers to support staff, clients and customers after the Canterbury Earthquakes. Download right now as a 36 page, colour PDF or read online. HARD COPIES of this are available to be sent to you for a donation to help cover print and postage, able to be made online on our website.  To  request, let us know the quantities you would like sent for yourself, or your business/organisation and please phone 0800 299 100  
or email rs@skylight-trust.org.nz  - please provide a reliable postal delivery address. 

See also, helpful info for people and their families and/or staff re managing post traumatic stress, supporting children and teens etc.   Your members are welcome to use anything relevant for patients or their staff by just photocopying the sheets.  Then please take a look at  www.skylight.org.nz for further resources and support options.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Tricia Irving Hendry
Skylight
Deputy Chief Executive
Resource, Information and Publishing Manager
PO Box 7309
Wellington 6242
NEW ZEALAND
+64 4 939 6761 (DD)
+64 4 939 6767
0800 299 100
www.skylight.org.nz

BECAUSE GRIEF HAPPENS - AND SUPPORT MATTERS!

 


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How Can I Help My Child WEB.pdf (371 KB)
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Disabled people can access earthquake assistance - Hon Tariana Turia


 

 

 

Hon Tariana Turia

 

Minister for Disability Issues

Associate Minister of Health

 

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2 March 2011

 

 

 

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Disabled people can access earthquake assistance

The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, would like to encourage disabled people, or carers of disabled people, who need assistance due to the Christchurch earthquake to contact the government helpline.

 

“The government helpline, 0800 779 997, is open to take your phone calls for any help you may need. If you are disabled, or a carer of a disabled person, and you require help please contact the number. The people who answer your call will be able to provide you with the help or further contacts for services or products you need. Don’t leave it until you run out of medication or products,” said Minister Turia.

 

“People with disabilities may feel reluctant to ask for assistance. In Christchurch there are organisations and service providers in place ready to support disabled people with their specific needs. I encourage you not to put off your phone call,” said Minister Turia.

 

“I would like to thank all the non-government organisations that are keeping disabled people informed, and are working together so constructively with government agencies to offer support and assistance to disabled people in Christchurch.

 

“It is so pleasing to see New Zealand Sign Language Interpreters used for important earthquake announcements so Deaf people are informed,” said Minister Turia.

 

"One of the truly heart-warming effects to come out of this time, has been to see the levels of genuine support and compassion throughout our community.  I would hope that the needs of disabled persons and their carers are being given particular priority ".

 

In all instances, contact the Government helpline phone number 0800 779 997.

For more information contact Lisa Mulitalo 021 220 0886.

 

 

 

 


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Frames for Down Syndrome children

Many of you were at the Ereading pro workshop and had the opportunity to hear Maria Dellapina talk about glasses specifically made for Down Syndrome children and adults. Here is some info for you on this. Kaye Young has a pair if you would like to view these or even try them.

 

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A guide for carers - Links

A Guide for Carers - He Aratohu mā ngā Kaitiaki

On 24 September 2009 the Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment, Hon. Tariana Turia, launched the booklet and flyer.
This is practical help for people caring for family or friends who are older or have ill health, a disability or a mental health, alcohol or other drug issue.

The guide includes information on the government-funded services and supports available for carers, such as:

·       financial help

·       needs assessments (NASC)

·       help at home

·       help if you need a break

·       help related to children with special education needs

·       health and disability rights

·       equipment and modifications.

This resource has been developed by Carers New Zealand, The New Zealand Carers Alliance and the Ministry of Social Development.
Hard copies can also be sought by phoning Work and Income 0800 559 009.
You can also download your own copy in pdf format or word format and there are also flyers in English, Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Niuean

http://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/community/carers/index.html

Direct Link to Full Booklet:

http://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/what-we-can-do/community/carers/carers-brochure-english.pdf