It's that time again folks! The Annual NZFDIC Training Conference will be held in Napier in May 2009. We invite anyone wishing to present at the Conference to register their interest NOW!
The theme of the Conference is "Movers and Shakers!" in recognition of how Napier moved on from the huge earthquake that affected the area in 1931.
For more details please download the Call for Speakers document and Register with Vicki by the 5th December.
www.nzfdic.org.nz/speakers.pdf
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Feddies Riding for Catwalk!
CatWalk’s Conquest Tour ~ “Conquering Freedom” 29 October-13 November 2008
The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Trust is giving 17 individual wheelchair users the opportunity to raise funds for research into a cure for spinal cord injuries while participating in a national motorbike tour. The 17 individuals will be riding a high performance motorcycle specially designed and manufactured for wheelchair users to experience the ultimate freedom of riding directly from their wheelchairs.This event will give wheelchair users the opportunity to again feel the freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle ~ the rush, the sound and the bugs on the visor! Something that they all thought would never be possible since their accidents.All funds will go towards spinal cord injury research and changing the future that will improve the quality of life for SCI victims.
We have two Federation members participating in the fundraiser. John Marrable, Information Consultant at the Dunedin Disability Information Centre and Anita McKenzie, Trustee of DRC Southland and DRC Queenstown will both be riding in the event.
You can help these 'easy riders' by sponsoring their ride. Simply go to:
www.fundraiseonline.co.nz click sponsor a friend and enter John Marrable or Anita McKenzie.
If any other Feddie Centre members are participating please let us know!
The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Trust is giving 17 individual wheelchair users the opportunity to raise funds for research into a cure for spinal cord injuries while participating in a national motorbike tour. The 17 individuals will be riding a high performance motorcycle specially designed and manufactured for wheelchair users to experience the ultimate freedom of riding directly from their wheelchairs.This event will give wheelchair users the opportunity to again feel the freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle ~ the rush, the sound and the bugs on the visor! Something that they all thought would never be possible since their accidents.All funds will go towards spinal cord injury research and changing the future that will improve the quality of life for SCI victims.
We have two Federation members participating in the fundraiser. John Marrable, Information Consultant at the Dunedin Disability Information Centre and Anita McKenzie, Trustee of DRC Southland and DRC Queenstown will both be riding in the event.
You can help these 'easy riders' by sponsoring their ride. Simply go to:
www.fundraiseonline.co.nz click sponsor a friend and enter John Marrable or Anita McKenzie.
If any other Feddie Centre members are participating please let us know!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Victory in access case
A Southland man has become the first disabled person to take an access case to Determination by the Department of Building and Housing. Changes to the Building Act in 2004 meant that for the first time disabled people could take action where they saw their rights to access under the Act being breached. In this case it was the Southland District Council who issued a building consent for a public viewing platform and then allowed it to be built without wheelchair access to all levels! Read the story here: http://drcsouth.blogspot.com/2008/09/southland-man-wins-access-case.html
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Snow Sport Fan
Mike Hamill down in Invercargill is the kind of guy who will give most things a go and his latest adventure involved heading up to the Cardrona Skifields near Wanaka. With the help of a specially adapated Bi-Ski and some friendly instructors Mike was soon doing what other new skiers do - falling over! He eventually got the hang of it and is now a big fan of snow sports!
You can read Mike's story over on the Capabilities blog:
Way to go Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Touch Compass 2008 Season: extraordinary dance not to be missed
World-renowned integrated dance company Touch Compass will present two spectacular new dance/theatre works from 1 to 4 October 2008 at Auckland’s Maidment Theatre.
Founded in 1997 by dancer and choreographer Catherine Chappell, Touch Compass is a unique New Zealand dance company in which dancers with and without disabilities work together to create inspirational and thought provoking dance shows.
Winner of four tempo˚ awards in 2007, Touch Compass this year returns to the tempo˚ New Zealand Festival of Dance for a strictly limited season with two new works that have been two years in the making.
The season’s works are Harmonious Oddity, a stunning dance/theatre work by Pedro Ilgenfritz and Catherine Chappell, and Grotteschi, a powerful duet by Suzanne Cowan.
“Dreamlike and challenging, Harmonious Oddity bridges subconscious and conscious realities, featuring surreal, Fellini-esque scenes played out live on stage and on film. Dancers perform not only on their feet, but also on wheels and suspended in mid-air in a wacky and humorous work that will transport you into another realm,” says Touch Compass Artistic Director Catherine Chappell.
“Grotteschi explores the myth of the classical body and grotesque body, how each contains the other, and how they ultimately transcend any categorisation.”
Joining the company this year are Brazilian actor, theatre director, playwright, lecturer, and physical theatre expert Pedro Ilgenfritz, and lighting designer Jenny Pullar whose work includes designs for 191 different productions in 12 countries.
What: Touch Compass 2008 Season
Where: Maidment Theatre, 8 Alfred Street, Auckland
When: 8pm, 1 to 4 October 2008
Cost: A reserve $35
B reserve $30
Unwaged/Group $25
Concessions $20
Child (up to 18 years) $15
Bookings: Phone 308 2383 or visit www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz from 8th August
Website: www.touchcompass.org.nz
For further information, please contact: Donald Holder
Media consultant
09 627 4486
021 241 0448
donald@donaldholder.co.nz
“Touch Compass is great theatre, great dance, and real succour for the soul.”
Bernadette Rae, NZ Herald 2001
“One rarely encounters such prolonged and heartfelt applause.”
Jennifer Shennan, Dominion Post 2007
Founded in 1997 by dancer and choreographer Catherine Chappell, Touch Compass is a unique New Zealand dance company in which dancers with and without disabilities work together to create inspirational and thought provoking dance shows.
Winner of four tempo˚ awards in 2007, Touch Compass this year returns to the tempo˚ New Zealand Festival of Dance for a strictly limited season with two new works that have been two years in the making.
The season’s works are Harmonious Oddity, a stunning dance/theatre work by Pedro Ilgenfritz and Catherine Chappell, and Grotteschi, a powerful duet by Suzanne Cowan.
“Dreamlike and challenging, Harmonious Oddity bridges subconscious and conscious realities, featuring surreal, Fellini-esque scenes played out live on stage and on film. Dancers perform not only on their feet, but also on wheels and suspended in mid-air in a wacky and humorous work that will transport you into another realm,” says Touch Compass Artistic Director Catherine Chappell.
“Grotteschi explores the myth of the classical body and grotesque body, how each contains the other, and how they ultimately transcend any categorisation.”
Joining the company this year are Brazilian actor, theatre director, playwright, lecturer, and physical theatre expert Pedro Ilgenfritz, and lighting designer Jenny Pullar whose work includes designs for 191 different productions in 12 countries.
What: Touch Compass 2008 Season
Where: Maidment Theatre, 8 Alfred Street, Auckland
When: 8pm, 1 to 4 October 2008
Cost: A reserve $35
B reserve $30
Unwaged/Group $25
Concessions $20
Child (up to 18 years) $15
Bookings: Phone 308 2383 or visit www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz from 8th August
Website: www.touchcompass.org.nz
For further information, please contact: Donald Holder
Media consultant
09 627 4486
021 241 0448
donald@donaldholder.co.nz
“Touch Compass is great theatre, great dance, and real succour for the soul.”
Bernadette Rae, NZ Herald 2001
“One rarely encounters such prolonged and heartfelt applause.”
Jennifer Shennan, Dominion Post 2007
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Sponsorship Workshops
Via my Aussie contacts I have received info on some Sponsorship Workshops to be held in Auckland and Wellington in September. The speaker is Julian Moore – truly a Mister Munny in the sponsorship world in the UK and now taking Aussie by storm! The cost is $299 per workshop and there are two on the day. That is Aust $ so works out at around $NZ365 x 2 = $730ish. But wait... there's more!
If you book before the 31st July you can get 3 for the price of 2 and there are flexible options on using this deal too! Check out the details on the website:
http://www.membershipsolutions.net.au
If you want to find out about "Sponsorship Offers - Creating High Value Proposals for Sponsors at Low Cost. Increase your income, decrease your costs" and "Sponsorship Sales - Gaining and Retaining Your High Value Sponsors. Identify New Sponsors and Close the Deal." then these Workshops are an absolute MUST!
See you there!
If you book before the 31st July you can get 3 for the price of 2 and there are flexible options on using this deal too! Check out the details on the website:
http://www.membershipsolutions.net.au
If you want to find out about "Sponsorship Offers - Creating High Value Proposals for Sponsors at Low Cost. Increase your income, decrease your costs" and "Sponsorship Sales - Gaining and Retaining Your High Value Sponsors. Identify New Sponsors and Close the Deal." then these Workshops are an absolute MUST!
See you there!
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!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Come Dancing!
Don't miss the chance to learn from NZ's leading integrated dance company Touch Compass, who combine dancers with and without a disability in stunning performances and training events. All levels of skill and ability welcome. The workshops will offer participants the opportunity to express their creativity through movement in a fun and supportive environment.Where: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn
When: Block 1: 2.30pm - 4.30pm Saturdays 21st Jun, 28th Jun, 5th Jul, 26th Jul, and 2nd Aug.
Block 2: 2.30pm - 4.30pm Saturdays 9th Aug, 16th Aug, 23rd Aug, 30th Aug and 6th Sep
Cost: Block of 5 workshops: $75.00
All ten workshops: $135.00 (10% discount)
What to bring: Loose comfortable clothing, bottle of water, and a positive attitude!
How to Book: Contact Rachel at info@touchcompass.org.nz or phone (09) 4460477 or mobile 021 989 446 for a booking form and further details.
Workshops supported by Auckland City Council's Community Groups Assistance Fund
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wooo Hoooo! Bron's Bungy Jump!
Our esteemed Vice President exceeded expectations in Queenstown when she did the famous BUNGY JUMP! We know the Conference was full on but just see what it inspires people to do. Check out the evidence and don't foget to have your sound on so you can hear her scream!!! (Or maybe that was John screaming?)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Feddie Awards 2008
Now is the time for all NZFDIC Centres to get their nominations in for the 2008 Feddie Awards. This year the categories are:
INFORMATION CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
CENTRE OF THE YEAR
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Please email your nominations for the above Awards to Catharine stating why you believe your nominees deserve the Award. One nomination only for each category please.
In addition to these there will be a special PRESIDENT'S AWARD for outstanding contribution beyond the normal call of duty. This Award will not be presented every year. All Centres are asked to nominate up to three individuals for this Award and state why they are nominating each person. The Exec will consider the nominees and make a selection. Nominations for the President's Award should be emailed to Noel.
Please have all nominations in by Friday 2nd May.
INFORMATION CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
CENTRE OF THE YEAR
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Please email your nominations for the above Awards to Catharine stating why you believe your nominees deserve the Award. One nomination only for each category please.
In addition to these there will be a special PRESIDENT'S AWARD for outstanding contribution beyond the normal call of duty. This Award will not be presented every year. All Centres are asked to nominate up to three individuals for this Award and state why they are nominating each person. The Exec will consider the nominees and make a selection. Nominations for the President's Award should be emailed to Noel.
Please have all nominations in by Friday 2nd May.
Monday, February 18, 2008
"Going For Gold" Conference 2008 Queenstown
The Federation Exec are pleased to announce that Registrations for "Going for Gold" Disability Information Training Conference 2008 are now open. We advise early registration as numbers are limited and this is a very popular event. You can download a copy of the Registration Brochure by clicking HERE. This two day Conference is a must for anyone providing disability information, with a full programme of excellent speakers who will give you tools and tips to take away and put to good use in your organisation.
The event is being held in beautiful Queenstown and we have got an excellent deal on accommodation for you at the Conference Venue - the Copthorne Resort.
We would like to express our thanks to NZ Lottery and Careerforce - major sponsors of this Conference.
Friday, January 18, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hopefully you will all have had some quality time over the holidays and are looking forward to the year ahead. The Exec Team will have their first meeting of the year next month and we will give you some updates after that. Plans for "Going for Gold" - our National Training Conference in Queenstown - are well in hand and we have a great line-up of speakers for you. We suggest you start planning ahead now (and think of a good reason why your boss should let you come!)
We have negotiated a great deal with the Copthorne - our venue. You can book a standard room for just $125.00 per night! But that's not all! The rate includes breakfast for two - that's cheaper than a backpackers! But wait... there's more! They have also agreed to give delegates that rate for as many nights as they want to stay, so why not plan to take some extra days and explore beautiful Queenstown?
The Feddie Awards are back this year and nomination forms will be sent out with the Registration packs. Get your thinking caps on and if you believe you have people worthy of an award working in your Centre NOMINATE THEM!
Lastly, you will notice a new 'gadget' at the bottom of the side bar. You can put in your email address and have updates to this Blog emailed to you. No more excuses for missing something!
Be well, be happy!
We have negotiated a great deal with the Copthorne - our venue. You can book a standard room for just $125.00 per night! But that's not all! The rate includes breakfast for two - that's cheaper than a backpackers! But wait... there's more! They have also agreed to give delegates that rate for as many nights as they want to stay, so why not plan to take some extra days and explore beautiful Queenstown?
The Feddie Awards are back this year and nomination forms will be sent out with the Registration packs. Get your thinking caps on and if you believe you have people worthy of an award working in your Centre NOMINATE THEM!
Lastly, you will notice a new 'gadget' at the bottom of the side bar. You can put in your email address and have updates to this Blog emailed to you. No more excuses for missing something!
Be well, be happy!
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