Upcoming Events
Please click on a month to see what is happening at MDA:
January 2010
Poirot Bow Tie on display
Date: January to February
Event: Poirot Bow Tie on display
Venue: Bedazzling Store, Napier
Auction of the bow tie will occur at the Napier Art Deco Ball on the 20th of February.
Try a sail
Date: 23rd and 24th January
Event: Try a sail
Venue: Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Disabled Sailing Trust invites disabled persons to have a go at sailing at this 'Try a sail' weekend Motutara Boat Ramp, Rotorua 10am to 4pm both days
For more information contact Don McGowan – 07-533-1950 or Google NZ sailability
February 2010
Fun Family Day Regatta
Date: 6th February
Event: Fun Family Day Regatta
Venue: Lake Karapiro Domain
Two Wheels Through Time
Date: 12th and 14th February
Event: Two Wheels Through Time
Venue: Christchurch
A display of cycles, motorcycles and memorabilia that shaped New Zealand society from the ‘Bone Shaker’ to the ‘Britten’. – Papanui Club Inc. 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch.
Annual Bow Tie Campaign
Date: 20th to 28th February 2010
Event: Annual Bow Tie Campaign
Venue: Throughout New Zealand
People often ask, "What is the relevance of the Bow Tie?" If you have ever tried to tie a bow, you'll know that it takes a lot of skill, dexterity and perseverance. What appears to be simple is in fact, quite difficult. MDA believes it is an activity that readily demonstrates to people the difficulties and frustration that neuromuscular conditions can have. We believe the bowtie symbol helps to signify this. It helps that it also looks good and is fun to wear.
Click here for more details.
Towards a Brighter Future Conference
Date: 26th to 27th February 2010
Event: Towards a Brighter Future Conference
Venue: Sydney, Australia
A national neuromuscular conference hosted by the Institute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research and Duchenne Foundation.
Click here for more details.
Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Date: 26th – 28th February 2010
Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Venue: Canterbury
Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.
For further information and to register, please click here or contact:
SibSupportNZ
P O Box 234
Waikato Mail Centre
Phone 07 853 8491
Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz
Parafed Waikato’s Youth Programme
Date: Sunday 28th February
Time: 1:30pm
Event: Parafed Waikato's Youth Programme
Venue: Brighton Reserve, Waihi Beach
Family fun beach day for kids with physical disabilities. Join us for games, swimming and a BBQ. Bring Swim wear, towel, drink bottle and something for a shared BBQ.
To register contact:
Chloe Wickman
Parafed SportsForce Development Officer
07 858 5388 or 027 494 5587
chloew@sportwaikato.org.nz
March 2010
Round the Bays
Date: 14th March
Event: Round the Bays
Venue: Auckland
The time has come around again for ‘Round the Bays’. As it was such a success last year, Halberg Trust and Westpac have teamed up again to support disabled people to participate in this great event! Wheelchairs and trikes welcome.
http://www.roundthebays.co.nz/
Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Date: 19th – 21th March 2010
Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Venue: Waikato
Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.
For further information and to register, please click here or contact:
SibSupportNZ
P O Box 234
Waikato Mail Centre
Phone 07 853 8491
Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz
Brain Day 2010
Date: 20th March
Event: Brain Day 2010
Venue: Auckland
Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups. A fun FREE event for all of the family.
Contact Laura Fogg at cbr@auckland.ac.nz or 09 923 1913 for more information.
Brain Day 2010
Date: 20th March
Event: Brain Day 2010
Venue: Wellington
Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups, this is fun FREE event for all of the family. The Wellington event is partnership with Victoria University and will run from 11am to 4pm at Rutherford House at the Pipitea Campus.
http://www.brainweek.co.nz/Contents/BrainDays
Brain Day 2010
Date: 20th March
Event: Brain Day 2010
Venue: Dunedin
Learn all about how your brain works, find out about the latest research and treatment trial for many neurological conditions, meet our scientists, clinicians and community groups this is a fun FREE event for all of the family. The Dunedin event is in partnership with the University of Otago and will run from 10am to 4pmat the St David’s Lecture Theatre complex.
http://www.brainweek.co.nz/Contents/BrainDays
April 2010
The Annual General Meeting
Date: 16th Friday April 2010 at 6.00pm
Event: The Annual General Meeting
Venue: Ward Room, Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The guest speaker will be Tania Thomas, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner. Nominations are now being called for vacancies on the National Council.
November 2010
Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Date: 5th – 7th November 2010
Event: Proposed Camps and SibDays for 2009/2010
Venue: Nelson
Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.
For further information and to register, please click here or contact:
SibSupportNZ
P O Box 234
Waikato Mail Centre
Phone 07 853 8491
Email: sibsupport@parent2parent.org.nz
