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Parent & FamilyResource Centrewww.pfrc.org.nz
Phone: 09 636 0351PO Box 13 385
Onehunga92a Princes St
Auckland
Co
CONTENT Seminars/training Upcoming events Notices
SEMINARS/TRAINING
Migrant Expo 7 May 2011New2auckland (the Migrant Expo) is an
established show for new and settled migrants in New Zealand. This
year the scope of theshow has been widened to cater to the specific
needs of people relocating from Christchurch. Who should attend:
new migrants andrefugees, people who have relocated here, NGOs,
members of community groups, international students, employers,
recruitmentagencies. For more informationclick here.
The Passionate Mind: How Individuals with Autism LearnPresented
by Dr Wendy Lawson. Dr Wendy Lawson is an adult with high
functioning autism. As a child she was considered to be
intellectually disabled, and almost incapable of doing as she
was told. Today, as a mother of four, a qualified counsellor,
socialworker and psychologist with a PhD, Wendy is well-known and
respected for her writing and seminars based on her research and
herown personal experiences as a person with autism.
Wendy's presentation explores autism spectrum, social demand and
how to bridge some of the gaps so individuals with an ASD cantruly
be involved with an inclusive society. Wendy discusses how
individuals with autism learn, and offers practical strategies to
assisttheir learning.
The seminar is to be held at four locations in New Zealand and
costs $165. For more informationclick hereor contact Jo Adkins on06
845 2604 or [email protected].
Confidential Listening and Assistant Services (CLAS) - Citizen
Advocacy AucklandFree Information Evening with Claire Booth. Learn
about this service and how to empower and make a difference for
people who
were under state care before 1992 and have concerns about their
experiences.State Care includes: Child Welfare Care, Psychiatric
Hospital Admissions, Health Camps and Special Education.Who should
attend: Social Justice Groups, Community workers, Mental Health
Services, Social Workers, Advocates, Carers, andEducators.Date: 10
May 2011 Venue: Saint Columba Centre, 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby Time:
6:30-8:00 pmRegister by 2
ndMay 2011. [email protected] phone 09-358 4141.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Big Event December 2nd & 3rd 2011 ASB Events Centre,
Greenlane, AucklandA National Disability Expo brought to you by the
Auckland Disability Providers Network. For more informationclick
here.
InterACT is a Disability Arts Festival being organised by
Interacting Trust and being held in Auckland 28 30 October
2011.Interacting are seeking expressions of interest from artists,
performers, speakers and interested parties.For more
informationclick here.
VisionDisabled people and their families are able to lead the
lives they desire.
Core ValueRespecting and supporting choiceMissionTo empower
disabled people and their families through leading social
change.
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NOTICES
Childrens Autism Foundation Volunteer Treasurer/Board of Trustee
positionThe Childrens Autism Foundation is a registered Charity and
is currently look for a Treasurer/Trustee to join their board and
to takeover the treasury role in the near future. This is a
voluntary role. For more information, please phone Helen Milmine
(414 2164).
PHAB Holiday programme
PHAB are running a holiday programme PHAB Hangout Days for over
16yr olds at their premises in Takapuna. Thep.h.ds will run from
9am-4pm from Tuesday 19th Thursday 21
stApril and Wednesday 27
th Friday 29
thApril. Numbers are limited
so bookings are essential. Click here to open PFRC website which
contains further information. Contact Janine at the office (09)
488
7490 or [email protected].
The Twinkle Child FoundationWe are a student run charity who are
passionate about making a difference for the kids in our society.
The Twinkle Child Foundationis made of school and university
students from around Auckland that love to donate their time and
energy for a good cause. In thepast we have worked a lot with the
South Auckland Health Foundation and also done our own fundraising.
But with a constantlygrowing number of volunteers, we are looking
to get even more involved with youth out in the community who need
a hand. We wantto get connected with any children's support groups,
organisations and schools in the disability sector and explore how
we could be ofhelp! We are especially good with volunteering at
events!
For more information, visit our website www.twinkle.org.nz and
email us at [email protected].
Y-Stars Dance Movement Therapy - programmes for children on the
Autism SpectrumProgrammes that focus on developing social skills
and emotional literacy in the context of supportive, physical and
fun activity basedgroups. Includes dance/movement, music, play and
body awareness activities.
The groups run on Fridays at Mt Albert YMCA from 6th
May-15th
July. Click hereto open PFRC website which contains
furtherinformation.
Senior/Disability User-friendly mobile phoneDoro PhoneEasy
410GSM - TCLDORO410. This phone is designed for seniors/disabled
and features an emergency button, largekeys, large font and an
extra loud ringtone. It is available from TelstraClear and retails
for NZ $249.00 (incl GST).
Do You Have a Passion for Working with Children with Special
Needs
11 Year Old Boy with Cerebral Palsy (left Hemiplegic), ADHD and
associated social, behavioural and learning difficulties. Looking
forthe perfect Person to assist with physical activities and to be
a "mentor / buddy". Must be able to ski or snowboard, be able to
helpwith specific exercises to increase movement and maintain
flexibility on the left side. Activities may also include, ball
play in the park,table tennis, swimming, scootering and walking.
Must be kind, patient, compassionate and responsible. This will be
a long termcommitment for the right person so applicants must be
prepared to be fully committed for a long period of time.
5 Hours a week: 3 hours on a Saturday (snow planet) and 2 - 1
hour sessions during the week for other activities. Must have full
clean drivers licence as some driving will be necessary. Preferably
live on the Hibiscus Coast - Red Beach,
Orewa, Stanmore Bay area. Experience with special needs not
essential, as each individual has different needs, but would be
beneficial.
Please send CV and covering letter to [email protected].
Acorn House Present Practical Workshops for Parents, Caregivers
and ProfessionalsThe workshops cover an introduction to autism,
behaviour management, learning strategies plus much more. For more
information,
click here.
For the attention of those working or living with a person with
autism or aspergersCreating Success Limited is holding training
days in 2011. For further information,click here.
From the PFRC Team
Lisa, Francesca and Virginia
www.pfrc.org.nz
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Charities Act 2005.
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