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INFORMATION WEEKLY ISSUE 137

For week ending Friday 3rd August 2012

Hi, Im Brett, ADHD life coach and one half of a partnership that has learned to live and love in spite of issues of ADHD. Ill be giving a talk on how you can achieve a loving and fair relationship where there are issues of ADHD in one partner or both. The Triad of Treatment and the 5 Pillars of Peace are building blocks for you to begin creating your happily ever after. Tuesday 7 August at 7: pm, YES Disability Resource Centre, 3 William Laurie Pl, Albany

It is not uncommon for the distractible and the efficient to find themselves in a relationship and as in all marriages or partnerships, there is plenty of relationship work to be done. However, where there is ADHD in one partner or both, there are extra challenges. In this talk we meet the fictional couple, Larry and Sally, and see how they use The Triad of Treatment and the 5 Pillars of Peace for dealing with ADHD as well as for strengthening their relationship. The good news is that the same committed care and consideration that it takes to meet challenges of any relationship can have a remarkably positive effect on a relationship where there is ADHD. My husband and I have been married for 20+ years. It hasnt always been easy dealing with ADHD, but today we live harmoniously and are the best of friends. RSVP to Sharron 414 5360

Kia Ora, Settlement Support (SSNZ) North Shore welcomes newcomers to NZ to attend this Free Information seminar. Please share this with newcomers to NZ and your network. Thank you Date : Tuesday, 7th August 2012 Time : 9:30am 12:00 noon Venue : Level 1 Norman King Building (opposite Northcote Library), Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote, Auckland. IRD and Money Matters This seminar will provide an overview of, - The New Zealand tax system - Why it is important to have an IRD number - Tax codes and obligations - Kiwi Save Is it for you? - Managing your finances in New Zealands current economic environment Experts available to answer your questions from, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) North Harbour Budgeting Services Inc To register, phone (09) 486 8635 or email ssnznorthshore@raeburnhouse.org.nz

Kind regards,
Cheng Goh Settlement Support Coordinator Settlement Support New Zealand (SSNZ) North Shore A service of Raeburn House Level 1, Norman King Building, (opposite Northcote Library), Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote, North Shore 0627 T: (09) 480 9625 / 486 8635 E: ssnznorthshore@raeburnhouse.org.nz W: www.raeburnhouse.org.nz

30 July 2012 Kia ora

LEADING COMMUNITY ACTION 2 day WORKSHOP October 2012. CCS Disability Action is hosting two 2 day workshops to support disabled leaders to create positive change. We believe you might be interested in being involved in this workshop. This workshop aims to enhance participants ability to create, lead and facilitate social change opportunities for the benefit of disabled people in their local community. The workshop will provide a simple framework for making social change, a process for moving from an idea to action and covers key leadership skills and techniques for working with groups to bring about action. The workshop will draw heavily on participants actual change experiences and encourage a sharing of thinking between participants. The emphasis is on practical tools that will link theory to practical reality.

Objectives After this workshop, participants will be able to: Understand the place of the UN convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Confidently lead issues to action Facilitate groups with more confidence Develop a plan to progress a community issue.

Content The workshop will cover: Knowledge about the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities

o Deepen understanding on the convention and the legal place it holds o Explore the Human Rights Approach to Disability o The use of the Convention as a language for change Leadership of social change o Ability to articulate the change sought o How to clarify the advocating messages o How to frame issues and ideas into social change possibilities and actions

o Engage and motivate people and groups to achieve social change for disabled people o Explore relationships and connections for influencing social change

Skills for working with Groups o Explore the use of groups to progress matters o How to invite people to gatherings that supports engagement o How to establish common ground and shared vision o How to use powerful questions to engage others in conversations o How to draw threads together and move conversations forward o How to use world caf, appreciative enquiry, data mapping and open space methods.

Outcomes Set resources, tools, frameworks to take action Increased confidence to lead action in your community Better understanding and clarity of your social change issue More comfortable in leading groups to address issues

Style

The workshop is designed to be a highly active and interactive learning experience. It asks you to:
Apply a theory, and concepts to actual change scenarios Actively participate in conversations and case study work Be positive and have fun!

Target Audience Disabled leaders who are currently working in their communities on issues of social change. People who are committed to making a positive impact in the way they work in making a difference for people with disabilities. The workshop is funded by a MOH Consumer Leadership Development grant. Participants: Must be eligible to receive disability support services funded by the MOH Must have significant interaction with peers and be a current or emerging leader Can not be a paid staff member of CCS Disability Action Workshop details Dates and locations 4 5 October 2012 Wellington

25 - 26 October 2012 Auckland

Times Day 1 begins at 10.00am Day 2 concludes at 4.00pm. This aims to allow for travel on the days of the workshop The workshops will be facilitated by Peter Wilson, CCS Disability Partnership Leader and Helen Emmerson, founder and leader of the Emmerson Group. To register To request a registration form contact Peter Wilson at the email below. If you have any queries prior to registering for a workshop please contact me. I would appreciate a RSVP by Sunday 12 August 2012 Yours sincerely Peter Wilson Disability Partnership Leader CCS Disability Action Mobile: 027 292 1922 Email: peter.wilson@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz Web: www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

PUT IN YOUR DIARY KNOW HOW EXPO 2012

Friday 14th September - 9am to 2pm North Harbour Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany (Level 1) Free parking (new disabled parking close to the venue) Free information day for people who care for children and youth with disabilities, learning difficulties and special needs. Contact: Liz@wilsonhometrust.org.nz/phone 485 3461

Survey Early Childhood Education in Disability Survey Extension The Parent & Family Resource Centre has extended the deadline for the Early Childhood Education in Disability survey, which we launched earlier in July. The online survey will close at midday on Monday 13 August and postal versions can be sent back until 31 st August 2012. Click here to access the online version. You can also access a Word document print version of the survey here. If you require print versions of the survey to be posted to you, or you have any questions whatsoever, please contact Lisa at PFRC on 636-0351 or lisa@pfrc.org.nz This ECE in Disability survey was created by Parent & Family Resource Centre with assistance from Auckland Council in order to gain as much information as possible about parents experience of enrolling their child at (and attending) an ECE provider in Auckland. We are also interested in responses from outside Auckland for comparative purposes. Responses are treated confidentially and the survey can be completed anonymously. We look forward to receiving your survey responses either online or by post. Results of this survey will enable PFRC to lobby for improved access to, and better outcomes from, Early Childhood Education for children with a disability in Auckland. Lisa Martin Parent & Family Resource Centre 09 636 0351 www.pfrc.org.nz

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