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Everyday people, everyday places,
everyday things
19 October 2020
Our favourite places.... Clearview Estate Winery
Kia Ora,
Hope you took the time to cast a vote in the 2020 General Election over the
weekend. It will be interesting to see how many of the election promises
relating to health, wellbeing and disability made by the parties become reality
now that the votes have been counted.
Don't forget to check out who in our team at DRC team loves
Clearview Estate Winery.
Please feel free to email in a photo of your favourite local spot,
remember to tell us why is special to you.
information@drchb.org.nz
Every day of the COVID-19 lockdown, Dr Gretchen Good balanced her job and her
children’s needs.
Her 12-year-old son Leo and 9-year-old daughter Tiffany both have Down syndrome and
some hearing loss. Leo also has a significant vision impairment.
Their daily routines of speech therapy sessions, individualised support and supervision at
school, social outings and trips to the playground, were dismantled in the days before the
nation went into lockdown.
How are they doing now?
How are YOU doing now?
Click on the link below to read Gretchen's story.
Families of children with disabilities a 'hidden minority' during Covid-19
lockdown, many still in 'survival mode'
And a quick shoutout to Andy the Glassman for his help in
repairing the loose window rubbers in the centre. Service with a
smile. Cheers Andy!!
DRC Living Life Connected
Team Updates
Turning Point - Community Participation
Turning Point continues to provide a service assisting people with disabilities to be valued
contributors to their community, helping them to have the confidence, skills and support of
their families and friends to reach their potential. Jesse joined us from Workforce
Developments last week as the new term started for numeracy and literacy here at the
centre. It was also great to see the delight on both the faces of Robyn from Well Spoken and
the clients as they regrouped again for the new term. Even better, everyone remembered
their lines from last term.
Turning Point - Transition
It's that time to start thinking about 2021 for those ORS students who will be leaving
school. Our transition team is happy to come out and visit your school to share how we can
continue to support you on your life adventure. Please call us on 06 873 8210 to arrange a
time for a chat, either at your school or here at our centre.
Network Personnel
The team is busy here creating and updating cv's, and supporting clients in their job
placements. We are always on the lookout for job placement opportunities so if you are
looking for that extra bit of help, or know someone who is, please call us on 06 8738210.
Scopze
Last Wednesday the cooking group made spaghetti bolognaise, and they were able to pick a
few veges from our own planter boxes to add to the dish. The clients spend the morning
preparing a yummy lunch and then we all take the time to sit down for a hot lunch
together. It's a great bonding time, there's always laughter guaranteed to be heard around
the dining room tables. Check out our Facebook page for last weeks Sunday Superhero -
Tony from Scopze
Fundraising at Speedway
Can You Help??
Speedway season starts again soon, and once again the team at Meeanee Speedway
are supporting Napier RDA by having us do the car parking, and running our 50/50
raffle - a very much appreciated opportunity to raise much needed funds! We need
parking people and raffle ticket sellers - each job will take a couple of hours of your time,
and you get to enjoy a bit of speedway action while you support a great cause (us!).
Car parking generally involves a period from mid-afternoon until shortly after racing starts,
while ticket selling starts when the racing starts (so this is great if you'd like to watch the
racing as you go!).
If you could spare a couple of hours on a Speedway night (dates below), whether you can
help with one night or several, we'd love to hear from you!
Please email us at napierrda@gmail.com if you can help, or if you'd like to find out more!
2020/21 season dates:
Sunday, 25 October (Opening Night)
Saturday, 7 November (Fireworks)
Saturday, 21 November
Saturday, 28 November
Saturday, 12 December (Christmas Special)
Tuesday, 29 December
Tuesday, 5 January
Thursday, 14 January (TBC)
Friday, 15 January and Saturday, 16 January (NZ Stockcars)
Saturday, 30 January
Saturday, 13 February
Saturday, 27 February
Saturday, 6 March
Saturday, 20 March
Friday, 2 April and Saturday, 3 April (Easter Weekend)
Saturday, 17 April
Saturday, 1 May (Grande Finale)
Thank you for your support!
Napier's Positive Aging Strategy
Living well, ageing well. This vision reflects the community's desire to recognise that
ageing affects everyone in our community.
We are pleased to let you know that Napier’s Positive Ageing Strategy was
launched in October on International Day of Older Persons.
The Strategy outlines an age-friendly approach for Napier with the vision of people
‘living well and ageing well’. You can find it online here (including a number of
accessible versions) or at your local library.
The Strategy, which covers the years 2020-24, considers the impacts a growing
elderly population may have on Napier. It has seven city-wide priority areas that
contribute to its overall vision. We’re looking forward to working with a number of
agencies and older people from the community to set up an Advisory Group and
identifying actions to bring the Strategy to life.
Please contact me if you have any queries.
Ngā mihi
Michele
Michele Grigg
SENIOR ADVISOR POLICY
Napier City Council, Private Bag 6010, Napier 4142
t +64 6 834 4130 www.napier.govt.nz
P.L.A.Y II We have P.L.A.Y sessions happening every day in the community this term, P.L.A.Y is vital for brain development in our under-fives. Come out and meet the team. Be sure to like Active Families Hawke's Bay to get weather updates. See ya there!
Below is a link to ‘Employment and Autism Tips’ written by Temple Grandin. The article includes Temple’s tips for success in which she touches on topics such as manners, developing areas of strengths, developing good work skills and further tips to help you keep your job once in it. To view the article, click here: https://www.autism.org/jobs-autism-temple- grandin/ Remember, if you have any questions then you can contact your find a local Outreach Coordinator by clicking here: https://www.autismnz.org.nz/support- from-us/
Parent2Parent Support Groups Hawkes Bay
Does your child/teenager/young adult have a disability, special need or
health impairment? Would you like to meet other parents? Share
experiences? Access information? Get support and meet new friends? Come
along and meet other parents of children with different abilities in a relaxed
and informal coffee group. You can drop in for as long or as short a time as
suits you.
All welcome, no need to RSVP. Meet-ups are once a month for this year and
looking at extending that with different times next year. You are welcome to
just come along and or let Blanche know 020 40118711 or
email hawkesbay@parent2parent.org.nz and she will welcome you to the
group! Just ask at the counter to point you in my direction on your arrival.
What's on in the Bay?
20 October
Napier Family Centre AGM At Napier Family Centre - 112 Morris Spence
Avenue, Onekawa from 5pm.Find out about Napier Family Centre’s year in
review, meet some of our team and hear from guest speaker Annie Aranui -
East Coast Regional Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Development.21 October Shake Rattle & Roll - A music and dance group for adults with intellectual disabilities to socialise and have fun. Each Wednesday 10.00am to 11.15am. Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Rd, Maraenui. $3.00 includes morning tea (caregivers free). For more info contact Gail on 027 495 5172 23 October Altogether Autism - By Autistics for Autistics Zoom group for adults, every Friday 2pm, register at info@altogetherautism.org.nz 24 October All Abilities Basketball - Hastings Sports Centre, Railway Road, Hastings. $5 for more information contact Margaret Baker 28 October Multiple Sclerosis HB Multiple Steps for M.S. Napier Soundshell, Marine Parade Napier from 5pm see flier above in this newsletter for all the details. 31 October Boccia Workshop Day - Pettigrew Green Arena 11.30am- 1.30pm. Come and learn more about the game, coaching and refereeing with Scott from Boccia. For more info contact Evelyn on 06 844 4636 - ext 6668 or Duncan on 06 844 9878 01 November Megawalk This social event, now in its 13th successful year and is all about getting people out for a walk to enjoy the fabulous scenery that makes Hawke’s Bay so special. As with previous years there will be four events, to cater to all fitness levels and physical abilities. We have a varied array of participants from the very young to the young at heart and the finely tuned athletes to those with physical challenges who each year inspire us and show great determination in completing the event. Visit www.megawalk.co.nz for full details and how to register. Boccia Have a Go Day Pettigrew Green Area 1pm-3pm for more info see the flier in the newsletter above
03 November Multiple Sclerosis HB Take time for a Coffee Break!!! Tuesday, CHB, Zinc Café, Waipukurau 10.30am Bay Autism Support Coffee group at Empire Coffee Roaster, Napier - 10 am onward. 04 November Parent2Parent Waipukurau Coffee Support Group. Come and have a coffee with us at Hatuma Cafe, on us. See above for more details 05 November Parent2Parent Hastings Coffee Support Group Come have a coffee with us at Bay Expresso, Karamu Road, on us - see above for more details 07 November Parent2Parent Taradale Coffee Support Group Come have a coffee with us at Bay Expresso, Gloucester Street, on us - see above for more details 09 November Multiple Sclerosis HB Monday Group St Thomas More Parish Hall,92 Wycliffe Street, Onekawa, Napier 9.30am till 2.30pm Contact Julie on 06 8433000 Peer Support Indoor Bowls, Boccia, Cards, Bingo lots of laughs with people who have been there and can give some great advice Bring your lunch or we will order takeaway (cost involved)If you need transport please let me know so a Group taxi can be arranged. Big Welcome to all the new people coming to the Monday Group 12 November Multiple Sclerosis HB Take time for a Coffee Break!!! Café Divine, Summerset Village, Ada Street, Hastings 10.30am
Articles of Interest
Arts For Health: Connecting With The Community
NZSL Fund Round 7 recipients
Health Volunteers Recognised In Annual Awards
The Watercooler: Life Stories by Deaf Youth
Wellington artist's 'enormous perseverance' transforms perceptions about
disability
Why Clearview Estate Winery is my favourite local spot...
I really enjoy spending time at Clearview winery, especially with my family. It's
great to catch up over my favourite bottle of wine.
Lee-Anne DRCHBEditor’s Note
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