Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc.

Sponsorship Opportunities for The Big Event – March 2012Sponsorship Opportunities for The Big Event – March 2012The Big Event is to be held on 9th & 10th March 2012 at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland.

There will be an opening breakfast on Friday morning and a closing ceremony on Saturday afternoon, with awards to be presented at both occasions.

It is to be a celebration of the skills and talents of people with disabilities and will also be a fantastic opportunity for the general public to gain information from service providers and equipment suppliers.

If you would like to exhibit at Auckland’s first major Health & Disability Expo – which is going to be a cracker – contact us for more information: 09 836 2083 or email info@adpn.org.nz

We are planning a fun, stimulating, creative, interactive event, which is totally inclusive. So come and be part of it!

We are also open to ideas, so if you have an idea you think would add to The Big Event, please contact us.

We welcome enquiries about sponsorship, stand bookings and the visual and performing arts.

The Big Event Expo-Date change-9-10 March 2012A New Date for The Big Event – Health & Disability Expo

The Expo is to be moved from December 2011 to 9th & 10th March 2012.
It is still going to be a bigger than ever event for the disability sector and there will be many exciting activities as well as information stands.

You could be part of this event as an exhibitor, entertainer, artist, sponsor or volunteer. Contact the ADPN office for more information:

09 836 2083 info@adpn.org.nz

Click on the address above to see the details.

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Please come to our AGM which is to be held on Tuesday afternoon, 23rd August 2011, following the ADVOCACY forum.

The ADPN is an organisation that needs the members to say what they want and ensure that it is moving in the direction that will benefit them. There are important decisions to be made, so we welcome your input.

The meeting is to be held at:
Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great North Road
Western Springs

The Forum commences at 1.15 pm and the AGM will follow at 4.00 pm

By popular demand our next forum is on the topic of Advocacy.
What is it? Who provides it? Who is eligible?

Advocacy flyer

Tania Thomas, Health 7 Disability Commissioner (Disability) will be the opening speaker and will be followed by 5 others, each giving a different perspective. There will also be an opportunity for some discussion, and of course, there will be a chance to chat over the tea cups with other colleagues from the sector, building up those valuable networks.

Click the link for the flyer and book now. Check out the early bird rates. To enjoy the reductions, send your payment in – cash, cheque, credit card or direct into the bank – we have made it easy!

Date: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Registrations: 1.15 pm
Venue: Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great North Road, Western Springs

Please Note: The forum will be followed by the AGM

Features in this edition:
1st July ADPN changes to NZDSN Auckland Inc **
The Big Event – Health & Disability Expo **
AUT Survey of people with Hearing Loss
3 Research study results on Bone Health and Pain
The Circle of Trust Training and Development Trust (NZ) forthcoming workshops
Introducing Auriole Ruka, Regional Manager, CCS Disability Action, Northern Region.
Introducing Lifemark
Community Research
Key dates, events & conferences

**Items of special interest and importance. Please make sure to read them and contact us for more information.

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