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NZDSA Notices
Announcing the NZDSA Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday 19th October, 7pm Where: Online – Zoom Meeting ID: 851 1606 3562 Passcode: 099604 RSVP: By Friday 14th October 2022 to Linda te Kaat na@nzdsa.org.nz Closer to the time we will share the zoom link via Facebook and Enews. Please check our website www.nzdsa.org.nz for any updates regarding the AGM.
The NZDSA invites nominations to the NZDSA National Committee for zones 2 and 3. Zone 2: Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Taranaki Zone 3: Whanganui, Manawatū, Gisborne & Hawke’s Bay The term for all positions will start at the AGM in October 2022. The zones 1 and 5 representatives as well as the Treasurer are continuing their term of office on the National Committee. The NZDSA will post all the information on our website or you can contact Linda na@nzdsa.org.nz and she will email you a nomination form and all the relevant information.
Please Note: • Nominations must be received by Monday 5th September 2022. • Only financial NZDSA members may nominate, vote or be elected. Basic and
Partner members are not eligible to nominate, vote or be elected. • Prior to election or appointment, every nominee must consent in writing to be a
Committee Member, complete a police check and certify in writing that they are not disqualified from being appointed or holding office as a Committee Member by the Rules, Election policy of the NZDSA, the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and the
Charities Commission requirements.
The NZDSA has curated information on COVID-19 on our website
The NZDSA attends MoH disability engagement meetings so please contact Zandra neo@nzdsa.org.nz if you have experienced difficulties in accessing vaccines. The NZDSA will be sharing the latest information available from the Ministry of Health and resources in our COVID-19 EBulletin.
Websites that have the latest and best sources of information • https://covid19.govt.nz/ • https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/ diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novelcoronavirus/covid-19-information-specificaudiences/covid-19-information-disabledpeople-and-their-family-and-whanau
Thanks
Thanks to the following funders and sponsors who have made donations to the NZDSA this financial year:
• Lottery Grants Board • Bluesky Community Trust • COGS: Christchurch • COGS: Auckland City • COGS: Coastal Otago • COGS: Manukau • COGS: Whangārei • COGS: Waitakere City • Holsworth Charitable Trust • Eastern & Central Community Trust • The Catholic Women’s League of Aotearoa New Zealand • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Social Development • Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust • Pub Charity • Rata Foundation • T G Macarthy Trust • Lion Foundation
Giveaway!
Win an Arc Assistant Learning Tower Help your toddler’s confidence grow by including them each day up at the kitchen bench with you. The more face-to-face time children have with their primary caregivers during their early years, the better their development. To be in to win an NZ-made Arc Assistant, simply: Follow NZDSA’s and Arc NZ Baby’s Facebook or Instagram pages; Comment on the NZDSA Facebook competition post describing how you’d benefit from an Arc Assistant; Sharing the post is encouraged, but not compulsory. Competition runs to the 5th August 2022. Open to people living in NZ only and to those open to giving a review after use.
Special for the NZDSA Purchase the Arc Assistant 3 in 1 on the Arc NZ Baby website, using code: NZDSA and receive $15 off, and Arc NZ Baby will also donate $15 to NZDSA.
Kids’ Art Competition
Send your art in to be judged by Aotearoa’s most prominent fashion designer, Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet! Simply take a picture of your painting, drawing. sculpture or other art work and email it with your child’s name and age.
To enter, email info@upsidedowns.co.nz by Friday, 22 July. —
Casting call!
Down For Love Season 2
Attitude Pictures is currently casting Down For Love Season 2, a primetime television series for TVNZ 2. Made in consultation with NZDSA, Down for Love focuses on people living with Down syndrome who are on a quest for romance. With a sensitive and dignified approach, this show is a documentary series that highlights the strength and diversity of the Down syndrome community. If you haven’t seen it already, you can check out Season 1 on TVNZ+. Attitude Pictures is an organisation with a strong history of providing respected and respectful health and disability content. If you live with Down syndrome and you are looking for the love of your life, wanting to explore local dating options or learn the tools to woo your future partner - we would love to hear from you!
Email daniella@attitudepictures.com if you are interested.
