NZDSA notices

Youth Development Camp invitation

The NZDSA is again hosting the Youth Development Camp from the 1st to the 3rd November 2019 at Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, Long Bay, Auckland. We would like to offer all NZDSA youth members (18 plus) the opportunity to apply to their regional group to be nominated to attend this event. If you are interested, please register your interest by emailing neo@nzdsa.org.nz before May 1.

Rose Award These awards provide the opportunity to thank individuals or organisations who either support individuals with Down syndrome or the Down syndrome community. Please email Linda at nzdsai@xtra.co.nz your nominations for an individual, family, or organisation explaining what they have done to “promote the participation of people with Down syndrome in their community”. Linda will acknowledge the person in CHAT21 and will post them a letter outlining why they were selected and include a box of Rose’s chocolates.

Top 10 Maths Applications The NZDSA would like to know your favourite apps for maths. Please email your list to Jess at hello@nzdsa.org.nz Thanks Thanks to the following funders and sponsors who have made donations to the NZDSA this financial year:

• Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust • Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund • NZ Lottery Grants Board • Holdsworth Charitable Trust • The Trust Community Foundation • Thomas George Maccarthy Trust • Eastern & Central Community Trust • COGS Christchurch • COGS Hamilton • COGS Manukau • COGS Manawatū/Horowhenua • COGS Central Otago • COGS Whangārei

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