Applying for a Lottery Grant

You might qualify for a grant from the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee to pay for the purchase of a vehicle, scooter or other disability equipment. These grants are aimed…

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Exercise Opportunities for Partners

When we recently talked to spouses/partners of members with Parkinson’s, we were asked if we would consider opening the Society gym for all spouses/partners. This is not possible, so instead…

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Staying Safe in the Bathroom

Bathroom falls are the most common ACC claim for older people but it’s easy to stand up to this risk as many falls can be prevented. Simple adjustments can reduce…

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Making Living Easier (and Safer!)

Shower and bath areas are potential safety hazards due to the unavoidable wet and slippery surfaces. However, the addition of a few simple items can make these areas safer. People…

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Aspire Scholarships for Outward Bound

Outward Bound are offering scholarships for their next Aspire course that cover 80% of the registration fee. This is a specially adapted low-impact course for people aged 27+ who have…

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Dorothy L Newman Scholarship

MSNZ has opened applications for the Dorothy L Newman Scholarship which assists people who, as a result of having been diagnosed with MS, are unable to continue in their present…

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On The Road Again

By Mary Kingston, Member Last year my MS had deteriorated to a point that it was unsafe for me to drive. Rachel, one of the Society’s cool physios guided me…

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Should You Join a MenzShed?

Since forever, men from Kaitaia to Bluff have been disappearing into their sheds to fix things, get creative, or simply to recharge after a full day. But over the past…

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School Holiday Programme

The Society’s School Holiday Programme added a bit of extra mid-winter fun for the 46 children and 35 adults who attended it. Funded by a grant from the Christchurch City…

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