http://www.cleft.org.nz Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:09:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's that time of year again...time for our annual christmas get together. This year we are holding it at Okahu Bay park along Tamaki Drive. Please bring along your family and join us for a sausage sizzle, an icecream and some christmas fare on Sunday 23rd November 2008 ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/auckland-christmas-party/ Need more ideas to help you develope your child's speech development? Don't forget to look on our forum.  Add what you have found, or questions you may have.  Someone else may already have found a possible solution.  Let's start using the resources of this website. http://www.cleft.org.nz/speech-development-self-help/ Health Conference co-hosted by Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHBl) and the Ministry of Health. Ubuntu is a Zulu greeting meaning 'I see you'.  The response is; 'I am here'.  As a philosophy it focuses on people’s allegiances and relations with each other. A person is a person through (other) persons.  ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/building-tomorrows-health-services/ Hi all The next Auckland coffee group is to be held at Joy's house in Kingsland on Thursday 4th September from 9.30 - 11.30am. Please bring your children and a plate to share. Hope to see you there RSVP for address details 0800 4CLEFT or info@cleft.org.nz http://www.cleft.org.nz/september-coffee-group/ Having any difference can make you stand out from the crowd.  It can be a positive or negative influence on your life.   Kenny is a 17 year old who happened to be born with a cleft.  He is passionate about supporting young people through their cleft journey.   He is living ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/kenny-the-courageous/ Do you care for or work with a child or young person with special needs?  Come along to Know How Day, a fabulous FREE expo with more than 60 information stands.  Taikura Trust, Accessable, Group Special Education, SPELD amongst many others will be participating. WHEN:  Friday August 8th from 9.30am until 2pm ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/know-how-08/ This weeks coffee group will now be held this Thursday 7th AUgust from 10am - 12noon at the Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane. There is a cafe there where you can buy a coffee and something to eat. Hope to see you there. RSVP - info@cleft.org.nz or phone 0800 4CLEFT (0800 ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/auckland-coffee-group-2/ Do you live in Auckland? Have you a child aged between 6 months and 2 years? Are you interested in finding out how you can help your child develop their Speech? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and make a real difference to your child's future.  Be quick there are ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/invite-to-an-early-speech-development-group/ You are all welcome to attend our next coffee group at Nikki's house in Glenfield. When - Friday 4th July 2008 10am - 12noon Please bring a plate of food to share and your children. Hope to see you there RSVP - Susan 0800 4CLEFT or email info@cleft.org.nz http://www.cleft.org.nz/auckland-coffee-group-north-shore/ You no longer have to use your Disability Allowance to pay for specialised feeding bottles.  Contact your Speech Language Therapist to ask them to apply to Enable New Zealand for this new funding source. Your Speech Language Therapist is responsible for assessing which is the best feeding method for your child.  ... http://www.cleft.org.nz/specialised-feeding-bottles/