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Consumer organisation events

This section in Outlook is dedicated to informing you about the activities you may enjoy and be passionate about. It is to keep you up to date with our consumer organisations - what's been happening and what's coming up. Contact details for each group are on page 22.

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Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc

Our Wellington seminar took place on 10-11 May. This annual event is utilised to profile specific issues of national importance to blind and vision-impaired individuals with politicians, MPs, spokespeople from political parties and organisations. Issues addressed included education, accessible ATMs and mobile phones. October 8-10 are the dates of our annual conference, which this year is being held in Dunedin. Further details can be obtained from our National Office.

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Blind Sport New Zealand

At the recent 2003 Blind Sport Awards we applauded the triumphs of Rob Aislabie, Totally Blind Sportsperson of the Year; Daniel Sharp, Partially Sighted Sportsperson of the Year; and Team of the Year, Barry Cadman, Bert Collett, Zola Brittain and Kath Haira.

Congratulations also to our administrators, volunteers and coaches for their support and inspiration. Volunteers of the Year are Noel and Jenny Fitzwater; Coach of the Year is Dennis Wells and Administrator of the Year is John Putwain. The Spirit of Sport Award went to Graham Scahill for his life involvement in blind sailing.

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Deafblind NZ Inc

Deafblind supporters will be raising the public's awareness of Helen Keller Communication Day (27 June) during the week of Helen Keller's birthday. Communication is a vital issue for deafblind people in our community. We would also like to welcome everyone to Deafblind NZ's new internet forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deafblindnewzealand/. Come online to chat and write messages at Deafblind NZ's new and exciting venture - we're looking forward to hearing from you.

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Guide Dog Society NZ Inc

The Guide Dog Society is planning a North Island peer support weekend on 26-27 June, and later in the South Island if there is enough interest. Possible topics include: public speaking, guide dog-related peer support, advocacy training and more. Expressions of interest to your local representative, or leave a message on TIS, option 539. For Harness Talk, our weekly bulletin or more information, listen to our TIS menu on option 53.

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NZ VIEW (New Zealand Vision Impaired Empowering Women)

Our aim is to promote the interests and well being of women who are blind or vision impaired.

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We have a new branch in Taranaki and are looking at Kapiti and Palmerston North. VIEWPOINT is being sent to health professionals. We are holding our biennial conference in Wellington on 14 August. For more information, or to become a member and receive our quarterly newsletter, contact the National Secretary, NZ VIEW.

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Parents of Vision Impaired New Zealand (PVI)

The national road-show has kept us busy and it was apparent from early on that there is keen interest in the future direction of Homai, and the excitement of possibly having a National Learning Network for our children.

Assisting PVI with this have been the Vision Education Agency; RNZFB Children's Services, Mana Kapo and Pacific Island staff; ABC; Ministry of Education; Group Special Education staff; and of course, our Resource Teachers: Vision.

It is important that the Reference Group and Homai Board of Trustees continue to work towards Homai becoming an integral part of a National Learning Network. Parents nationally see this as a very positive move, one we have been keen to see implemented for many years.

Let us ensure we all work together for the common good of our children!

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Retina New Zealand Inc

Retina NZ Inc has two new support groups meeting regularly. The Kapiti VIPs (Visually Impaired Persons) meet monthly in Paraparaumu, and the Manawatu support group meets in Palmerston North. For information about either of these please ring Elizabeth East on 0800 233 833.

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SEYFF

Hello all! SEYFF has been excited about the workshops and social events that have been held over the last few months. Thanks to those who have attended and supported these activities. We will be holding our AGM in July and annual peer support camp in September. We will be looking for representatives from different regions to attend these events. For more information, tune into SEYFF on TIS, ph 09 302 3344, option 4 1 2.

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RNZFB complaints policy

We welcome your feedback, which helps ensure we are providing quality services. We appreciate your compliments and we aim to resolve your concerns or complaints in a professional and understanding manner. If these cannot be sorted out at the source, you may wish to take the matter further by contacting the manager concerned or the complaints coordinator, Adrienne Henderson (DM Quality Assurance), PO Box 2237, Dunedin or ph 03 466 4230.

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