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• Are you interested in becoming a Lottery Distribution Committee Member?

  Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, Community development, disabilities, heritage, environment, health, maori, funding
  Cantabrians are encouraged to consider joining a Lottery Distribution Committee. Vacancies are available on the following local committees: Lottery Canterbury/Kaikōura Community Committee (1 presiding member and 2 members)

• New car park for Performing Arts Precinct

  Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2025 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: parking, arts, disabilities, accessibility
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th March 2025 A vacant central city site near the new Court Theatre building will be developed into a carpark and public space

• One year countdown starts for Special Olympics

  Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: sport, disabilities, event
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 10th December 2024 Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games one year from today

• Reports showcase community findings in ground-breaking policing research

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, policy, maori, pacific, disabilities, Rainbow, mental health
  Community Research media release: 20th November 2024 The value of specific community-centric research has been substantiated today with the public release of in-depth research reports considered to be a world-first in policing research

• Inclusive Performing Arts Program from the Glass Ceiling Arts Collective

  Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in: Training With tags: disabilities, arts, Courses, young people
  Join an inclusive performing arts programme, where everyone is welcome to explore their passion for the arts in a supportive and inclusive environment

• New campaign to prevent disabled people being groomed by extremists

  Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, violence, wellbeing, Vulnerability, resources, care, families
  Know The Signs is a new nationwide campaign that aims to prevent extremist groups from targeting disabled and vulnerable people - by raising awareness of the signs of violent extremism grooming

• Exercise classes for people living with neurological conditions

  Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in: Training With tags: recreation, physical activity, recovery, disabilities, brain, wellbeing
  The NeuroGym provides long-term condition-specific exercise for people living with neurological conditions like stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s, to help maximise their quality of life

• Join the North Canterbury Therapeutic Choir

  Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, Community Groups, music
  The North Canterbury Therapeutic Choir is an extension of the Cantabrainers Choir and is making a difference for adults living with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury,  Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis

• Community initiative helps make beach visits fun for all

  Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, accessibility
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 4th April 2022 For 12-year-old Connor Duncan-Caley and his mum Karen a trip to the beach has been a difficult rather than a fun experience

• New design rolls out for disabled swimmers

  Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, disabilities
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th October 2018 An innovative and unique wheelchair design created by a local company is helping disabled swimmers get in and out of Council pools

• Find out about the Inclusive Education Action Group

  Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, education
  The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is a charitable organisation that advocates for change in the education system

• Community Transport Services in Christchurch and Canterbury

  Posted: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, transport, older people
  A new resource called Community Transport Services in Christchurch/Canterbury  is now available on the Age Concern Canterbury website