Start: 10:00 am, Tuesday 3 December 2024
End: 1:00 pm, Tuesday 3 December 2024
Website: Visit Tiaho Trust website
The Enabling Good Lives Social Club in conjunction with Tiaho Trust will be celebrating the International Day of People with Disabilities in joining the Whangarei Xmas Parade and then the EGL Social Club will be having a Disco in the evening.
We invite anyone with a disability, family, friends to join us in the parade. It is free for us. Things you need to know:
- Date: 30th November 2024
- Time: Roads will be closed at 9.30am so you will need to find a park either at Forum North or Kowhai Court Suite both in Rust Avenue.
- Where do we congregate to go join the parade: Alexander Street (off Rust Avenue) – No later than 10.30am
- Parade starts: 11:00am
We have been given special dispensation for turning up at 10.30am everyone else has to be there hours before. This is for walkers, scooters and wheelchairs, whanau and friends welcome.
The parade route will be from Rust Ave across Bank Street down Rathbone Street turning right into Roberts Street up John Street to the CBD Mall finishing in James St with the prizegiving held in the Mall post parade.
It is expected that you join in with the Xmas theme and dress up scooters etc.
We would love to have you part of this celebration.
Please let the team know if you can come by either email: arlene@tiaho.org.nz
Or ring 0800 430 3406 between Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm
EGL – Social Club Disco – 30th November – Free event
This will be held at the Crossfit - Whangarei at 151 Lower Dent Street from 5.30pm – to 9pm. For more information contact Troy Robinson troyr1234@gmail.com or Isaac Watts isaacfwwatts@gmail.com
Who are Tiaho?
Tiaho Trust aims to significantly contribute to the New Zealand Disability Strategy’s vision of ‘A society that highly values the lives and continually enhances the full participation of disabled people.
Tiaho Trust offers a free independent advocacy service to disabled people or their family members.
If you feel like you’re being treated unfairly because of your disability or you feel you aren’t getting the supports or services you are entitled to, contact Tiaho Trust. They empower the Northland community by promoting the disabled community as valued citizens who contribute, participate and add to the diversity of New Zealand society.
Venue
Cameron Street Mall,
Whangārei, 0110
Cost
FREE