Parafed Wellington

It's now easier to contact Parafed Wellington.

Parafed Wellington updated their business hours.

It was a great day thanks to everyone.

What a fabulous day we had on Saturday with the NZ Artifical Limb Service Kids Get Active Day.

Great to see all these young amputees getting into the day fully enthused and engaged.

Thanks to the crew from Rapid Relief Team who provided us with the most amazing BBQ.

Hey, Wellington peeps! Don't forget about the Halberg Foundation Wellington Surf Day coming up on 10 March at Lyall Bay Surf club! Check out the poster for all the details and get in touch with our awesome Adviser Brandon if you're keen to come along! :)

Registrations are now open for the El Rancho, Waikanae Beach, NZ Autumn Fest Kids Camp which runs from 4pm on Monday 15 April - 5pm on Wednesday 17 April.

Kids Camp|School Holiday Programme |Christian Camp|Wellington

Updated 2019 youth group calendar, some cool activities coming up!

What an amazing athlete.

I was fortunate enough to be in Pyeongchange to see Adam win his GOLD medal and congratulate him on the day, but further congratulations are due after last nights Halberg Awards.

Great speech too Adam Hall.

WINNER of the ISPS Handa Para Athlete/Team of the Year Award, Adam J Hall. Congratulations Adam.

How awesome to see our youth group member T.P, at the Halberg Awards representing the Halberg Youth Council!
Well done T.P!

Fishing trip cancelled.
Hi everyone due to the high winds and rain forecasted for tomorrow we will be postponing the fishing trip.

Liam has finally conquered the infamous Wellington Round the Bays.

Who would have thought this time last year Liam was convinced he'd never be able to walk this far. Now he's done it.

Great work Liam we are all very proud of you.

Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays

Does anyone want to borrow a Wee hoo bike?

It's a great clip on addition to any standard bike which enables you all to get out and enjoy cycling.

Del & Niki are happy to loan this to any other members as their child has grown out of it and is cycling himself now.

If you are interested, drop us a line at Parafed Wellington and we'll put you in touch with Del & Niki.

Well done to our Team Wheelington who took part in the Round the Bays yesterday.
What a another fabulous day in Wellington.

Good luck to Greg and the rest of the team.

What great news from Mattel.

We would love to have some of the wheelchair and prosthetic limb dolls to promote. Mattel can you get the NZ reps to contact us .... please?

Barbie gets more inclusive with wheelchair and prosthetic limb A win for inclusivity.

We are very proud to announce that our youth group member T.P (Tristan-Perry Moananu) was awarded his prefects badge last Friday at the Prefects Assembly for Wellington College.

One of the pics is with the School Principle Gregory Fountain.

Well done T.P we are all very proud!

How cool are these.

Disability-themed emojis approved for use A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation.

Corran in action

• He is current NZ Secondary junior para F12 record holder across the 3 throwing disciplines and was the multi para junior gold medal winner in the discus at the NZ Secondary schools event
• Currently holds the NZ under 17 F12 para record for javelin , and will be the U17 record holder for short putt shortly when his most recent throws are ratified, not yet throwing the U17 weight in discus so that’s next year when he starts to throw the 1.5kg discus.
• His aim is to get selected for the Wtgn Coll McEvedy team in the next couple of weeks
• He will definitely be throwing able bodied Hammer U16 in the College Sport Wtgn champs in March as he was 2nd in the Wtgn Club champs U16 on Saturday and has already thrown the qualifying distance, likewise I expect him to be in the able bodied U16 discus subject to a good performance at McEvedy. He will do all the junior para throwing events at that event

Jack Lewington was also at the Wtgn Club Athletics Champs competing so not bad to have two from our Youth Group.

Have you ever wanted to do a triathlon?
Here's a great opportunity to take part in one that's tailored for you!

Wheelchair Rugby training starts tonight.

6-8pm Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

Adaptive Aquatics

Where: Huia Hydrotherapy and LTS pool Lower Hutt
When: Fridays from 1st February – 12th April
5pm-5:45pm

Who: Those aged 5-15 (and an adult caregiver) who have an impairment (whether physical, social, cognitive, medical)

What: Come along and experience our 33 degree learn to swim pool and get some swimming tips under the supervision of one of our experienced instructors. Check out our accessible facility with the new hydrotherapy and teaching pools, accessible showers, changing rooms and toilets, ramp and hoist entry to the pool and our adaptive equipment. Sign up to talk to our staff about the best options for you and your family, whether for swimming lessons, therapy or casual use. A parent/caregiver must be in the water with each participant.

Cost: $3.50 pool entry – covers one child + caregiver

How: To book a spot in one of our sessions please email [email protected] (spaces are limited)

For those who are unable to make the session or do not fit the age range but are keen to know more about possible options, send us an email and we will be happy to discuss what options could best suit your needs.

Erin Fitzgerald
Swim School Coordinator

T 04 567 0043

This may not be news to many of you ... unfortunately.
Lets hope WINZ get this sorted sooner rather than later

Disabled WINZ clients suffering harsh penalties for relationships and part-time work

Update on the Assistance Dog Registration item.

Big Ups to Wellington City Council as well for having a fee waiver. Well done.

If you do have an assistance dog, you'll need a letter from the organisation who trained and provided you with the dog as evidence for your request.

Assistance Dogs New Zealand
NZ Epilepsy Assist Dog Trust
Blind Foundation Guide Dogs Pupdate

Well done Marlborough District Council for this great initiative which recognises the importance and value service dogs provide to your community.

Hey Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, South Wairarapa District Council, Carterton District Council, Masterton District Council why not follow Marlborough's lead and also waive the fee for service dogs ... if you aren't already doing it.

Let us know if you do have a fee waiver so we can let our members with assistance dogs know and celebrate your great community spirit.

Plan to scrap service dog fees in Marlborough Marlborough is following in the paw prints of other councils and waiving its service dog fees.

Good luck to Parafed Wellington member David as he tackles the Kathmandu Coast to Coast next week.

Blind athlete excited at chance to tackle Coast to Coast race 'Why should losing my sight stop me doing events like the Coast to Coast?,'' says Wellington sportsman.