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School holiday activity programme launched We’re pleased to announce that Spectrum Care now offers a School Holiday Programme. Previously run by the Waitemata District Health Board, through The Wilson Centre, the school holiday programme is targeted at children and young people between the ages of 5-16 years with disabilities and is run from three sites across Auckland – including The Wilson School in Takapuna, Freyberg School in Te Atatu and Sir Keith Park School in Mangere. Families can access this service via Taikura Trust, which then sends us a referral, as with other respite services. The programme runs for two weeks during every school holidays, as well as two weeks during the Christmas break. The activities include a combination of onsite and community based activities, with the programme aimed at replicating a mainstream holiday programme as much as possible. The programme will be run as part of the Community Development Team, with the Home Support Service Coordinators assisting, alongside three programme leaders and a team of community support staff. If you’re interested in accessing this service for a child with a disability, please contact Heather McGill – Community Development Service Manager, ph 634 9790 or email Heather at heather.mcgill@spectrumcare.org.nz. A special day out for the girls! Three girls from the Seabrook Aspirations Centre had their first ‘Girls’ Day Out’ recently. It was attended by Jemima Ahern, Juanita Ruakawa and Julie May. The three girls had an excellent day out, being pampered by the lovely trainees at the Manukau Institute of Technology while having their hair done. Jemima and Julie chose to have their hair washed, cut and blow-dried, while Juanita decided to send those beautiful curly locks of hers straight with a wash, cut and thermal straightening. They all looked like beauty queens by the end! To finish the day off, the girls stopped off at the park on the way back to have their lunch. This was a great day and we’re hoping to do it all again sometime next month, with the girls having a make-up day. Thanks again to Sean (Outcomes Broker) for making all this happen for us. We’ve had great feedback from the parents as to how lovely their girls looked and they were really pleased with the result. Victoria Findlay – CSW Heather McGill – Community Development Service Manager
Jadewynn House visits Butterfly Creek The residents of Jadewynn House recently made a trip to Butterfly Creek and were most interested in all the animals on show. The tropical butterfly house is maintained at a balmy 28 degrees and, as well as beautiful butterflies and flowers, there’s also a turtle pond. The crocodiles are housed in the next building – two large animals, plus various juveniles. A little train takes you around the property and there’s an easy-access farmyard area with rabbits, bantams, guinea pigs, alpacas, a cockatoo and lorikeet, pigs and goats. There are plenty of seats around the exhibit areas for the less-able to rest. There’s also disabled parking at the door, with the entrance cost being $7.50 (caregivers are free). Excellent food is available at the onsite cafe and there’s a shop for souvenirs. To get there, simply drive to the airport and, as soon as you see the domestic terminal ahead, turn left. It’s clearly signposted about 200m up this road and there’s a McDonalds very close as well, if you want an ice cream after your visit! Carolyn Sutherland – CSW Adriatic’s mid-winter Christmas party Held on Sunday 22 September, Adriatic’s mid-winter Christmas party was a great success. The residents – Alastair, Mahui, James and Thomas – had been anticipating the Christmas party for some months and the prospect of the parents attending was their number one highlight. The boys had been working hard on a ‘James Bond’ musical play to present, including three rehearsals. The day began with expert food preparation by Cheryl Scott, complemented by BYO dishes and the willing help of the boys and staff. Once the buzz of conversation between parents, staff and boys had subsided into eating, the decks were cleared for the James Bond play. The lead actor, James Holman, played James Bond and looked very suave with his bow tie and martini glass (“Shaken, not stirred...”). The plot unfolded with Metal Man (played by Thomas Tolley) turning Dr Evil (played by Hans) into gold and saving the world. A cameo role of ‘M’ was played by Mary Jane to the music of ‘Pretty Woman’. One highlight was the Tongan secret service agent (played by Mahui Fotu), being joined by his mum for a Tongan dance (pictured left). The play ended with everyone doing the Macarena, except for Dr Evil who was still solid gold. Thanks to all the parents attending, Daryl Benge, Christine Cleave and the Adriatic staff (The A-Team) and, of course, the boys who made this a very special time. Next year a Rambo play Or perhaps The Incredibles!
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