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Dyslexia Download Monthly Online Forum

13/6/2022

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Adult Dyslexia Support Group

6/6/2022

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When - Monday 13th June 2022, 7.30pm
Where -
Federated Farmers Rooms, 70 Forth Street Invercargill
Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat
Everyone is welcome, come and meet others like you
​Support persons welcome

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Dyslexia Download Monthly Online Forum

5/5/2022

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Adult Dyslexia Support Group Meeting

21/4/2022

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When - Monday 2nd May, 2022 7.30pm
Where - Federated Farmers Rooms, 70 Forth Street Invercargill
Who - Chris Cole and Sally Chesterfield will discuss Dyslexic Traits. 

 We hear about the strengths of being dyslexic, such as, seeing the big picture,  problem solving, and the deep empathy but what does this mean in real life? What are the traits that dyslexics show because of the way they think?  Come along and share your thoughts.

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Upcoming event - Dyslexia Download

14/3/2022

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Our next online forum is being held on Monday 21st March, 7 - 7.45 pm.  This is a forum for dyslexic youths and adults.  Register and submit your questions and we will send you a zoom link on the day of the meeting.  
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Here are some questions we have answered in previous forums;
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Upcoming event - Dyslexia Download -                              Monday 21st February - Register now!!!

10/2/2022

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Adult Dyslexia Support Group February Meeting

7/2/2022

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When - Monday 14th February 2022, 7.30pm
Where - Federated Farmers Rooms, 70 Forth Street
Who -  Kate Sherriff, a First Aid Tutor for St John New Zealand will speak about her dyslexia journey, how she has gone from covering it up, to realising her strengths and now celebrating her dyslexia.  

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Adult Dyslexia Support Group November Meeting

27/10/2021

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When: 
                    7.30pm  Monday 1st November 


Where:                   Federated Farmers Rooms 

Who:                        Sally Chesterfield 
                             

Topic:     Positive psychology’s main aim is to encourage people to discover and nurture their strengths, rather than channeling their efforts into correcting shortcomings.  We will look at how changing our outlook to a more optimistic view can change our brains and outcome in our lives.
This link will be shown on the night, if you would like to view beforehand feel free.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work/transcript?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare#t-718538
Come along to find out more and meet others like you.
​Support persons most welcome.

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Programme Co-ordinator position

26/7/2021

 
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Programme Coordinator
 
Come and be part of a team that ‘thinks outside the box’. 
 
 
We are committed to supporting and advocating for people living with learning differences in Southern New Zealand.
About us
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust, established in 2017, is a local organisation which works in the learning differences field of neurodiversity. 
We are an innovative Trust that leads the sector in providing support and guidance in learning differences.
www.dyslexiasupportsouthland.co.nz
www.learningsupport.org.nz
 
About the role
This is a three-month contract position, between 10-12 hours per week. There may be an option to extend.
 
You will work from home and ideally be based in Invercargill, or travel to Invercargill regularly.  
 
The role includes maintaining the current programmes run by the Trust and where possible streamlining the services. Advertising the programmes through social media and online. Completing funding applications in partnership with the Learning Differences Advisor. 
 
About you
You can:
  • Organise and manage your time effectively 
  • Be comfortable setting and meeting deadlines for self and others.
  • Understand how to use social media for advertising purposes.
  • Work individually as well as part of a team
  • Connect with a diverse range of people.
  • Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
  • Be comfortable with using technology or the ability to learn new technology such as updating websites, Mailchimp, Google calendar, Google docs, Zoom moderation. 
 
It is preferable that applicants have
  • Evidence of organising and coordinating experience 
  • Understanding of neurodiversity
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To receive the job description: contact support@learningdifferences.org.nz
To apply: Send a covering letter and CV with contact details for two referees to support@learningdifferences.org.nz by 6th August 2021 5pm

Adult Dyslexia Support Group March 2021 Meeting

23/2/2021

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​A personal dyslexia story

Who:                         Peter Henderson 

When:                     7.30pm on Monday, 1st March 2021

Where:                    Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill 



Peter Henderson was diagnosed with dyslexia at a very early age in the UK. This has not stopped him having a full productive life.

Now at 38, he has sailed around the world, been an officer of the British Army and now, the sales manager at Claas Harvest Centre in Southland.

He will be talking about the struggles and coping strategies of a dyslexic person in the modern day world and the support systems he has utilised along his way.  All welcome.

Come to find out more and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome
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