Talking TAD
Newsletter of Technical Aid
to the Disabled 
 
April 2010

Practical solutions - Optimising abilities

Issue No. 6
Greetings!  
As we approach the middle half of the year, there is no shortage of activity at TAD.
 
This week we received a bright and colourful entry for our artwork competition. The large painting was crafted by one of our Freedom Wheels clients who loves his bike so much that he painted a picture of himself riding it.
 
His painting is just one of the creative entries we've received for inclusion in our commemorative calendar. Entries close next week, so there is still time to get something in to us. Get the details here.  
 
We hosted two groups of Japanese students who wanted to learn about the role of therapists at TAD.
 
TAD's Hunter Branch officially opened their own shed. It is the first regional TAD Shed - but hopefully not the last. 
 
In May we are inviting our volunteers and people interested in volunteering to our Volunteer Open Day. We're even running some free talks on the day. To come along just click on the link. 
 
Freedom Wheels is in the spotlight again thanks to Adam Gilchrist's challenge to hit 25 sixes to help fund these modified bikes for our clients. Read about his progress.
 
Plus we're still selling first aid kits and Entertainment Books!
 
TAD Shed 
Happy reading!   
 
 
Regards,
 
 
Natalie Peterson
Communications Officer
Japanese Students Visits TAD
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Japanese Students Visit TADA couple of times a year we welcome students from Japan to visit TAD and learn about what we do.
 
In March we had two different groups visit, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing students.
 
The students were here for the week to visit and learn about the role of therapists in a variety of different organisations. TAD was able to show them an example of a disability charity that involves therapists at both a staff level and as referrers to our services.
 
Volunteer Open Day at TAD
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Volunteer Open DayTAD is opening its doors on May 12th to celebrate National Volunteer Week and to say thank you to our hardworking volunteers. 
 
There will be free talks and a big thank you lunch. Everyone is welcome. You may like to bring a friend who might be interested in volunteering here too.
 
Hunter Branch Opens Shed
Communications
 
 
Hunter Shedhun TAD's Hunter Branch of volunteers recently celebrated the opening of their own communal shed.
 
The new workshop provides a space for volunteers to work together on projects.
 
Together and with the support of local council, they have been able to fit out the shed with a range of tools and machinery.
 
It is the first of its kind, but hopefully not the last.
 
Gilly's racking up the sixes for Freedom Wheels
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Adam Gilchrist hits sixes for TAD
Last year former Test Cricketer Adam Gilchrist met Amway's challenge to hit 29 sixes in the IPL to help fund modified bikes for our clients. The challenge was put to him again this year and so far he has hit 15.
 
Gilly's goal of 25 is still in sight, but with only two more games to go he'll have to pull in some big numbers.
 
Amway, who made the challenge to Gilly, has pledged $20,000 to fund 50 bike conversions. 
 
In This Issue
Japanese Visit
Volunteer Open Day
Hunter Branch Opens Shed
Gilly's sixes for TAD
New TADJournal
First Aid Kits
Artwork Comp closing soon!
New TADJournal
Communications 
 
 TAD Journal April 2010
 
The latest edition of the TADJournal is out now. This issue's theme is Parents with Disabilities.
 
Buy a First Aid Kit and Support TAD
Fundraising 
 
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TAD is now selling First Aid Kits, with a percentage of each one sold going towards the work we do. The one pictured above is only $10.
 
To order phone (02) 9912 3405 or email fundraising@tadnsw.org.au
Calendar Artwork Comp - Closing soon!
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 Artwork Competition
 
We are calling out to clients of all ages and their families to show us - creatively - how TADNSW has helped them.  Entries close April 24th. 
 
News and Updates
 
Entertainment Book 
Entertainment Books - Take advantage of great discounts at restaurants, cafes, attractions and everyday services - all in one book!  For every Entertainment Book bought from us, TAD gets a donation.
 
Our Barefoot Bowls Day has been rescheduled for the end of May. Check our website for more details!
 
We are collecting books for a book sale at the end of the year. If you have some books to donate phone (02) 9912 3405. 
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TADNSW can assist in all aspects of everyday living, including equipment to assist the development of young children, tools and devices for education, work, recreation, daily living and personal care, and aids to assist older people retain mobility and independence. In some cases we may also modify a commercially available item to suit individual needs.

Even though many of TADNSW's solutions may appear relatively simple, they make a world of difference to children and adults with disabilities.
 
Help us continue to make a difference by making a donation today. Visit the website www.tadnsw.org.au or give us a call (02) 9912 3400.
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