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TAD helpers man the BBQ at the Grays Point Soccer Gala Day.

Kicking A Goal for Charity

 

On Sunday, 17 August, the Grays Point Soccer Association hosted a Gala Day for the under 9’s soccer players whilst raising money for a great cause.

 

Around 300 children from the Sutherland Shire competed in a round of matches played from 8am to 3pm at Grays Point Oval, Angle Road, Grays Point.

 

Organisers from the Soccer Club generously donated the profits from the BBQ and the canteen to Technical Aid to the Disabled (TADNSW).

 

Each player also received a full sized soccer ball thanks to the generosity of TADNSW sponsor Cemex.

 

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TAD CEO Joy Barrett with John Hexton from Narellan Rotary.

Narellan Rotary Keeps on Giving

 

The Rotary Club of Narellan continued their generous support for a second year, presenting TAD with a cheque for $30,000 at their Annual Charity Ball.

 

The Rotary Club gives away thousands of dollars each year to a number of deserving charities and TAD remains grateful for their support.

 

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TeamTAD

Team TAD Conquers the 2008 City2Surf

 

After weeks of training, the four members of TeamTAD braved the chilly Sunday morning on August 10, and joined 70,000 people to compete in the annual City2Surf Fun Run.

 

The team members, Tara Wilson, Neale Oakes and sisters Emily and Natalie Peterson appealed to family and friends to sponsor their 14km trek from the heart of the city to Bondi Beach.

 

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Blacktown Councillor Tony Bleasdale and Geoff Prenter

Branch Conference 2008

 

"New Horizons" was the theme for this year’s Annual Branch Conference, held in July at the Rooty Hill Holiday Inn.

 

The three day conference brought together over 60 innovative minds from across the state. Volunteers represented groups from the Northern Rivers, Port Macquarie, Manning-Great Lakes, Hunter, Central Coast, Central West, Yass, Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Albury/Wodonga regions.

 

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Japanese students look at a modified bike

Japanese Students Tour TAD

 

Northmead charity, TADNSW (Technical Aid to the Disabled) hosted a group of international visitors recently when 22 Japanese college students came for a tour.

 

The physiotherapy and occupational therapy students from the Fukuoka Rehabilitation College Japan visited TAD as part of a week long Australian visit to tour various health care and rehabilitation organisations.

 

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TADHouse Official Opening

TAD Opens Doors

 

After more than 30 years housed in Ryde, TAD (Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW) has officially opened the doors to their new Northmead home.

 

TAD invited special guest Senator the Honourable Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector to unveil the plaque.

 

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Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association Biennial Conference

 

Assistive Technology: Creating Value Through Participation

 

ARATA’s biennial conference provides a forum for exploring issues in and the value of assistive technology for people with disabilities and the ageing.

 

Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 September 2008, Adelaide, SA

 

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Sunrise visits TADNSW

TAD on Sunrise

 

TADNSW was one of six charities chosen to receive a $50,000 grant for one of their “Unsung Heroes”, an initiative sponsored by Paul Newman’s Own Foundation. The Foundation, in conjunction with Sunrise, selected a variety of Australian charities to receive a share in $1 million.

 

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Bike Clinics on National TV

“My First Bike” was the theme for a special report produced by Brady Halls for A Current Affair. The Channel Nine story was broadcast nationally and produced an amazing response from sponsors and members of the public keen to support the work of the TAD Bike Clinics.

 

The story featured four young boys attending one of the regular TAD Bike Clinics held at Ryde.

 

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Rotary Club of Narellan Ball

One of the "ripples" produced by the airing of the "My First Bike" story on A Current Affair was the invitation received for Development Manager Geoff Prenter to be a guest speaker at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Narellan.

 

This speaking engagement led to an invitation for TADNSW to become one of the beneficiaries of the "A Night to Remember" Charity Ball which is hosted by the club annually.

 

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Branch Conference 2006

This year’s TADNSW Branch Conference was hosted by Hunter Branch in Newcastle in July. Under the theme “One Organisation One Future”, over fifty delegates representing branches, interest groups, and Sydney Metro Regions met over three days at the Bimet Lodge.

 

The Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor John Tate, welcomed conference delegates and praised the work of TAD in the Newcastle area. “TAD should be proud of its achievements, and volunteers should be congratulated for their dedication and commitment to the needs of people with a disability,” he said.

 

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1000 Club Launched

TADNSW has launched its inaugural “1000 Club.” The object is to sign up 100 members to the club, each agreeing to raise or donate $1,000 over the next 12 months.

 

There are a number of ways of reaching the $1,000 target, such as garage sales, movie nights, cake stalls, trivia nights and sausage sizzles. Each member will receive a numbered certificate of appreciation as well as recognition in the TAD Journal.

 

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Christmas in July

TADNSW held a “Christmas in July” fundraising dinner at the Stamford Grand Hotel, North Ryde, on July 15th. It was a great success and TAD is extremely appreciative of the efforts and enthusiasm of Stanford Grand General Manager Clive Murray and his staff.

 

Over 150 guests attended the function which featured delicious food, wine, entertainment and an auction and raffle. Following the success this year we hope to make the dinner an annual event.

 

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TAD Golf Day 2006

A full field of 120 golfers under the threat of a grey sky, faced the challenge of the championship par 72 Macquarie Links golf course. The rain held off, and the players enjoyed the manicured fairways and greens that had been freshened by the last week of rain.

 

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