CHAIR AND CEO REPORT In 2016 the New Zealand Government commenced a review resulting in changes to the Incorporated Societies Act. In response, the Avalon (BOP) Incorporated Board sought legal advice on the most appropriate legal structure for the … [Read more...] about Avalon Aotearoa Charitable 2018 Annual Report
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Timing of Families Package Payments
The second part of the Government’s Families Package, which aims to improve incomes for low and middle income families with children, takes effect from 1 July. Thanks for your help communicating these changes to our clients. Timing … [Read more...] about Timing of Families Package Payments
Tauranga woman with autism competes in Cigna Round the Bays- Go Karleigh!!!
Karleigh Jones has been bullied, stared at, and made to feel "weird", but walking in events throughout New Zealand makes her feel "equal". The 25-year-old Gate Pa woman lives with autism, suffers constant tremors and has keratoconus - a … [Read more...] about Tauranga woman with autism competes in Cigna Round the Bays- Go Karleigh!!!
PASSING 5th – 9th March 2018
A five day Practicum for learning more about Social Role Valorization Avalon and SILC are excited to be co-hosting PASSING, a 5 day in depth SRV workshop in March 2018. The next step from the popular 'Towards a Better Life' … [Read more...] about PASSING 5th – 9th March 2018
End of the year news
Christmas is fast approaching with only three weeks until Avalon closes for the Christmas and New Year break. This past month has provided us with the opportunity to reflect on the previous year through our Client Review Meetings, Client Success … [Read more...] about End of the year news
2016/2017 Annual Reports for Avalon
Avalon again achieved a surplus in the 2016/2017 financial year leaving the organisation in a fiscally sustainable and viable position. You can download the PDFs here for both Avalon Bay Of Plenty Incorporated and Avalon Aotearoa Charitable Trust … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 Annual Reports for Avalon
Free ticket with Pay It Forward TEDxTauranga
We've got some great news to share with you, but first, have you heard about TEDxTauranga? Have you ever watched a TED Talk from TED.com? They are between 5 minutes and 18 minutes long, and every week day a new one is put online. They are free … [Read more...] about Free ticket with Pay It Forward TEDxTauranga
Disabled ignored by politicians in campaign – IHC
Politicians in Wellington have been asked some tough questions about disability issues and support benefits, during a debate in the capital. Despite making up a sizeable chunk of the voting public, those with disabilities say they're being largely … [Read more...] about Disabled ignored by politicians in campaign – IHC