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SUMMARY:Friendship Matters: Building Real Connections
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Matters: Building Real Connections\nLearn more about the IHC Friendship Programme\, how it supports people to build genuine friendships and connections\, and how you can join the programme. \nPresenters\nHannah Verry\nOnline Volunteer Coordinator (National)\nIHC \nHamish Gilbert\nSelf-Advocate Ambassador for the Online Friendship Programme\nIHC \nBiographies\nHannah Verry is IHC’s Online Volunteer Coordinator\, supporting the national Online Friendship Programme. She helps connect people with intellectual disability with volunteers who share their interests\, supporting friendships and meaningful connections through online and phone-based activities. Hannah is passionate about creating opportunities for people to build friendships\, stay connected and be part of their communities\, wherever they live in Aotearoa New Zealand. \nHamish Gilbert is recognised for his achievements in education\, sport\, work\, and advocacy. He gained NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award\, and now works at Bunnings while running a recycling enterprise. A strong advocate for inclusion\, he has spoken nationally on accessibility. Hamish is also a decorated Special Olympics athlete\, named Athlete of the Year in 2022. He is also one of the NZDSA 2024 National Achievement Award recipients. \nTheme: Friendship\nAudience: All welcome\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766381423?pwd=MZIzcnvbtOAiWoxrbC2MZNqVB9PwOH.1\nMeeting ID: 817 6638 1423\nPasscode: 289952
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/friendship-matters-building-real-connections/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:How I keep from being lonely
DESCRIPTION:How I keep from being lonely\nI’m talking about all of the activities I do to stay in touch with friends and feel like I’m part of the community. \nPresenter\nAmelia Eades\nSelf-advocate \nBiography\nI’m 29 and flatting with a friend in Auckland. I have two part time jobs\, I’m in Special Olympics Swimming\, I do activities with Recreate and I’m with a talent Agency called All Is For All. I have a busy life. \nTheme: Self-advocacy\nAudience: All welcome\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82137026713?pwd=9Ity66UORsYL9lxVQQLm338hS0uhdD.1\nMeeting ID: 821 3702 6713\nPasscode: 611298
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LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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