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Aspire Canterbury has been an integral part of the Christchurch disability and elderly community since 1982. We enhance the lives of disabled people, and people with impairments by enabling community participation and maximum independence. We do this by connecting you to the right resources and reducing everyday barriers, by being a trusted source of information, providing mobility products and associated services, and enabling people with impairments to achieve their best life.

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Latest news & events

  • Thrive Website 1

    THRIVE - EVENT

    We can't always control what happens to us in life, but we can control how we react to it - that's when we "THRIVE"

    Aspire Canterbury and Braintree Wellness Centre are excited to present THRIVE!

    We invite the disabled community and their whānau to join us for a series of inspiring talks. Featuring passionate experts with lived experience, showcasing their resilience and success, you will gain valuable tools and strategies to help you THRIVE.

    Monday 4th March - Thriving in Adversity with Craig Hickford.

    Craig opens the series, by sharing his story of recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury.

    Monday 18th March 1 - Growth Mindset with Julie Woods
    . Renowned inspirational speaker “That Blind Woman” speaks about the power of two little words: Why Not?

    Monday 15th April - Building Resilience with Dr Lucy Hone.
    Dr Lucy Hone, a thought leader in the field of resilience psychology helps turn complex science into useable tools.

    Monday 29th April - Motivation & Confidence with Gary Endacott
    . Gary has never let his disability stop his burning desire to succeed. In his words “Attitude is everything”.

    Monday 13th May - The Power of Nutrition with Simon Challies.
    Simon's lived experience with Parkinson's Disease has inspired his passion for the life-changing impact of nutrition.

    Monday 27th May - Reflections - Group Workshop-
    Share your reflections on what you have learned from this series and how you will use these tools.

    All events are 10am-12pm

    Enrol via this link: https://forms.gle/1TsRtcKMwe1jWrZa7

    Joining via Zoom is an option, but we encourage you to attend in person at the lovely, accessible Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui. Each talk is priced at $10, or you can opt for a bundle of all 5 at only $40. The group workshop is free. If cost is an obstacle, contact us to discuss options.

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  • GP Flyer Masthead

    Supporting Patients with Disabilities - An information session for GPs, Nurses and Practice Managers

    We invite you to join us and learn more about connecting your patients with the right supports.

    Speakers and Topics

    • Ray Williamson, National Referral Centre: Referrals, eligibility and diagnoses.
    • Angela Lewes, Lifelinks: What Lifelinks do, supports provided, increasing flexibility and changes.
    • Julie Paalvast, Aspire Canterbury: Disability information and supports in the community.

    Friday 22 September, 2023
    8:30am or 12:30pm or 3:00 pm
    Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road
    OR via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9863729689

    Each speaker will present for 15 minutes, and the session will finish with a Q&A, followed by an opportunity for kai and korero. You can choose to attend any of the sessions via Zoom or in person, or feel free to drop in any-time during the day for a one on one chat.

    Register Now: https://forms.gle/6j9cYXwebzEF1ivP7