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I had to stop for a few days

Antnz on November 1, 2017

I took a few days out.

It’s been almost 2 weeks since my last blog, I had a bit of a health blip and needed to stop and actually rest for a few days.

This week started with the 4th meeting of the Safeguarding Working Group. Being part of this group has been really intense. I came onto the group to ensure that the disability community wasn’t “over safeguarded”, due to wanting to protect people from harm considering perceived risks. I totally agree, acknowledge and understand the need to protect people and particularly those in a “vulnerable person’s” (Crimes Act definition of Vulnerable person) position, but I had concerns that in order to protect people, regulation and/or policy would be restricting others choice to participate in “risky” activities. “Risk” is different for everyone and each persons individual circumstances must be considered.

Another busy start to the week.

Antnz on October 19, 2017

No rest for the wicked?

This week I had the second of the Safeguarding Work Stream meetings for Enabling Good Lives. I’m still trying to get used to urban travel. We travel down to Wellington on a Monday afternoon for the meetings held on Tuesdays. It appears that heading to Wellington once a week (most weeks) will be likely for the next couple of months for this type of work as I am participating in the Network Building Work Stream as well.
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So this week was pretty full on!

Antnz on October 7, 2017

This week was busy so strap in, there’s a lot to talk about! I’m going to do a quick wrap up then get into things a little more.

So my week went something like this….

Monday: Interview with Mike Pulman for his Livestream:

Full livestream can be found here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=493098714393801&id=222784628091879

Vlog

Antnz on October 5, 2017

Quick Video Update:

A quick update, trying to keep it simple. All links required should be in the YouTube description. There is a transcript, if its not let there or the links don’t work me know and I’ll try something new, this is very much a learning curve for me!

Feel free to comment below!!!

Another busy week!

Antnz on September 30, 2017

Life is certainly not boring!

My last blog was specifically written about what was on my mind after a challenge was issued by some in the disability community, that we need more people to step up and take some initiative in speaking our own stories. I will get back to this later in this post but I just want to let you know how the rest of my week went.

Time to change gears a little!

Antnz on September 27, 2017

It’s time to step up and create change!

So a lot has happened since my last post. This post is just going to cover one topic, and I’ll write more during the week about what else I have been up to!

General update.

Antnz on September 20, 2017

I haven’t posted a lot since the climbing competition. Once we got home and got ADNZ Ben sorted out, I crashed and have been having a few health issues.

Yep, I’ve been hectic!

Antnz on August 4, 2017

The start of new developments!

Climbed so hard, my hands were shaking!

With the Paraclimbing event looming, I’ve managed to get into VertX a couple of times to try and get some (even if only a little) wall time in while also trying to do my maintenance exercises, keeping ADNZ Ben exercised, general living and getting involved in the Enabling Good Lives System Transformation.

Pre Aug 1st Disabled Persons Meeting.

Antnz on July 22, 2017

Just a quick note to let those in the Mid Central region that there is going to be a Disabled Person’s meeting on Tues the 25th July from 10 am till 12 noon at the Easie Living center on Main St. Just a bit of a get together to discuss the upcoming Enabling Good Lives forum on August 1st. This should give some clear direction as to what the community wants to see in their Leadership Group before heading in to the EGL forum.

Be good to see you there!