RNZFB Child and Family worker, Gary Veenstra talks about working alongside families and the subject of grief and loss in his work. A Transcript “Grief and Loss” is available here.
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Living Independently
Gary Veenstra, RNZFB Child and Family social worker talks about providing opportunities for all young people to leave home and live independently. Gary talks about the importance of thinking ahead… Read more
Immersion Courses
Immersion Courses and residential services are available at the Homai campus and may also be available off-site. These cater for ākonga and whānau/family from birth to 21 years. Immersion Courses… Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM)
“Kia ora and welcome to the BLENNZ Developmental Orientation & Mobility (DOM) page. DOM is a Specialist Service – like OT and physio – that school students who have Vision… Read more
Long White Cloud – Official music video release
Long White Cloud, the music video that will follow our Kiwi Paralympians to Rio in 2016 stars two students from BLENNZ. Natalie Te Paa from Auckland and Cam Dawson from… Read more
Education Act Consultation
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on proposed changes that will help shape the future of the education system. This online consultation is open and… Read more
The Marrakesh Treaty
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are seeking feedback about the Marrakesh Treaty before Friday 26th February 2016, at 5pm. “The Marrakesh Treaty is an international treaty that aims… Read more
Achromotopsia
Achromatopsia is a non-progressive and hereditary visual disorder which is characterized by decreased vision, light sensitivity, and the absence of color vision. In the U.S. it affects about 1 in every 33,000 people.
BLENNZ Gisborne – Building knowledge and use of Te Reo Māori
To enable ākonga and whānau who identify as Māori to be successful, our Tairawhiti team need to be comfortable with tikanga Māori, including greetings, introductions, karakia, waiata and basic Te… Read more
Braille Music Editor 2 Workshop: September 2015
On September 4th, 2015, seven young and enthusiastic music students gathered together at our Homai Campus to spend a day learning how to use the new and exciting Braille Music… Read more
