Disability workshop at PacINET 2014

Members of the Disability community gathered on 22-23September at the PacINET 2014 conference held at the Pukapuka Hostel.   The workshop was coordinated by Gunela Astbrink who is an international advocate for people with disabilities, especially in relation to their access to and use of the internet.  The workshop provided an introduction to policy development and advice on…

International Day for the Elderly

OPENING SPEECH BY SECRETARY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS – Bredina Drollet (1 October 2014, Te Atukura Grounds, 9.30am to 12noon) “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” This is the theme for this year’s International Day for Older Persons. “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” International Day for Older Persons is…