Welcome to Back-Up New Zealand
Back-Up New Zealand is a national charity which has been created specifically to offer people with disabilities the same outdoor pursuit opportunities as people without disabilities.
Aims:
- Encourage continued participation in physical activity therefore aiding health and wellbeing
- Create opportunity to explore new interests and hobbies
- Assist in creating and maintaining new relationships and support networks
- Develop the skills needed to increase independence in and gain confidence in activities of daily living, e.g. work and productive activities, play or leisure areas
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Looking ahead to 2010
Due to the tough financial year, a decision was made by the Board of Trustees to focus on the organizations longer term sustainability rather than delivery of courses for the last quarter of 2009.
The recent months have also been spent frantically fundraising. To ensure you are included in the next season's courses, please send your registrations in early.
You do not have to be super fit to participate, whether you are a paralympian or a sofalympian, the course is suitable for you. You will set your own goas; we will help you achieve them and much more. We hope that by providing a supportive, safe and caring environment we can encourage you to do things you never imagined possible. You will not be forced to undertake any activity you are not happy about - you are in control at all times.
