Inspiring others since 76 ❤️ #talkleadership #volunteer @GirlGuidingNZ @wagggsworld #myviews #LeadOutLoud #t21 #downsyndrome #inclusion #diversity #lead4impact
Auckland, NZ
Joined March 2012
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If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin ~ Ivan Turgenev – at Auckland, New Zealand
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From 8.2M to 10.8M! 🌍
In just three years, our global #GirlGuiding and #GirlScouting community grew by 32%, reaching 10.8 million members across 153 countries and territories. This is the power of our Movement! 💪
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#WDSC2024 is coming to Brisbane, Australia in 1 week!
Congress is where the global Down syndrome community gathers. Let's come together, learn, celebrate and make positive change!
Book your Congress spot today and be part of something amazing!
Final chance to register!
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“Sometimes you find people who have sun inside them... It’s not just their smile but their entire presence just brightens your world. They have an internal being that shines so bright it feels like sun warming your soul."
National Forum for @GirlGuidingNZ is held annually & includes the Association AGM. Held online since 2019 it was my privilege to Chair this event in person this last weekend
#GGNZForum #GirlGuidingNZ #talkleadership #empoweringfutureleaders #governance #volunteer #joinus
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"A simple 'How can I best support you?’ can go a long way. You don’t need to solve people’s problems or rescue them. Just be there.” ~Dr. Sara Kuburic
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"Remember this, popcorn is prepared all in the same pot, in the same heat, in the same oil, but the kernels don’t all pop at the same time. Don’t compare yourself to others because your time to pop is coming.” ~Unknown
Wow 😮 This is just devastating! Hope all those on the bridge survive
BREAKING: A 1.6-mile-long bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has collapsed after it was hit by a cargo ship, sending several vehicles into the water.
#Baltimore
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#OfCourse you assume Vincenzo can’t have a relationship.
#AssumeThatICan
#NewZealandDownSyndromeAssociation
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#OfCourse you assume Luka can’t swim for his country.
#AssumeThatICan
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If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we'll give them more opportunities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality. #AssumeThatICan #WDSD24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
Happy World Down Syndrome Day
#WDSD24 #EndTheStereotypes #AssumeThatICan
Check out this video from the Auckland Down Syndrome Association instagram.com/reel/C4vs8kFL_…
#DownSyndromeAwareness
#DownSyndrome
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Count on us to speak out about what matters to girls & women. We are #GlobalAdvocacyChampions. We are #GirlGuides & #GirlScouts. Are you with us? We #Elevate4Equality
Follow the GACs as they participate in CSW68 by @UN_Women
Thank you to the support from #OBPS!
#genderequity
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Happy International Women's Day!
We're celebrating women who have changed the world. Here's all of the amazing women who have received the #NobelPrize and their remarkable achievements at the time of the award.
Who are the women who inspire you the most?
#IWD2024
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📢 Welcome to our world!
If you are a girl or young woman but not yet a Girl Guide or Girl Scout, this is a safe space for you to flourish.
@YessMovement @Norecno @africa_region @WAGGGSAsiaPac
#WelcomeToMyWorld #InspireInclusion #TheYESSGirlsMovement #IWD2024 #girlguiding
Attending Auckland Down Syndrome Association Success in Schools course day 1 today! Fabulous start with Abigail Knight sharing STRIVE (self advocate) message with everyone.
Great line up of presenters for the 70 attendees
#downsyndromeawareness
#downsyndrome #T21
#inclusion
Beautiful weather for a flight to Napier this weekend for the @NZDSA Committee meeting ☀️ Looking forward to meeting Hawkes Bay Down Syndrome Community on Saturday afternoon #downsyndrome #governance
Flying home to Auckland last night from a productive @GirlGuidingNZ Board meeting in Wellington. Reflecting as the sunset on the huge contributions of some extremely motivated people that made a very very busy day enjoyable.
