Wellington Branch Contact Details:

49 Fitzherbert Street, Petone,
Lower Hutt 5012
04 589 6626   or   0800 886 626
office.mdawgtn@xtra.co.nz

P O Box 33037, Petone
Lower Hutt 5046

Office Manager – Margaret Stoddart
margaret.mdawgtn@xtra.co.nz

Fieldworker – Marty Davis
Marty.mdawgtn@xtra.co.nz   or   027 589 6000
Latest News

2011 Annual Bow Tie Campaign
12-20th March 2011

Click on the Bow Tie Pin for more information

Bow Tie Campaign

9 July 2009: Our members area is now available!

This is where you can view the draft agreement between the branches and the Association.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ Inc would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters:

Wellington Branch

Committee

The Wellington branch is governed by a committee who all volunteer their time and expertise. The committee for the year as voted at the AGM held in May 2010:

Chairperson and Branch Rep:Mrs Liz Mills
Secretary:Mrs Heather Patel
Treasurer:Mrs Jackie Dobbs
Committee Members: Mrs Lyn Hawkins
Mr John Hawkins
Mrs Joy Dowsett
Mr Ivan Dowsett
Mr Elvin Wright
Joanna Baldwin
Vivian Klaassen

 

Staff

The Wellington branch employs a small number of paid staff including:

Margaret StoddartOffice Manager
Marty DavisFieldworker

Wellington Chairpersons Report - 2010

Click here to download the 2010 Wellington Chairpersons Report.
Click here to download the 2009 Wellington Chairpersons Report.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FIELD WORKER

The new Fieldworker service covering the lower half of the North Island is now up and running. If you would like to speak to either Marty our Fieldworker or Margaret our Office Manager please contact them at the Branch Office (see contact details above)

Equipment available to members

We are happy to announce that we have the following equipment available for use by our members.

Telescopic Ramp

Telescopic Ramp

Lightweight, portable ramps for wheelchairs and scooters. The track or channel ramp is manufactured from durable, extruded aluminium with a non-skid non-rusting surface. Features a 165mm width to accommodate the widest wheelchair offset and c amber. Carrying capacity of up to 270kg.

The ramp can adjust to any door width, accommodating even the narrow entries into RV’s or minivans. Loading and unloading your car, truck etc with the Tracks can help save you time and reduce the amount of stress on your back.

Suitcase Ramp

Suitcase Ramp

A single fold 6 foot ramp for scooter and all wheelchair types is designed to bridge the gap over steps, curbs and raised landings.

Simply unfold the hinged ramp and position for maximum safety and support. Folds in half to be carried like a suitcase. Made of aluminium and features a durable, nonskid driving surface. Has a built in carry handle.