http://www.orl.org.nz/ Latest News en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 00:44:17 NZST Fri, 18 May 2012 01:44:17 NZST 72DPI michelneeff@gmail.com info@72dpi.co.nz http://www.orl.org.nz/news/media-release:-the-human-rights-commission-mediation-hearing---the-national-foundation-for-the-deaf The mediation hearing for The National Foundation for the Deaf combined case of 6 claimants who have been declined hearing aids by ACC for work-related Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) was held today with the Human Rights Commission. The NFD met with representatives from the Crown Law Office, ACC and the Department of Labour. "It was a good mediation for the exchange of information. The parties were well briefed on each other's positions on ACC's application of the 6% threshold of hearing loss from NIHL and on part payments for hearing aids," says NFD CEO Louise Carroll. "However, the mediation was unable to resolve the issues as the problem lies with the ACC Amendment Act and its regulations." The mediation process is now concluded and the next step to be discussed by NFD Board is whether to lodge proceedings with the Human Rights Review Tribunal." Thu, 17 May 2012 NZST http://www.orl.org.nz/news/nfd-social-media Hi Everyone The National Foundation for the Deaf is now on Facebook and Twitter, highlighting issues and the work that is on-going in the sector. ... [Could you] ... advise your members that we are now on Facebook and Twitter, encouraging them to keep up to date with our work too. To find our Facebook page, click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-National-Foundation-for-the-Deaf-Inc/284561157637 To find our Twitter page, click the following link: https://twitter.com/#!/theNatFdnDeaf We welcome the opportunity to add your Organisation's activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages too, to support and promote your activities. Please advise Adam.Paterson@nfd.org.nz of information you would like us to add, thanks. All the best Louise Louise Carroll QSO, JP, GDPPA, MPMChief Executive OfficerThe National Foundation for the Deaf Inc. Tue, 15 May 2012 NZST http://www.orl.org.nz/news/new-zealand-national-board-elections A reminder to all to vote in the NZ National Board elections - there are 2 Otolaryngologists standing for the Board (Randall Morton and Nicola Hill) and representation is a good way to make our views and concerns known. Voting papers need to be in by 5pm on Monday 14th May Cathy Ferguson Sat, 05 May 2012 NZST http://www.orl.org.nz/news/temporal-bone-requirement-curriculum-and-exercises-nz-2012 Attn ORL Trainees   FYI Fri, 27 Apr 2012 NZST http://www.orl.org.nz/news/nzsohns-presidential-update-1-april-2012 Highlights from the most recent Society Council teleconference (see attached). Wed, 25 Apr 2012 NZST