July 16th
November 2nd
Tuwharetoa / Taupo Festival Day Saturday 7th November
Waka Ama Diabetes will be attending a Tuwharetoa / Taupo Festival Day 10.00am till 5pm. Exit 30, 587 Redland Bay / Beenleigh Rd, Carbrook Brisbane – Just past the Christian College. We will have on display 3x Wakas W1,W2 & W4, so come along and support us and enjoy all the festivities. We are in [...]
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November 1st
Kia ora / Ngulum Wunya Our Next Waka Ama Diabetes Paddle Prevention Session Sunday 25 October
Kia ora, Sunday 25th – Awesome turn out with kids and adults participating in our Paddle Prevention Session, paddling W12, W2 and W1 Wakas followed with a lunch time BBQ. There were lots of physical activities and laughs on the day with a number of Huli’s (capsizes) happening. We would like to thank [...]
October 29th
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia will nearly double over the next 40 years. One in seven Australians is forecast to have type 2 diabetes in 2050.
According to recent reports, one in seven Australians will have type 2 diabetes by the year 2050. The report into the impacts of type 2 diabetes was conducted by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling and commissioned by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly . In equivalent terms, some 1.6 million Australian people will have [...]
October 24th
Your Business Update
New to our site Your Business Page. This has been implemented to show our gratitude to business that support our cause. If your business would like to support Waka Ama Diabetes by donating $100.00 you can advertise your business branding & services here.
October 24th
Sponsors Wanted
Due to the increasing numbers to our membership, Waka Ama Diabetes is currently Seeking sponsorship to purchase a new OC6 Waka for our paddle prevention program. If there are any businesses willing to help our cause please contact our president by email for full sponsorship package details to president@wakaama.com.au
October 22nd
HeartFoundations Healthy Recipes
HeartFoundation.org.au/recipes Follow this link to healthy recipes.
September 29th
The power of waka ama
Local story: The power of waka ama Jeanette Katene, Manager, Rangataua Mauriora Alcohol and Drug Services Rangataua Mauriora is a drug and alcohol service that uses waka as a therapeutic intervention. The service has set up a club, Toa Waka Ama, where young people can improve their health and well-being in a way [...]
September 28th
What’s Your Diabetes Risk
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