• Cycle Power - Vietnam - Aug 20, 2010
• 2010 Disability Sport and Recreation Festival - Aug 20, 2010
• Norden Bodyworks at 2010 QCTIA Conference - Jul 28, 2010
• 2010 Villa Maria Charity Golf Day - Jul 23, 2010
• Volunteer Drivers Required - May 25, 2010
• Wheelchair Basketball - May 31, 2010
• Our Commitment to Excellence - Jan 28, 2010
• Norden turns 50 - May 13, 2010
• NEW PRODUCT RELEASE - Dec 08, 2009
• Villa Maria RTG Charity Golf Day - Nov 17, 2009
• ArtAbility 2009 - Nov 18, 2009
• Vehicle Access Conversion on You Tube - Jan 09, 2009
• Snap-tite QuickXchange excavator quick disconnect coupling - Mar 16, 2009
• Melbourne's Longest Cake - Feb 12, 2009
• Wheelchair Accessible Hyundai Imax - Feb 14, 2009

Cycle Power - Vietnam

Aug 20, 2010

Gary Connor is a champion handcyclist, disability sport ambassador with Wheelchair Sports Victoria and paraplegic.  He will embark on the adventure of a lifetime to raise funds to support people with disabilities.  Gary will be cycling 540 kilometres over 14 days from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  Gary's adventure will take place from 16-30 July 2011.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by disability, Cycle Power Vietnam is one way you can make a difference by raising funds to support this worthy cause.

For information or to register now visit www.cyclepower.org.au or call Karla at Wheelchair Sports Victoria on 03 9473 0100.

Giving people with disability A Fair Go

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2010 Disability Sport and Recreation Festival

Aug 20, 2010

Wheelchair Sports Victoria is proud to host the inaugural Disability Sport & Recreation Festival on International Day of People with Disability on Friday 3rd December, 2010.

Scoring the Equaliser is the first Mini-Conference of the disability sport and recreation sector, hosted by Wheelchair Sports Victoria and proudly supported by the State Government Victoria, City of Melbourne and Federation Square. It is an interactive, unique public event promoting healthy, physically active lifestyles through participation in accessible and inclusive sport and recreation.

Scoring the Equaliser Mini-Conference is part of the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival - 'Able and Active' to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Focusing on equity and participation for health, Scoring the Equaliser will:

• examine person-centred approaches, barriers and enablers to participation
• showcase innovation in inclusive and accessible community sport and recreation programs
• present research findings
• discuss ideas for sector collaboration to achieve better health outcomes for people with disability through sport and recreation.

The event will include:

• o Annual Disability Sports Awards Breakfast
• o Community Sport & Recreation Exhibition
• o 'Come and Try' style accessible sport & recreation activities
• o Mini-Conference 'Scoring the Equaliser'
• o Lunchtime "Knock Out" Corporate Wheelchair Basketball Challenge.

The conference is a free event and will be held at BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, Friday, December 3, 2010, between 10am - 12pm. Doors open 9.30am.

For more information, Scoring the Equaliser Mini-Conference information will be updated regularly on the website www.wsv.org.au - (go to the 'events' tab).

Towards better health for Victorians with disability through equal opportunities in community sport and recreation.

 

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Norden Bodyworks at 2010 QCTIA Conference

Jul 28, 2010

Norden Bodyworks at 2010 QCTIA Conference

Norden will send a delegation of representatives to the inaugural Queensland Community Transport Industry Association Inc. Conference to be held on 13^th and 14^th September, 2010, at SeaWorld Resort on the Gold Coast.

The event is aimed at drawing together people and organisations involved in all levels of community transport, to discuss industry specific ideas, and exchange ideas for the benefit of attendees - those committed to alleviating transport disadvantage in Qld.

We hope to see you there.

"Queensland Community Transport: Coming Together, Working Together"

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2010 Villa Maria Charity Golf Day

Jul 23, 2010

2010 Villa Maria Charity Golf Day

The 2010 Villa Maria Charity Golf Day will be held at Southern Golf Club, Keysborough on Monday, October 25.

Organisers hope to raise $70 000 to help make a better future for older people and those with a disability.

As a major sponsor, Norden Bodyworks is sending in a team to support the cause.  Proceeds from the day will go toward two very important services:

• The 'my future my choice' initiative at Austin Street, Alphington
•  Villa Maria's children's respite services

For more information about the event, or to join in the fun, please click here.

Join Villa Maria and make your drive count.

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Volunteer Drivers Required

May 25, 2010

The Brotherhood aspires to be an influencing organisation. They seek to engage with key decision makers in government, business and the community, and to enlist the support of a broader audience in order to achieve social change.

The Brotherhood works not just to alleviate poverty but to prevent it

The Brotherhood's services are mostly clustered in Victorian locations (including Frankston, Fitzroy and Craigieburn) where they can have the greatest impact through a community strengthening approach to bring about neighbourhood change. Elsewhere, for example in the national Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters HIPPY and in the Saver Plus matched savings program, they work through partnerships with other organisations well established in local communities.

The Brotherhood Community Care is seeking Volunteer drivers to assist with their programs, if you wish to learn more about becoming a volunteer driver please contact:

Ethan Gankanda
Social Inclusion Project Manager
Brotherhood Community Care
2 - 4 Overton Road/ PO BOX 522
Frankston Vic, 3199
Phone 8781 4244
Mobile 0413 948 503
Fax 8781 4298
EGankanda@bsl.org.au
or click here for the Brotherhood of St Laurence website

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Wheelchair Basketball

May 31, 2010

Wheelchair Sports Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Norden Conversion as the official sponsor of the Victorian Wheelchair Basketball League for 2010.

Norden Conversion are the industry leaders in adapting vehicle access for reduced mobility. Specialising in wheelchair access, they create solutions for all transport needs.

The relationship between Wheelchair Sports Victoria and Norden Conversion extends over many years and this new sponsorship arrangement will further strengthen this relationship.

The Victorian Wheelchair Basketball League is the most highly participated sport for people with a disability in Victoria. With the support of Norden Conversion, the League is anticipated to grow from strength to strength in providing a high quality and competitive league for wheelchair basketball players within the state of Victoria.

If you wish to play a part in the wheelchair basketball association please contact Wheelchair Sports Victoria

tnield@wsv.org.au or (03) 9473 0133.

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Our Commitment to Excellence

Jan 28, 2010

Wheelchair Accessible
Mercedes Benz Sprinter Transfer Bus

Norden Conversion continues its unparalleled commitment to the "wider community" by adding the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Transfer bus to their range of wheelchair accessible demonstration vehicles. Norden understands that a wheelchair accessible vehicle is a large investment and by utilizing Norden's "Accessible" fleet, you have the ability to experience what is on offer before deciding which wheelchair accessible vehicle is right for you.

To arrange a time to "experience" a wheelchair accessible vehicle please contact us.

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Norden turns 50

May 13, 2010

On Saturday October 2nd 2010 Norden Body Works will officially celebrate its 50th year in business.

From the humble beginnings in Springvale to Bennet St Dandenong Norden has come a long way since 1959, and many people have passed through our doors. So over the following months we endeavor to track down and contact those people who have had a hand in making Norden what it is today.

If you are an ex employee, client, supplier or friend and you can assist with some of the many names, please do not hesitate to contact Norden to assist us with our search.

jaredf@norden.com.au or 03 9793 1066.

Thank you.

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NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

Dec 08, 2009

FE201099 Stainless Steel L Track Kit

 

 

 

 

Easy Installation

No router is required and only simple tools are needed for the quick and easy surface mount installation of the Stainless Steel L Track Kit. Its small size makes it ideal for vehicle retrofit installations where floor space is limited.

Corrosion Resistance

The Stainless Steel L Track endures harsh climates and everyday elements. It is more durable and less corrosive than present systems - minimizing potential corrosion, rust and stains.

Design

The Stainless Steel L Track features a low-profile and smooth design - increasing wheelchair accessibility and reducing potential tripping hazards.

Complete Kit

Includes all hardware needed for installation: 3 1/2" x 7/16" Bolt, Washer and Hex Nut.

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Villa Maria RTG Charity Golf Day

Nov 17, 2009

 

Villa Maria, together with Reflex Technology Group, hosted a charity golf day at Southern Golf Club, Keysborough on Monday 19 October 2009.

All proceeds from this year's golf day will go towards the 'my future my choice' initiative at Austin Street, Alphington,
a purpose-specific home being built for young people currently living in nursing homes.

Norden will be entered a team of 4 consisting of Robert "Tiger" Anson, David "The Great White Shark" Meakin,
Nick "Happy Gilmore" Kotsonis and Jared "Where's my ball gone" Foster.

Although Team Norden's performance was "Below Par" our score was not.
We finished towards the tail end of the field, but it was Villa Maria on the day that was the real winner.

The event is already in motion for 2010, so if you wish to get involved please contact Villa Maria.

For more information regarding the Golf Day Click Here

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ArtAbility 2009

Nov 18, 2009

"HOME"

"The Place you live, the country you came from, the room in which you feel safe or the place where your loved ones are"

Norden are pleased to once again be associated with ADEC and the 2009 ArtAbility exhibition "HOME" to be held at
The Atrium, Federation Square from Nov 25th through Dec 1st 2009.

The artworks on display are all produced from some of Victoria's finest young artists and are all available for purchase.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Learn more about ArtAbility

Learn more about ADEC

 

 

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Vehicle Access Conversion on You Tube

Jan 09, 2009

Check out our advertisement:

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Snap-tite QuickXchange excavator quick disconnect coupling

Mar 16, 2009

 

 

Snap-tite has developed the QUIKXCHANGE Quick Disconnect Coupling specifically for Excavator Work Tools. The unit has a low pressure drop and will survive surge flow as well as pulsating hammer flow. The threaded drybreak design connects and disconnects without spillage, preventing introduction of dirt into the hydraulic system while easily connecting against trapped static pressure. Best of all, QUIKXCHANGE reduces the Work Tool connection process to less than 5 minutes with only one person!

Features and Benefits

• Reduces Time-to-Connect to Less than 5 Minutes
• Protected from High Surge and Impulse Flows
• Dry-Break Design Keeps Hydraulic System Clean
• Environmental Issues are Reduced or Eliminated
• Threaded Connection Engages Under Static Pressure
• Patented Safety Lock Prevents Unwanted Disconnection
• Works with Any Brand Excavator

Specifications

• Working Pressure: 6200 psi (427 bar)
• Burst Pressure 18,600 psi (1282 bar)
• Temperature Range: -30°F (-34°C) to 250°F (121°C)
• Body Materials: Carbon Steel
• Protective Finish: Yellow Zinc Trivalent Chromate
• Seal Materials: Urethane/Nitrile

Watch a demonstration:

  Contact Norden Hydraulic Connections to request a product brochure.

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Melbourne's Longest Cake

Feb 12, 2009

 

Norden Conversion is proud to be a part of the 2009 "Melbournes Longest Cake".

We will take time out from our vehicle access modifiactions to take part in this years event.

Melbourne's Longest Cake raises awareness and support for Cerebral Palsy and will take place on Sunday March 15th at 10am till 12:30pm along the Yarra Promenade so please come down and show your support, and try a piece of our double choc chocolate cake, there will be celebrities and entertainment, and that's just the Norden crew......

If you wish to learn more about Melbournes Longest Cake,
please click here.

 

 

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Wheelchair Accessible Hyundai Imax

Feb 14, 2009

 

Norden has successfully increased it's vast range of wheelchair accessible vehicles with our successful wheelchair conversion to Hyundai's latest people mover, the Imax.

The Hyundai Imax gives families an affordable option with all the comforts of a passenger vehicles.

For further information on a wheelchair accessible Hyundai Imax, please contact one of our Mobility Consultants.

  

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