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Due to a significant MSD Contract increase our Team is seeking four fulltime Family Support Workers (these are fixed term positions through to 30 June 2020).
Our Team is seeking two fulltime Children’s Team Lead Professionals based in Christchurch (these are fixed term positions through to 30 June 2020).
Due to a rural expansion of our MSD Contract our Team is seeking one fulltime Family Support Worker (this is a fixed term position through to 30 June 2020).
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Get ready for some globe-trotting adventure
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 13th January 2021 Anthony Harper Summer Theatre returns to the Botanic Gardens this week with a laugh-out loud adaptation of the classic 19th century travel adventure Around the World in 80 Days - produced by special ar
Manager needed at MECFS Canterbury
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021 in:
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Are you a Health Practitioner looking for a pivotal part time leadership role? MECFS Canterbury is looking for a manager to assist the organisation in making a difference for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
What if Santa forgot Christmas?
Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in:
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Dementia New Zealand media release: 15th December 2020 Nearly two thirds of adult New Zealanders have some personal experience with dementia, so chances are, it could even happen to Santa! With millions of children to remember, reindeer to command, and an
White Ribbon Newsletter 2: October 2020
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. The 2020 November Campaign will focus on the outdated advice men have been given when growing up that we now see is unhealthy. The campaign takes a conversational tone and use the common expressions that men would have heard growing up
White Ribbon Newsletter: October 2020
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. Work on the 2020 November Campaign is in full swing with filming for our videos just completed. We are thrilled to be able to show you the completed designs for our posters and t-shirts
White Ribbon Newsletter for August 2020
Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. Firstly, we just wanted to say a big thank you to all those who took the time to give us feedback on the two campaign concepts that we sent out. The overwhelming favourite was the Challenge the #Outdated concept so that is the theme for 2020
Getting Through Together Digest: 17th May 2020
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. It's a big week ahead Aotearoa, with school heading back tomorrow and many more of us stepping out of our bubbles. After so long in noho rāhui/ lockdown, it's totally normal for you to be experiencing mixed emotions right now
Open City: Inspiration to have a local adventure
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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Gap Filler have some inspirational free local activities if you are itching to get out of the house now we're at Level 2
Life Pack - Kete Ora from Flourish Kia Puawai Social Enterprise
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in:
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Life Pack - Kete Ora is a science-based wellbeing game on cards, and playing it improves wellbeing and helps you and your family to thrive
Christchurch City Libraries Storytimes goes live
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 28th April 2020 Digital Wā Kōrero is going live as Christchurch City Libraries hosts special online Storytimes sessions featuring several familiar library faces
Resources from Dementia Canterbury during COVID-19
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in:
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Dementia Canterbury has a range of resources available to assist those with dementia and their caregivers or family during COVID-19, including: exercise videos to keep the mind and body moving; information flyers covering a range of topics such as reduci
Care for Dads in Christchurch and Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in:
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Give your thoughts on what should be happening to improve the lives of dads in this region. The Canterbury Men's Centre (CMC) provides care for dads but they want to improve in this area - along with the rest of the community sector
Our House Rules Campaign from White Ribbon
Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. White Ribbon is releasing an online campaign to help prevent family violence and encourage New Zealanders to practice Respectful Relationships
Support from TPKOT still available
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in:
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Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust is open and providing all services. Kaimahi/staff are working remotely and supporting client whānau via phone, and social media. Phones are operational, including our free number 0800 66 99 57 and 03 344 5062
Getting through together with All Right?
Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020 in:
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Kia ora. It's hard to believe how much our lives have changed in a week! We hope you've managed to have some happy moments in a week that has presented lots of challenges. And if you're working in an essential role..
Our People, Our City Fund helps mosque shooting victims
Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th November 2019 Millions of dollars pledged through the Our People, Our City Fund will be used to provide targeted support to the victims of the 15 March mosque shootings
Hundreds helped to prevent family violence
Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in:
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Selwyn District Council media release: 27th August 2019 More than 150 teachers have taken part in workshops to help prevent family harm in Selwyn
Targets set to help break the cycle of child poverty
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 in:
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Beehive media release: 22nd May 2019 The Government has today confirmed the first set of official targets to break the cycle of child poverty - one of New Zealand’s most significant intergenerational wellbeing challenges
Get help with back to school costs
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in:
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Deborah Lemon from Rehua Marae has compiled the following comprehensive list of where families can access a bit of help with getting the kids back to school
Boosted Car Seat Subsidies in the Waimakariri
Posted: Thursday, October 25, 2018 in:
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Waimakariri District Council media release: 24th October 2018 Do you know that the cost to recycle your kid’s car seat at one of our local transfer stations is seriously subsidised by Council? We introduced recycling of car seats earlier this year to ou
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