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Addington Supportive Accommodation: A shelter from the storm
Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2023 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: housing, seminar, men, services, support
You are invited to a FREE Waka Toa Ora online lunchtime seminar
New animated video promotes rights when using health and disability services
Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, services, Advocacy, education, human rights
The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has launched an animated video titled "Respecting your Rights" which aims to empower people to understand and exercise their rights when using health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand
Canterbury charity appeals for $1 million to create a Better Space for kids
Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, services, children, young people, fundraising
Māia Health Foundation media release: 12th September 2023 The unveiling of a sculpture in central Christchurch today marks the beginning of a major public appeal to raise $1 million for a better outpatient space for Canterbury kids needing mental health s
Free mental health programme hits the one million mark
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, addiction, support, services
Beehive media release: 21st August 2023 The Government’s mental health and addiction programme Access and Choice has hit the one millionth support session since it started delivering services in 2020, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has announced
End of COVID restrictions doesn’t end disabled people’s right to health
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: human rights, health, disabilities, disease, services
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission media release: 16th August 2023 The last of the COVID protections may have lifted, but disabled people still have the right to health and the right to support, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights
Council parks to be maintained in-house
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: parks, recreation, services
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th August 2023 In-house teams of Christchurch City Council staff will be created to maintain the city’s parks
Access to cancer rehabilitation support through new joint venture
Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: cancer, support, services, recovery
Two organisations are putting their skills together to provide rehabilitation health services to cancer patients and their whānau supporting them to live well, pre, post and during their cancer treatment
More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health services
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, mental health, services, Report
Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 27th June 2023 More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māor
ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team: Helping those impacted by domestic violence
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: finances, support, services, violence
The ASB Extra Care Specialist Support team can help support people who have been impacted by domestic violence with their financial safety and wellbeing. A pathway is available for community agencies to refer clients to the team directly
Minor Health Conditions Service: Supporting winter preparedness
Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, services, maori, pacific, children
Te Whatu Ora has launched its Minor Health Conditions Service, encouraging people to make community pharmacy the place they visit for advice, medicine and referral for minor health conditions
New Zealand celebrates National Blood Donor Week
Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: volunteering, support, services, awareness
New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) is marking the start of the country’s second annual National Blood Donor Week by calling for 40,000 more New Zealanders to ‘Find their Why’ and become lifesavers
Youth Council brings popular YES Camp back to Hurunui
Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: emergencies, young people, services, volunteering
Hurunui District Council media release: 7th June 2023 A nationwide programme that successfully introduced young people to volunteering in emergency services is being brought back to Hurunui district after a five-year hiatus through the efforts of the Huru
New hub to help Selwyn youth thrive
Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: youth, wellbeing, health, services, young people
Selwyn District Council media release: 23rd May 2023 A new youth hub is coming for Selwyn, with a range of services and supports to help young people in the district thrive
Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, research, mental health, young people, services, support
Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 17th May 2023 Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop
Hospice Awareness Week: Three million Kiwis anxious talking about dying
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Community, services, awareness
Hospice New Zealand is launching a campaign for Hospice Awareness Week (15th to 21st May 2023) to help raise awareness about the value of hospice care
Linwood Service Centre to become one-stop shop for local residents
Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Community, services
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd March 2023 Christchurch City Council’s Linwood Service Centre will soon become a one-stop shop for people wanting to post letters and pay bills from the end of March
COVID-19 learnings can support communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle
Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: wellbeing, resilience, recovery, Report, welfare, emergencies, mental health, addiction, services
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 22nd March 2023 Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle
New Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle Service
Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, transport, services, support
Hato Hone St John: 19th January 2023 Hato Hone St John has launched a new Health Shuttle service this week. This shuttle service is available throughout Christchurch to assist people getting to their medical appointments in the Christchurch area
Introducing the Equally Well See Us campaign
Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: awareness, mental health, discrimination, campaign, services
People who experience mental health and addiction issues are two-to-three times more likely to die prematurely - because they have poorer access to health support and services, and consequently significantly poorer health outcomes
Practitioner space available at The Health and Awareness Centre
Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: vacancies, health, services
The Health & Awareness Centre is a central clinic on 186 Bealey Avenue - in the heart of Christchurch. One room is currently available for a Practitioner to join the Centre

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