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• 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

• New support group for adoptees

  Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: support group
  An adoptee support group has started in Halswell. The group aims to create a safe and confidential space for adoptees to give and get support, express feelings and build a network of lasting connections

• Drop in smoking cessation clinic for pregnant wahine Māori

  Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: smokefree, women, maori, support group
  Do you want a smokefree pregnancy? Then drop-in to this FREE kaupapa Māori auahi kore | smokefree support group from Te Ha - Wāitaha. Transport is available. Date: Every Friday.Time: 9am to 11am.Location: Aranui Community Library (109 Aldershot Street)

• Long COVID Online Support Tool now available

  Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: support, technology, disease, recovery
  This support tool is a series of videos with downloadable information for everyone who has, or thinks they might have Long COVID. People who have other post viral illnesses like ME/CFS might also find the toolkit useful

• The latest mobility device that’s changing lives

  Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, physical activity, support, event, Community
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 11th April 2023 Karen Brill bought a walking bike 18 months ago that has let her get her life back. Ms Brill was struggling with her weight, had damaged lungs, difficulty breathing and severe arthritis

• Free tech advice available from Citizens Advice Bureau

  Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: support, technology
  Do you have a WiFi, smartphone or virus issue? Citizens Advice Bureau offers you FREE technical help! Date: Last Wednesday of the month - every month.Time: 1 to 2pm

• Free online harms helpline from NetSafe

  Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: technology, harm, support, advice
  NetSafe keeps people of all ages safe online by providing FREE support, advice and education - from 8am to 8pm weekdays and from 9am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays

• Free immigration clinic at Citizens Advice Bureau

  Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: migrants, advice, support, Advocacy
  Do you need help to complete your immigration paperwork? The Christchurch North Citizens Advice Bureau (4 Jeffreys Road, Fendalton) runs a FREE immigration advice clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 10am to noon. Bookings are essential

• 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

• New exercise group for those with diabetes

  Posted: Thursday, September 1, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: diabetes, exercise, physical activity, support
  Diabetes Christchurch have a new exercise group for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes

• New drop-in centre for LGBTQIA+ youth

  Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: young people, youth, support
  Te Ora Hou is operating a drop-in style space for anyone who is Takatāpui, MVPFAFF, LGBTQIA+ or is an ally. This space will operate once a week during term time and was co-designed with a couple of our rangatahi. Neurodiversity welcomed

• JobConnect: A supported employment service from Comcare

  Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: employment, support, services, mental health
  The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has stated that 33 percent of mental health service users in Aotearoa New Zealand, did not apply for jobs because they expected discrimination

• Getting support for your dealings with ACC

  Posted: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: services, support
  You can get free support and information to help you understand your ACC entitlements and how to navigate ACC’s claims and complaints processes, through their Navigation Service

• Expressions of interest for infant neuroprotective care workstream

  Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, children, support, policy, families
  The Child Development and Disability Clinical Network are developing a workstream to explore the current status of the provision of neuroprotective and developmental care services delivered by allied health professionals (OT, PT and SLT) in the Neonatal I

• New digital tools ramp up mental wellbeing support

  Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental wellbeing, support, technology, young people
  Beehive media release: 22nd March 2022 The Government continues to deliver mental wellbeing support to New Zealanders, with two more digital tools now available for people who experience mental distress

• Eldernet Group aims to ‘Make Life Easier’ for older kiwis

  Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: elderly, services, support, older adults
  The Eldernet Group has recently launched its latest service ‘Making Life Easier’ - a comprehensive online directory that allows people and their loved ones to find local care and support options, community and advocacy groups, and service providers all in

• CEA Trust offering free insulation to eligible homeowners

  Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: housing, heating, insulation, support, services
  More insulation equates to better health in many cases - and insulation could be free for low income owner-occupiers

• Service Delivery Manager needed at MHAPS

  Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: support, services, vacancies, mental health, Advocacy
  This exciting full- time position of Service Delivery Manager - Advocacy and Outreach at MHAPS is now vacant

• Call for volunteers for the Kowhai programme

  Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, health, services, support
  The Kōwhai programme is a new initiative offering patient centred support by volunteers. The programme is being rolled out in the Older Persons’ Health inpatient wards at Burwood Hospital

• Free online course: Supporting Transgender People

  Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in: Training With tags: gender, Courses, support, diversity
  Gender Minorities Aotearoa is offering a free online course called Supporting Transgender People

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