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New drop-in centre for LGBTQIA+ youth
Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in:
Signatory Notice Board
With tags:
young people
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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
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
Eldernet’s ‘older person’s bible’ getting better with age
Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in:
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elderly
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resources
,
services
,
support
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The release of the latest Where from Here/ He Ara Whakamua handbook by The Eldernet Group – which covers the Upper South Island – marks more than 30 years of what is commonly referred to as the “older person’s bible
Help available to keep you warm and healthy
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in:
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funding
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housing
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health
,
services
,
support
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Community Energy Action (CEA) provides advice and services to homeowners that improve the health and energyefficiency of homes throughout Canterbury and the West Coast
Friends of Ireland Wellbeing Service
Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2020 in:
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migrants
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support
,
services
,
resources
,
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Community Groups
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Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte. Health is better than wealth
St John launches online Mental Health First Aid Course
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in:
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With tags:
Training
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mental health
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mental wellbeing
,
support
,
Courses
With the mental health of New Zealanders top of mind as the country grapples with the impact of COVID-19, help to address the matter is now more accessible. St John has launched an online version of its popular Mental Health First Aid course
Book Discussion Scheme: Open books open minds
Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in:
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With tags:
recreation
,
reading
,
services
,
support
Renee Blackburn from the Book Discussion Scheme was recently interviewed by ReadNZ about how New Zealand's book clubs are coping during lockdown, what they're reading, and why they joined the Book Discussion Scheme
Plunket lactation consultants are just a video-call away
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in:
Resources and Information
With tags:
breastfeeding
,
support
,
services
,
children
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. If you’re a mum who’s having difficulty breastfeeding – you’re not alone! Lots of whānau find breastfeeding tricky and sore at the start
Budget advice and personal advocacy services from Delta Community Trust
Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in:
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advice
,
finances
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services
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support
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Delta Community Trust has community workers trained in budget advise and experience in advocating on behalf of people in difficult circumstances
Building Financial Capability service at Christchurch Methodist Mission
Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in:
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With tags:
services
,
support
,
finances
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The Christchurch Methodist Mission is accepting referrals for their FREE Dollars and Sense Building Financial Capability service - currently with no waiting time! Referrals are accepted from all sources and you can refer yourself
Get help with back to school costs
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in:
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With tags:
families
,
children
,
funding
,
education
,
resources
,
services
,
support
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
People in need get helping hand at Turanga
Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2018 in:
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With tags:
support
,
Vulnerability
,
services
,
community engagement
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th November 2018 Joanne Tippett has a friendly smile and listening ear for the city’s most vulnerable when they come to the new central library
Council funds street outreach worker
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in:
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With tags:
sexual health
,
environment
,
support
,
community engagement
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th October 2018 Council funding will allow an outreach worker to work full-time liaising between residents, businesses and sex workers on Manchester Street
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Peer Support Programme
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in:
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With tags:
women
,
children
,
nutrition
,
support group
The Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Peer Support Programme provides support for breastfeeding mothers in Canterbury. The Canterbury-wide service is run by the Rural Canterbury PHO
New English group for mothers and children
Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in:
Training
With tags:
migrants
,
support group
,
Community Groups
,
services
,
Training
Join the Christchurch mum and child group from English Language Partners NZ. Learn English for daily life in NZ Focus on English for parenting Meet other mums with children This group meets for a two-hour session every week
Academic looks at role of post earthquake social services
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in:
Earthquake
With tags:
earthquake recovery
,
services
,
support
,
emergencies
University of Canterbury media release: Friday 7th November 2014 A just released book by University of Canterbury’s Associate Professor Kate van Heugten examines the experiences of workers and managers from a broad array of human service organisations in
Support from spouses softened impact of the earthquakes
Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in:
Earthquake
With tags:
earthquake recovery
,
mental wellbeing
,
support
,
families
University of Canterbury media release: 30th July 2014 Support from partners, husbands, wives and spouses softened the impacts of depression following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury research has found
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