Healthy Christchurch

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Resources and Information

Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Healthy Christchurch signatories and others.

• Support available for those affected by the 15 March Christchurch tragedy

  Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental wellbeing, resources, services, support, finances
  A variety of support is available to those affected by the 15th March incident in Christchurch. Interpreting services available from Language Line (0800 656 656) when visiting or phoning a Government agency or using a helpline

• Participate in Screen Free Week, 29 April to 5 May

  Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, event, technology, parenting, active
  What are you doing for National Screen-Free Week? From 29th April to 5th May 2019, unplug from screen-based entertainment and let your imagination run wild

• Measuring deprivation in the Canterbury region

  Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: presentation, information, poverty, policy
  Child Poverty Action Group has produced a series of regional profiles for Nelson-Marlborough, Canterbury, Northland and Otago from The New Zealand Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and will be sharing them with the public at a series of presentations be

• Resources to support campaign for vaping to stop smoking

  Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: smokefree, resources, vaping, Maori health, campaign
  The Tobacco Control Team at the Health Promotion Agency have been working on the development of a public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. There will be two main elements of this work

• Free recycled curtains at CEA's Curtain Bank

  Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, heating, services, Community Groups
  The Curtain Bank is one of Community Energy Action (CEA)'s key flagship services and provides quality recycled curtains at no charge to households who cannot afford them

• Nominations open for the Volunteer Recognition Awards

  Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Awards, volunteers
  Volunteering Canterbury is now calling for nominations for this year’s Volunteer Recognition Awards

• NZ scientist seeks volunteers to count Antarctic seals

  Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, environment, volunteers
  University of Canterbury media release: 28th February 2019 A University of Canterbury-led study of the crabeater seal population in Antarctica aims to understand potential environmental and social impacts on one of the southern-most mammals in the world,

• New insulation and downlight subsidies available to homeowners

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: services, housing, heating, insulation
  Have you checked on the health of your home lately? It’s the perfect time now to make sure you have enough insulation in your ceiling and underfloor - as this contributes greatly to the health of your home, and the health of you and your family

• Eldernet Gazette: Where what you say matters!

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, services, older adults
  Eldernet has established itself as a household name in the Aged Care sector over the past 20 years. Eldernet's mission is to provide you with timely, relevant and comprehensive information about a wide range of services for older people in New Zealand

• Canterbury Health in All Policies 2018 Annual Report

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: health in all policies, Report
  Health in All Policies is all about collaborating across sectors to improve the wellbeing, equity and sustainability of our community.  Together we have worked on some great projects in 2018

• Raise funds for your organisations through family portraits

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: fundraising, Community Groups
  Jack n Jill Portraits Canterbury wish to offer Christchurch community groups the opportunity to raise at least $1,000 for their organisation this year -  by providing $10 family portraits

• Survey on use of electric scooters in NZ cities

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, transport
  This survey is being conducted by researchers at the Department of Geography at the University of Canterbury

• No and Low Interest loans for goods or services available from Aviva

  Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: finances, funding, services
  Everyone deserves to feel in control of their financial wellbeing. Aviva can support your journey towards a financially secure future with their microfinance programmes for goods and services (not cash) - offered in partnership with Good Shepherd NZ

• Building Financial Capability service at Christchurch Methodist Mission

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: services, support, finances, Community Groups
  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

• New research on physical activity environment and obesity risk

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: physical activity, environment, recreation, research
  University of Canterbury media release: 12th February 2019 A new study from University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults

• Better regional assistance for earthquake-prone heritage buildings

  Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, heritage, earthquake
  Beehive media release: 11th February 2019 Owners of heritage buildings in regional areas are set to benefit from changes to Heritage EQUIP - the national earthquake upgrade incentive programme - Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Rob

• Where from Here: A free resource for older people

  Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, services, information, older people, retirement
  The Where from Here handbook is often referred to as the"Aged Care Bible"

• Information on breastfeeding during hot weather

  Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: women, children, nutrition, water
  La Leche League NZ has put out some tips for breastfeeding mothers during hot weather. Breastfeed on cue or demand. Exclusively breastfed babies do not need additional water

• Eldernet: Where good decisions start!

  Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, resources, information, older adults, residential care, services, care
  Eldernet is New Zealand's leading information provider about services relating to the older people as well as the people who support them

• Sea level rise report strengthens resolve

  Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, Report, environmental health
  Beehive media release: 31st January 2019 The Minister for Climate Change says Government recognises the challenges facing many on the frontline of coastal impacts from sea level rise

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