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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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New fund to support red zone community projects
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in:
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Community development
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th July 2020 The Christchurch City Council has opened a $282,000 fund that enables people to activate community projects and events in the city’s former residential red zones
Neighbours Online Aotearoa's Great Skill Share: Rewatch online
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in:
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seminar
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Kia ora tātou! Thanks to the wonderful presenters who generously shared their vast range of skills and kept us entertained, informed and even physically active over Neighbours Day Aotearoa's Great Skill Share during the month of June
Dual place names for Banks Peninsula features
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in:
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environment
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Beehive media release: 7th July 2020 The history of Rāpaki is being restored through the inclusion of te reo in thirteen official place names on Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū/ Banks Peninsula and around Lyttelton Harbour/ Whakaraupō, the Minister for Land Inform
$1.2m funding boost for Parkinson's disease study
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in:
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University of Canterbury media release: 30th June 2020 University of Canterbury-led research that could help Parkinson’s disease patients learn more about their risk of dementia has received a million-dollar funding boost
Students would rather quit smoking than pay more for cigarettes
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in:
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University of Canterbury media release: 30th June 2020 A University of Canterbury (UC) study suggests that university students in New Zealand would be more likely to quit smoking if the price of cigarettes increases
Zoom to Noon: Alcohol and other drugs support groups online
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in:
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Zoom to Noon is a series of online alcohol and other drug support groups provided by MHERC as a vehicle to better health and wellbeing. Join the Zoom to Noon support groups. Contact Marc Beecroft at MHERC for more information (021 881 752)
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste
Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020 in:
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Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities
Youth helping shape district's future
Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in:
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youth
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Young people are being given the opportunity to help design one of Selwyn’s biggest development projects
Collaborative approach needed for recovery says Mayor
Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd June 2020 Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is calling for a collaborative approach to the city’s post COVID-19 recovery
Eldernet Gazette: Spotlight on financial abuse
Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in:
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Eldernet published several articles in its Gazette that looked at financial abuse - to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Week: Elder law specialist Fleur McDonald gives some examples to help you spot financial abuse; and Simon Templeton of Age Concern Canterbur
Join the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in:
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Stress at work has risen 20 percent in New Zealand over the last two years. 40 percent of people are considering quitting their jobs because of burnout. That's why Wanderble have developed a quick intervention - the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge
Building a stronger health and disability system
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in:
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Report
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Beehive media release: 16th June 2020 The Government is committing to a long-term programme of reform to build a stronger New Zealand Health and Disability System that delivers for all
Opportunities on offer for Selwyn youth
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in:
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Selwyn District Council media release: 15th June 2020 The Selwyn Youth Council is on the lookout for great ideas to support young people in the district
FREE insulation available now from Community Energy Action
Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2020 in:
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FREE insulation is available from Community Energy Action (CEA) in Canterbury (from Kaikōura to Ashburton) and on the West Coast
Take part in a survey on access to dental care in NZ
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in:
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Healthy teeth and gums are vital for optimal nutrition. Final year dentistry students at the University of Otago are researching how New Zealand adults access dental care
Creating vibrant towns and cities webinar series
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in:
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the Transportation Group are hosting a series of free webinars focused on creating vibrant towns and cities
Join story time for seniors with Libraries’ new Campfire
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th May 2020 People can now tune in to the new Campfire – Stories Read Aloud for Adults every Wednesday and Friday online
New learn-to-read series supports learning at home after lockdown
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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children
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learning
School is going back, but there’s no reason for parents to lose their hard-won connection with supporting their children’s learning. Many parents will have enjoyed sharing books and stories with their whānau during lockdown
Open City: Inspiration to have a local adventure
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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families
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wellbeing
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Community Groups
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recreation
Gap Filler have some inspirational free local activities if you are itching to get out of the house now we're at Level 2
Biketober Christchurch 2020: A year for change
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in:
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cycling
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The momentum continues… Biketober is the month-long festival of cycling in Christchurch, a celebration of everything bike related, for all of October
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