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Resources and Information

Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Waka Toa Ora signatories and others.

• New website from Long COVID Support Aotearoa

  Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: disease, support, information
  Patient rōpū Long Covid Support Aotearoa (LCSA) has recently published a new website to "bring forward the lived experience of patients to help others and the wider community connect with information that is relatable and useful

• New programme connects people over sustainable kai

  Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Food, awareness, waste, children, families, business, environment, gardens
  Keep New Zealand beautiful media release: 21st June 2023 Iconic charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is launching their new Kai Connections programme - a fun, easy and educational way for students, whānau and friends to demonstrate commitment to kai pai (g

• 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

• Listening to Families: Videos answering real-life questions

  Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, children, resources, parenting
  It can be bewildering when a child or young person is going through a big health challenge. The Listening to Families team publish FREE videos that answer real-life questions from families on a range of topics - to provide timely self-paced support

• KNOW M.E. podcast series for health professionals

  Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: medical, Professional Development, podcast
  ANZMES is excited to announce a CME accredited education series called KNOW M.E. for health professionals

• Coastal planning for Lyttelton Harbour takes big step forward

  Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, Report, emergencies, planning
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 7th June 2023 Christchurch City Council has released two key reports as part of its planning for coastal hazards caused by sea-level rise

• Zero Data: Free access to essential information and digital services

  Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, information, accessibility
  Zero Data is available to anyone using a mobile device connected to the Spark, Skinny, Vodafone, 2degrees, Slingshot or Orcon mobile networks

• New mental health tool launched for small business owner-operators

  Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, business, resources, mental wellbeing
  Beehive media release: 23rd May 2023 The Government has launched a new tool to help small business owner-operators manage and improve their mental wellbeing, Small Business Minister Ginny Andersen announced today

• 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

• Cure Kids’ third State of Child Health Report spotlights urgent health priorities

  Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, child health, families, disease, care, health, inequality, equity
  Cure Kids media release: 16th May 2023 Cure Kids’ "State of Child Health in Aotearoa New Zealand" report reveals the inequitable and worsening burden of diseases, including respiratory conditions, and rheumatic fever and heart disease for our tamariki

• Keeping your balance with Nymbl

  Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: falls, prevention, older people, injury prevention, technology, physical activity
  Losing your balance as you age is a big injury risk, so ACC have launched the Nymbl app to help older New Zealanders (aged 50 and over) prevent falls and fractures

• Why does menopause increase the risk of heart disease?

  Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: women, health
  As part of a focus on women's heart health in May 2023, the NZ Heart Foundation Medical Director, Dr Gerry Devlin, addresses the issue of heart disease risk factors and menopause

• Find out about New Brighton Online

  Posted: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, Community
  New Brighton Online is a community project run by Renew Brighton to promote New Brighton as a destination

• 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

• Online shopping advice from Citizens Advice Bureau

  Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: advice, technology
  Online shopping is convenient, enticing and fun… if you are wary of fake sellers, dodgy hype and price discrimination tactics! The Citizen’s Advice Bureau has everything that you need to know about your consumer rights when buying online but didn’t know

• Parents and educators need to prepare for return to school asthma flare ups

  Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, families, education
  Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of NZ media release: 24th January 2023 As the new school year approaches, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising parents and educators to be prepared for return to school asthma flare ups

• Updated Integrated Planning Guide v3.2: A holiday treat

  Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: planning, recovery, health in all policies, maori
  Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou - Seasons greetings for Christmas and the New Year

• Survey provides interesting snapshot of Christchurch

  Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, Report, health, wellbeing, Community
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th October 2022 A biennial survey has cast light on how the global pandemic and rising living costs are affecting the quality of life of people in New Zealand’s biggest cities, including Christchurch

• Locally improved app and website offer easy ways to age better

  Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, older adults, health, wellbeing
  Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand media release: 17th October 2022 An updated app and website are being launched to help people stay stronger for longer and add life to their years. The free and easy to use digital service is called LifeCurve™

• Documentary - The Inbetweeners, it is okay to be in both worlds

  Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: young people, CALD, cultural diversity
  Asian Family Services (AFS) has recently launched the "Inbetweener" documentary. Funded by the Ministry of Ethnic Communities' Community Development Fund, the documentary is a collaboration between AFS and six outstanding individuals of 1

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