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Resources and Information
Research, reference documents and other documents of use to Waka Toa Ora signatories and others.
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
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Professional Development
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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:
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With tags:
Climate Change
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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:
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With tags:
Report
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research
,
mental health
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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:
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With tags:
Report
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child health
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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survey
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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:
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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:
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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
New search function on Eldernet helps families struggling to find available care home beds
Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in:
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With tags:
older adults
,
older people
,
care
,
services
,
elderly
The process of finding available care home beds in New Zealand has been made easier for older people and their family/whānau, thanks to The Eldernet Group’s upgraded online bed vacancy report
Kiwis turning to cheaper processed foods urged to watch for salt
Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in:
Resources and Information
With tags:
nutrition
,
health
Heart Foundation of NZ media release: 13th September 2022 The foods we eat play a key role in our health and wellbeing
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
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