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OCC Report: Children's participation rights in Government policy
Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, Report, participation, community engagement, young people, policy, legislation
Are We Listening? reports from the Children's Convention Monitoring Group on how well the NZ Government is implementing the Children’s Convention in relation to children’s participation rights
Perceptions and experiences of Lime scooters: Summary survey results
Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, transport, safety
Two University of Canterbury researchers invited people - whether they had used an e-scooter or not - to tell them what they thought about e-scooter use in New Zealand in February and March 2019
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
No and Low Interest loans for goods or services available from Aviva
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: funding, services, finances
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
Get help with back to school costs
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information 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
Online survey shows e-scooters positive for city
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, transport, safety
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th January 2019 The findings of an online survey shows that Christchurch’s shared electric scooter service is winning fans across the city
Research report on NZ Youth and Porn
Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: young people, research, Report, survey, pornography, sexual health, sexuality
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) have released research into how and why young New Zealanders view online pornography. They surveyed more than 2,000 New Zealanders aged 14-17 for this major research project
People in need get helping hand at Turanga
Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2018 in: Resources and Information 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: Resources and Information 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
New design rolls out for disabled swimmers
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, disabilities
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th October 2018 An innovative and unique wheelchair design created by a local company is helping disabled swimmers get in and out of Council pools
Education sessions on screening for women
Posted: Friday, September 7, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: education, health, women, cancer, screening
ScreenSouth is responsible for the administration of the National Cervical Screening Programme and BreastScreen Aotearoa in Canterbury
Room hire for counselling and supervision
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: counselling, Meeting Room
Avebury House is please to offer a cosy and quiet room that is suitable for counselling and supervision services. The Leslie McMillan room is offered at the low rate of $15 per hour
Can Do Catering: a social enterprise business
Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: nutrition, Community Groups, healthy food
Can Do Catering is one of Christchurch’s newest caterers for businesses and social functions. Can Do Catering is a social enterprise business that provides real employment for younger adults with significant physical impairments
Maori and Pacific health app being trialled
Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, health, pacific, technology
Ol@-Or@ is a healthy lifestyle mobile app and website developed for Māori and Pasifika people. The app is being trialled and could be rolled out nationally next year
New website to help men check for prostate cancer
Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: mens health, men, cancer
Ministry of Health media release: 11th April 2018 Kupe is a website aimed at helping men decide if a prostate check is right for them launched by the Ministry of Health
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Peer Support Programme
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in: Resources and Information 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
Find out about the Inclusive Education Action Group
Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, education
The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is a charitable organisation that advocates for change in the education system
Get advice on building a warmer healthier home
Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in: Resources and Information With tags: housing, sustainability, rebuild, services
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 13th December 2016 If your plan is to build a light, warm, healthy, sustainable home, then Christchurch City Council’s new Eco Design Advisor could be just the person to talk to
Meeting Room Available for Hire
Posted: Friday, November 25, 2016 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, venue
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) has a modern well-equipped meeting room available for hire to community organisations and businesses at 116 Marshland Road in Shirley

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