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Lower South News – September 2021

Lower South News – September 2021

Kia ora to you all, As September and Spring arrive, it’s time that I say goodbye to you. I would like to thank the caregivers who have shared their stories with me, attended trainings, and support groups. I am grateful for the opportunity that Caring Families Aotearoa...
Budget Updates – What You Need to Know

Budget Updates – What You Need to Know

Budget Updates – What You Need to Know On 23 June 2021, Hon Kelvin Davis announced further updates including the change to the Birthday and Holiday Allowance to now include caregivers who are receiving the OB and UCB. Previously, this allowance was only being...
Allowance Available for Counselling

Allowance Available for Counselling

Allowance Available for Counselling Did you know there is a counselling subsidy available through Work and Income? If you, your partner or the children in your care require counselling, you can apply to get financial assistance as part of a Disability Allowance. This...
2021 Excellence in Foster Care Awards

2021 Excellence in Foster Care Awards

2021 Excellence in Foster Care Awards  At Caring Families Aotearoa, we have the privilege of working with and supporting so many amazing caregivers who go above and beyond what is expected of them for the tamariki and rangatahi in their care. This July 16 caregivers...
Celebrating Matariki

Celebrating Matariki

Celebrating Matariki in Aotearoa / New Zealand From the end of June to mid-July this year in Aotearoa / New Zealand we celebrated Matariki. Matariki is a star cluster in the sky and its arrival has a wonderful meaning; it is a time to spend with whānau (family) and...