Kia ora koutou, After some deep thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to step down from the position of Regional Coordinator. I believe at this time I am needing to refocus on my family commitments in 2021. There are seasons in our lives where we...
Kia ora, Talofa, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Talofa ni, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni hao and Hello.As the year comes to an end over this next month, I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to you, the amazing, selfless caregivers out there who have...
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, The new NCTP modules have provided a safe space for participants to connect through the whānaungatanga process and learn about some new ways of working, seeing and thinking about our caregiving role. Kia...
Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou Katou, This year more than any other (of my ten years working in the area of foster care), I have been keenly aware of the challenges for caregivers. Caregivers continuously demonstrate their strength as they care and advocate for...
Barbara's JourneyMany years ago, in a town far, far away (Invercargill), Barbara began her journey with The New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation, now known as Caring Families Aotearoa. Barbara was first elected as the Lower South Caregiver's Representative on...
Kia Ora Koutou Katoa, Gosh it feels like we’ve lived a lifetime this year and many people I know will be happy to see the end of 2020. While I want to acknowledge the absolute hardship a lot of people have endured this year, I also want to express my gratitude for...
New Requirements for Social WorkersAmendments were made to the Social Workers Registration Act (passed by Parliament in early 2019). This Act will make it mandatory for anyone calling themselves a Social Worker, and practising in New Zealand, to be registered with the...
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I had a break from mahi over the school holidays in the beautiful Pewhairangi (Bay of Islands) at a whānau bach – we fished every day and tugged around to Rawhiti sharing our smoked kahawai with whānau who...
Kia ora Koutou Katoa, I love November! You can pretend that Christmas is not around the corner and maintain some of your sanity for four more weeks before Yuletide reality slaps you in the face. Little Master Two will be turning three this month and we have been busy...
Tēnā koutou katoa,Well summer has certainly arrived – it is wonderful to have some consistent warmth in the air – and yes, we still need more rain for our whenua (land) and our dams. My family and I enjoyed a trip to Taranaki over Labour weekend to see whānau. I grew...
Kia ora, I’ve enjoyed being out on the road again training in South Taranaki and Whanganui. In October I presented Legal Information for Caregivers and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Coming up for training; online Keeping Memories and Understanding National Care...
Kia ora everyone, This year continues to steam ahead and we’re now in November! The best thing is having longer days and warmer weather, most of the time. Hey, are you aware that we are now offering online learning options for caregivers? No matter where you live, you...
Kia ora koutou! There‘s some great stuff happening in our rohe (region) in the lead up to the end of the year – don’t miss out! We’ll get into the details below, but firstly… I would like to take the opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to those who have been part of...
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I have had the pleasure to be a part of a couple of very special events in October and am happy to share a few snapshots of the fun that was had by all. First of all, we had a bike event run by Rob Douglas...
Kia ora everyone, This year continues to steam ahead and we’re now in November! The best thing is having longer days and warmer weather, most of the time. Are you aware that we are now offering online learning options for caregivers? No matter where you live, you can...
Kia ora everyone, I hope your month has gone well. We have been very busy here at National Office with several projects in the pipeline. It really feels like spring now and I have been enjoying the longer days outside. My flowers are starting to bloom, and I have been...
Kia ora koutou, This year continues to steam ahead and we’re now in November! The best thing is having longer days and warmer weather, most of the time If you are looking for fun things to do in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, I can recommend the dinosaur exhibition at the museum...
Kia ora everyone, This year continues to steam ahead and we’re now in November! The best thing is having longer days and warmer weather (most of the time). Thanks to everyone that attended the ‘Teenage Brain’ presentations last month. This was a collaboration between...
Kia ora, We have almost made it through this incredible year and we are on the home straight! I have run out of words to try and say how I feel about the way the world has changed this year. I’m sure lots of you have felt its effects in so many ways. I know myself and...
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I have just moved into a new office in Regus, which is on the first floor at the back of Harvest Court in George Street. I would love to see you if you are in town (there is a flash coffee machine!). Now...