Lower South Regional Coordinators Jared Porter - 03 281 7495 / 027 501 0392 Caroline Graetz - 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005Kia ora koutou Lower South Caregivers! “Excuse me?”…”What!”….”Are you sure?” it's April and nearly Easter. We don’t know about you, but this year is...
Denise GreenUpper South Regional Coordinator03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333Kia ora koutou/Hi everyone, Well, it had to happen, the end of a very pleasant summer of mostly decent weather and long warm days. Autumn is upon us and so are the school holidays. Thank you for...
Kia ora koutou, This has been a challenging month for our region. I’m feeling very fortunate that my house and whānau are okay, but I know that is not the case for many of you, and I’m thinking of you all. Disasters like this always bring out the true spirit of kiwis;...
Tēna koutou katoa e te whanau, My thoughts go out to all our fellow caregivers and others that have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Being recent recipients of floods in our own region we can empathize with the massive job that those affected will be facing, there...
Talofa lava; my name is Nu’umoe Collins I am a New Zealand born Samoan and the eldest of seven, a mother of one, and aiga/whānau caregiver of two. I’m very passionate about connection, service and continual learning. I have 15 years’ service working for a contract...
Kia ora e hoa mā, hi friends, How are you keeping? My thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the recent flooding and cyclone damage in the past couple of weeks. The start of the school year can be a mix of excitement, stress, and anxiety at the best of...
Ngā mihi ngakau nui ki ngā whānau o Te Tai Tokerau/Heartfelt acknowledgements to Northland families Especially to those of you worst affected by the recent extreme weather events. Anxieties for our Mokopuna are high at the best of times, and we are worried they worry...
Kia ora everyone, Our thoughts are with everyone that has been affected by the weather events a couple of weeks ago. We hope you are all able to access the type of support you need. If any of you find this situation has caused real tension or stress in your caring...
Kia ora koutou Canterbury Caregivers! Foster Care Awareness Week is next week! We at Caring Families Aotearoa want you to know that you are doing an outstanding job of caring for your tamariki and rangatahi. You make a positive difference in our society by nurturing...
Kia ora everyone, Our thoughts are with everyone that has been affected by the recent weather events. We hope you are all able to access the type of support you need. If any of you find this situation has caused real tension/stress in your caring relationships while...
Kia ora koutou Lower South Caregivers! Foster Care Awareness Week is next week! We at Caring Families Aotearoa want you to know that you are doing an outstanding job of caring for your tamariki and rangatahi. You make a positive difference for our society by nurturing...
Kia ora koutou katoa, Next week is Foster Care Awareness week, firstly I want to acknowledge you all for the wonderful job you are doing in providing a safe, loving and healing home for your tamariki. Secondly, I would like to invite you to join us in celebrating you...
Kia ora koutou, I am thinking of those who have been affected by the ongoing weather events, and I hope you are all doing okay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need caregiver support during this time, please contact your agency. If you do not have an...
Kia ora koutou katoa, I am thinking of those who have been affected by the ongoing weather events, and I hope you are all doing okay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need caregiver support during this time, please contact your agency. If you do not...
Ngā mihi o te Tau Hōu Pākehā ki a koutou katoa e ngā Matua Whāngai/Pākehā New Year Greetings to all you Caregivers I am thinking of those who have been affected by the ongoing weather events, and I hope you are all doing okay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Kia ora e hoa mā, hi friends, I am thinking of those who have been affected by the ongoing weather events, and I hope you are all doing okay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need caregiver support during this time, please contact your agency. If you...
Kia ora koutou, Welcome to 2023! The year is well underway with many schools heading back this week and Waitangi Day fast approaching. Good on you for making it through the school holidays. This time of year can feel really intense for adults and children alike....
Wow! To begin, you should be proud of yourself for making it through the summer break, (high-five). I pray that your holiday was as wonderful and worry-free as you deserve. As hard as it is to believe, it is the start of 2023, and that means one thing: time for the...
Wow! To begin, you should be proud of yourself for making it through the summer break, (high-five). I pray that your holiday was as wonderful and worry-free as you deserve. As hard as it is to believe, it is the start of 2023, and that means one thing: time for the...
Tēna koutou katoa e te whanau, We are skating into the new year with the holidays already a distant memory, as we fight the budget and rush to get tamariki back to kura/school. The bound to happen 'not available' signs - due to supply issues, will be out and adding to...