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Lower North News – November 2021
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings. I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
North West News – November 2021
Tena koutou katoa, I have continued to touch base with many of our members over Term Two and now into Term Four. I have been calling caregivers in our Northwest region to check how you all are doing. It’s been a privilege to hear how caregivers are overcoming...
Poem – In my Mummy’s Tummy
Poem - In my Mummy's TummyA caregiver, who wishes to be anonymous, shared this poem with us to share with other caregivers. Caregivers, every day, support tamariki and rangatahi (children and young people) in care who have experienced trauma at a young age, some...
East Coast News – November 2021
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings; I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
Lower South News – November 2021
Kia ora everyone, It’s been so great to welcome in the warmer weather and longer days since daylight savings. I hope you have managed to get outside, catch up with some of your favourite people, and take in the fresh air and sunshine with a walk or picnic (safe...
Caring Families Aotearoa Highlights of the Year
Caring Families Aotearoa Highlights of the YearWhat a year it has been! We have continued training, supporting, and advocating for caregivers, despite the challenges that the world has thrown at us. We are very excited for the future as we continue to grow and adapt...
Keeping Yourself Safe – Caregiver Support Plan
Keeping Yourself Safe - Caregiver Support PlanAll caregivers who are caring for a child through Oranga Tamariki or a care Agency should have a Caregiver Support Plan. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that the placement with the caregiver meets the needs of the...
Strategic Plan 2021 – 2025
New Strategic PlanAt our Annual General Meeting, on the 20 October, Linda Surtees, CEO, presented our new strategic plan that came into effect at the beginning of this financial year. Linda highlighted what we will do to enable and support our members and their...
Upper South News – October 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa, It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it. The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources on their website to help you and your loved...
The Results Are In
The Results Are InIn June 2021 we ran our annual caregiver survey so we could get your feedback on the services Caring Families Aotearoa provides, the support and training you receive as well as your current caregiving situation so we can identify gaps to better shape...
Voyage For VOYCE
Voyage For VOYCESpirit of Adventure Scholarship Fund for Rangatahi (young people)!Rangatahi in care aged between 16 – 18 years old have got an amazing scholarship opportunity to take part in a life-changing Spirit of Adventure voyage! Solo sailor and former foster...
New Training – Making Changes
Let's Make A ChangeIn August we piloted our latest training, Making Changes – Stability in Hard Times. This newly developed, Intermediate level training was delivered to six caregivers in Lower Hutt, Wellington. We received excellent feedback and we hope this training...
We’ve joined Chooza
We've joined Chooza, and here's why you should tooWhat is Chooza? Chooza is an online store, that lets you sell and buy whatever you want, with the proceeds of each sale going to a charity. There is a selection of charities to choose from, and Caring Families Aotearoa...
Auckland News – October 2021
Kia ora ki te whānau, It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it. The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources on their website to help you and your loved...
Canterbury News – October 2021
Kia ora ki te whānau, It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it. The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources on their website to help you and your loved...
Upper North News – October 2021
Kia ora, Well... I’ve had a few disappointments lately, mostly connected to the lockdown so I thought I’d share this quote as it helps me move forward. “Know how to reset after failure, disappointment and setbacks. You’ve got to learn how to get back up...