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North West News – February 2021
Ngā mihi o te tau hou / Happy new year, I hope you are all enjoying the holidays and starting to feel refreshed! I also hope you are having some time and space to envision the new year ahead with all the learnings from 2020. Keep an eye out on the ‘Event Finder’ site...
Core Competence Standards Break-down
Core Competence Standards Break-down In November we wrote about the amendments to the Social Workers Registration Act, which require all Social Workers to be registered from 27 February this year. This will give everyone greater assurance of Social Workers’...
Glasses Subsidy
Children's Glasses Subsidy Do any of the children in your care have problems with their vision? If your answer is yes, you may be eligible for the spectacle subsidy. The Children’s Spectacle Subsidy is for children who are 15 years old or under provided they have a...
East Coast News – February 2021
Kia Ora Koutou, My name is Sarah McDonald and I have the privilege of beginning as the new East Coast Regional Coordinator for Caring Families Aotearoa. I am really excited to be working with such a passionate group of people and look forward to connecting with the...
East Coast News – December 2020
Kia Ora Koutou, Due to unforeseen circumstances we are very sad to announce that Dorothy Waitoa is now not able to continue in the role of East Coast Regional Coordinator. We wish Dot all the best for the future. This year more than any other, I have been keenly...
Lower South News – December 2020
Mere Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) everyone! This year more than any other, I have been keenly aware of the challenges that you have all faced. You continuously demonstrate your strength as you care and advocate for yourselves and tamariki and rangatahi in your care....
Otago News – December 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, As my time as the Otago Regional Coordinator finishes and I am sorting out my office (its amazing what I have found!), it is an opportunity to reflect on my time, meeting and working with some amazing...
Canterbury News – December 2020
Mere Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) everyone This year more than any other, I have been keenly aware of the challenges that you have all faced. You continuously demonstrate your strength as you care and advocate for yourselves and tamariki and rangatahi in your care....
CEO’s Christmas Message
Meri Kirihimete - Merry ChristmasAs Christmas draws closer, and the end of the year is in sight, I would like to take this moment to thank each and every one of you wonderful caregivers. This year hasn’t been an easy one. With the emotional, physical and financial...
Upper South News – December 2020
Meri Kirihimete from the Upper South region. Well, what can I say that hasn’t already been said about this extraordinary year that is coming to a close! Except to say, that I feel very blessed to be in Aotearoa and part of an amazing care community in the Upper South....
Lower North News – December 2020
Kia ora everyone, Christmas is nearly upon us – where has the year gone?! And what a strange year it has been for us all – bring on a healthy, peaceful, and productive 2021. I have been reading some interesting articles about Covid-19 stress and increased mental...
Central North News – December 2020
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...
Auckland News – December 2020
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...
Upper North News – December 2020
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...
North West News – December 2020
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 Journey
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...