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Upper North News – March 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa, Last month we had an FASD support chat at my office, 16A Finlayson Street, Whangarei, and I'd love to see you at the next one! Same place, same time (10.30 am - 12 pm) on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was with much sadness that we have cancelled...
Canterbury News – March 2021
Kia ora everyone, Firstly, I want to say a big thanks to Deb and Greg Curtis & Nicole and Anton McLean for being our (Caring Families Aotearoa) face, hands and feet at our recent events in Canterbury. Thanks to all the caregivers and tamariki that attended and...
FASD-CAN
DO YOU NEED SUPPORT WITH FASD?Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a permanent injury to the brain which results from prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD is diverse, complex and individual, manifesting many different learning, health and social difficulties, often...
Central North News – March 2021
Kia ora everyone, I’d like to take this opportunity from Caring Families Aotearoa to acknowledge those of you who are Whānau/Foster/Kin/Permanent caregivers. You are a group of extraordinary, unique individuals and whānau that have certainly left an unforgettable,...
Happy New Year from Linda
Linda's Messge to YouHappy New year to you all. I hope you all managed to get some enjoyable time in that lovely sun (or snow) during the break. I am sure like us you are all happy to see the end of 2020 and we can look forward to a brighter 2021. However, it is...
New Team Members at Caring Families Aotearoa!
New Team Members at Caring Families AotearoaIn the last five months we have welcomed five new people to the Caring Families Aotearoa Team. Di Marshall Senior Administrator Di joined us in August 2020. Di has a Bachelor of Teaching in ECE and was an Early Childhood...
School and Year Start-up Payment
School and Year Start-up PaymentIf you are receiving the Unsupported Child’s Benefit (UCB) or the Orphans Benefit (OB) you are eligible to receive a School and Year Start-up Payment from Work and Income Te Hiranga Tangata. The School and Year Start-up Payment is to...
Remembering Billie Galloway
Remembering Billie GallowayIt is with great sadness that I write this message. Billie Galloway (Aunty Billie) passed away Saturday morning surrounded by friends and family. This has left a huge hole in our world, but the legacy she has left behind has made her one of...
Upper North News – February 2021
Ngā mihi mahana me hari Tau Hōu Pākehā ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings and happy Pākehā New Year to you all. The Term One training calendar is loaded with training scheduled in Whangārei, Kaitaia, and Kaikohe, also please take note of the online events that are...
Lower South News – February 2021
Kia Ora Koutou, My name is Rayleen Hubac, and I have the privilege of beginning as the new Lower South Regional Coordinator for Caring Families Aotearoa. I am excited to be working with such a passionate group of people and look forward to connecting with the many...
Auckland News – February 2021
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I sincerely hope you all had a chance to enjoy the school holidays. I certainly enjoyed mine shared with whānau from near and far and dear friends. Not having the pressure of getting off to school each day...
Auckland South / Waikato News – February 2021
Tena Koutou, Malo I le lei, Talofa lava, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Kia ora everyone! We start our year with the world looking very different from what it did last year. If you have whānau abroad, I truly hope they are safe and well, whichever country they may be...
Lower North News – February 2021
Kia ora everyone! Happy 2021 to you all. I hope you have had a lovely Christmas with family and friends and found time to relax and recharge your batteries. Let’s hope 2021 is the year to start getting back to normal. I have had a nice break at home where I got so...
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...