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Upper North News – June 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa /Warm greetings to you all, Routines have been disrupted, schedules cancelled and many have experienced the frustration of working or learning online for the first time. Change is renown for not being easy, but I sincerely hope you...
Lower North News – June 2020
Kia ora everyone, I hope the last month has gone well for you. We are working from home until the 9 June, so I am continuing to work my way through calling all our Lower North Members. There is around 800 of you, if you were wondering why I haven’t got to you yet 😊....
Upper South News – June 2020
Kia ora koutou, Well, hasn’t life been a changing turn of events these last few months. I reflect back and see how everyone has had to adjust to an unprecendented and adbrupt change of circumstances. How well some have adjusted quickly and for others the struggle of...
Canterbury News – June 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Well Canterbury, we’ve had another of many chances to adapt! In 10 years we’ve navigated a number of really tough situations, and while we might be somewhat weary – we’re adapting well again.There’s an...
Lower South News – June 2020
Kia ora te whānau, As I write this we are at level 2 of the covid 19 levels, looking forward to a long weekend. Our children are just getting back into school routines and some of us are moving back into our work offices. As we edge closer to our old normal, I wonder...
Otago News – June 2020
Kia ora koutou, We continue to live in interesting times! For many of us, level 2 has been a time of transitioning back to more interaction with shops etc, and of course the big transition back to school routines, which can be positive and negative. We know that...
Auckland South / Waikato News – June 2020
Tena koutou katoa! On March 25 as the country headed into lock down, Caring Families Aotearoa was designated an essential service. So, after several scheduled and non-scheduled Teams’ meetings each Regional Coordinator was tasked with calling each of our caregiver...
Funding Increase for Caregivers
Funding Increase for CaregiversOn Sunday 17 May, Minister Tracey Martin announced four changes to caregiver support as a result of the review of financial assistance for caregivers. This announcement will help 14,000 caregivers in Aotearoa. The four changes are as...
Thank You Caregivers of Aotearoa
Thank You Caregivers of AotearoaThank you caregivers of Aotearoa for all your effort and compassion during these difficult times. Know that Caring Families Aotearoa are always here to support you.If you need support during this time, please call us on 0800 693 323....
Upper North News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou katoa It's been a less than usual month...to put it mildly. During my calls to caregivers I’ve heard stories of resilience and resourcefulness. I’ve also heard a lot about your relationships being enhanced and strengthened through time spent in your...
Auckland News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou katoa For all of us this Covid-19 situation has offered such diverse experiences and a full variety of emotions. You, the whānau and caregivers of tamariki/children in care are doing your best in your bubbles and this has saved lives. I have loved...
Canterbury News – May 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, The last few weeks have been memorable for so many reasons. While nationally we’re experiencing the same lockdown/rāhui, each household experiences very personal variations. Your own unique ‘blend’ of...
Lower North News – May 2020
Kia ora everyone, It’s been lovely getting to speak to so many of you over the last four weeks. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One of the things I am pleased to hear about is so many of you are finding the slower pace of lock down to be really...
East Coast News – May 2020
Kia ora everyone, Over the last couple of weeks, we have been touching base with our members, I have been so encouraged with how you all are making the best of this time. I have been amazed at your strength, even when a number of you are struggling, whether that be...
Otago News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou, I hope you and your bubble are well. I have never used the word “bubble” so much as over the last six weeks! It has been a great opportunity to connect with more caregivers as I have been ringing people to check in. If I haven’t got to you yet, please...
Central North News – May 2020
Tēnā koutou katoa, From talking with you all I have heard many stories of how families have overcome challenges and stuck together through the past month; finding a new rhythm to life, enjoying getting out in nature, learning new things and working through the...