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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...
North West News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou katoa, I have touched base with many of you over the lockdown period and what I took out of these conversations was that every family / whānau were doing the very best they can, some under very testing circumstances. The ‘we are just getting on with it...
Auckland South / Waikato News – May 2020
Tena koutou katoa! Caregivers save lives in their own form of isolation every day. You show resilience, love and healing to those who have experienced trauma and insecurity AND you do this while juggling the same personal / whānau / family and work struggles as the...
Upper South News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou, As we are now in level 3 in the lockdown status, I just want to acknowledge Anzac day last Saturday. We, as many of you, were doing things differently this year and it was nice to be able to spend more time as a whānau preparing for this very special...
Lower South News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou / Hello everyone, The world has been changing fast lately. We have been in our bubbles for some time now and many of us are starting to show signs of bubble fever. Life has never been busier, juggling parenting with teaching and working from home or as...