Kia ora to you all,
As September and Spring arrive, it’s time that I say goodbye to you. I would like to thank the caregivers who have shared their stories with me, attended trainings, and support groups. I am grateful for the opportunity that Caring Families Aotearoa has provided me and will take this experience with me with fond memories. It’s been awesome getting to know you all.
If you need support, contact Stephanie, National Support Manager, who is holding things for our region while a recruitment process begins. Call Stephanie on 0800 693 323.
Remember communication with other adults often may not solve the situation, but it can be a great comfort talking to people who get it. I can’t recommend the Connection/Support groups in our region enough.
Rayleen Hubac
Lower South Regional Coordinator
03 470 1277 or 027 501 0005
Virtual Coffee Groups
On the first Tuesday of every month, starting on Tuesday 7 September there will be a virtual coffee gathering at 12.30 pm or 8 pm. We’d love you to join us from the comfort of your own home.
These are closed coffee groups for Caring Families Aotearoa members that are caregivers only and will be taking place on the first Tuesday of every month.
Please click the button below to register:
Training
Unfortunately, we’ve had to postpone upcoming trainings due to the current COVID-19 lockdown. All face-to-face trainings have been cancelled for the remainder of this term and will commence next term when it is once again safe to meet. Our national office team will update you with training details as they come to hand. In the meantime, we have an online learning series called Ako Ngātahi – Learning Together. These are only an hour once a month and have day and evening options available. I recommend that you join in! The next one is on 21 September.
If you have any questions about training, require assistance registering or wish to register by phone please contact:
Dagmar Cronauer, Training Administrator
Free 0800 693 323 l Ph 04 282 0767
DagmarC@caringfamilies.org.nz
We have made the decision to close the Otago Support Facebook group and merge members with the Lower South Support Facebook Group.
This is so all of the Lower South caregiver members are in one central place and you are able to connect with one another as well as receive support and information from your Regional Coordinator.
– Please click the link to join your new private Facebook Group:
– You will need to be accepted into this group.
Click the link below to join!
Lower South Support Closed Facebook Group
Kia kaha, kia hauora, me kia atawhai /
Be strong, be healthy, and be kind,
Rayleen