September 2023 Caregiver News: Upper North Region
RuruHana Brownie
Upper North Regional Coordinator
Ph: 09 283 9483 / M: 027 566 0294
Makariri me mākū (Cold and wet), are two kupu māori (māori words) we use a lot lately in our whare (house) since having our beautiful two-year-old moko (grandchild) come to stay weekdays with us whilst his māmā works in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). He is bi-lingual so is challenging our grasp of te reo Māori, which is a good thing as it was the language of my mother’s parents but was lost to her.
Te Wiki O te reo Māori (Māori language week) is coming up this month so why not take up the challenge yourself and ‘Karawhiua!’ (Have a go!)
SUPPORT
Fancy connecting with other caregivers in your region? Come along to one of the upcoming support groups below!
Whangārei Foster/Whāngai Caregiver Support Group
Date and Time: Monday 11 September, 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Venue: 16A Finlayson Street, Whangārei
RSVP Here
TRAINING
On Wednesday 13th of September at Far North REAP Kaitaia, from 9.30am-1.30pm, I will present What’s Behind the Behaviour trauma-informed training. You will gain greater insight into why our care experienced tamariki mokopuna might behave the way they do.
We will have kai and time to catch up at the end as it’s a long time since I’ve been to Kaitaia. I’d love to see you there.
Please register through the button below so I know how many to cater for.
EVENTS
I want to come and connect with you. So, I’m planning to come to your local cafe – let me know if you’d like me to host a gathering in your town.
Do you have any other ideas on how to bring caregiver members together?
What would you like to see in your area? What would you support? Feel free to click the button below to email me and share your ideas.
Noho Haumaru, Noho Ora, Noho Mahana
Stay Safe, Stay Well, Stay Warm
Mā te Wā (Bye for now, See you later)
Nā RuruHana