November 2024 Caregiver News: Auckland Region

Kia ora e hoa mā,

There’s been a lot of highlights over the last month or two for me:

• I enjoyed a relaxing wander on Browns Bay Beach with our North Shore caregivers
• the Picking up the PACE Conference was a wonderful opportunity to listen to many inspiring speakers
• we managed to secure $1,232.00 locally from the Good in the Hood fundraising campaign – special thanks goes to the lovely team at Z-Quay Street for their support of the work Caring Families Aotearoa does across Auckland; and
• I had the treat of joining the L’oreal for Youth camp for rangatahi, to present to the out-of-town caregivers.

Training

I look forward to seeing you online soon for an Ako Ngātahi session focused on Looking After Self. Ako Ngātahi sessions are great 1-hour conversations on a specific topic. Come along (with a cuppa) on Tuesday 19 November 11am-12pm. Click here to register.

There are plenty of other workshops to enjoy this next month, check out the training calendar by clicking the button below.

EVENTS

It’s that time of year again – Family Fun Days are back! If you and the kids are keen to join for a fun, family activity at Ten Pin Bowling or the pools, check out the events below and click the button to request tickets.

Auckland Central Christmas Family Fun Day
Date: 14th December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: Lagoon Leisure & Fitness, 29 Lagoon Drive, Panmure

North Shore Christmas Family Fun Day
Date: 22nd December 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre, 37 Killarney Street, Takapuna

Henderson Christmas Family Fun Day
Date: 21st December 2024
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Venue: Pins Ten Pin Lincoln Road, 199 Lincoln Road, Henderson

Support Groups

As we head into the end of 2024 – here are the final caregiver group meeting dates for the year:

Browns Bay Coffee and Beach Walk

Monday 25 November, 10:30am at Browns Bay Beach then 11am at Coffee Club (38 Clyde Road). Come along for a walk and/or hot drink and chat with other North Shore based caregivers.

Royal Oak Coffee Group

Thursday 21 November, 10.00am at 14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak (CCS Disability Action). All welcome, come along for a chat and morning tea. Get in touch for directions – 027 538 9691 or auckland@caringfamilies.org.nz

Sole Caregivers Virtual Group

Are you parenting solo and wanting to connect with other caregivers in the same situation? Our Virtual Sole Caregivers group is on hold at the moment but if you would like to join, please indicate your interest to me at auckland@caringfamilies.org.nz or 027 538 9691.

Waitākere Caregiver Catch up

Friday 6 December, 10am at Cafe Kōrero, Rānui Community Centre (474 Swanson Road). Come along to meet other caregivers in your local area – this is a new group so if you would like to share your ideas on what you’d like to see out west for caregiver groups, we’d love to see you there.

Indications of Interest

Are you a caregiver AND an agency social worker? We are exploring possibilities for having an online forum for any caregiver members, who also work as a social worker with Oranga Tamariki or another support agency, and who would like to connect with other caregivers for peer support. If this might be you, please email Samantha Lenik to indicate your interest in being kept in the loop with any updates for this group: samanthal@caringfamilies.org.nz

Closed Facebook Group for Auckland Caregiver Members

Click here to join the group and keep in the loop about the latest happenings with training and events.

Tiaki i a koutou anō, look after yourselves!

Christie