Kia ora Koutou katoa,
Brrhh, is it just me, or has winter come early this year? What a full-on first half of the year it has been.
Term 2 training is well underway, we have a couple of trainings in the beginning of June and some online trainings occurring. Have a look at the calendar at what learning and connection opportunities there are for you to be part of. Click on the button below to register.
Stephanie James-Sadler
National Manager Training and Support
04 282 0490 or 027 501 0398
Matariki
Matariki marks the beginning of the Māori New Year, but it also has other significant meanings too. Traditionally, Matariki is seen as a time to remember those who have died during the past year, a time to set new goals ahead but it is seen more like a happy event – a sign of the cycles of life and death. Usually, by this time of the year, crops had been harvested, seafood and birds had been gathered so the storehouses were full. The ground is being prepared for the new season of kai. So Matariki becomes a celebration with kai (food), singing, dancing, and storytelling. Some iwi celebrate when the star cluster first rises, others will celebrate at the first full moon or new moon after the rising of Matariki
Many Matariki celebrations follow these same customs today, that’s why you might see flying kites, which are meant to represent the fluttering of the stars.
I hope you get the chance to celebrate Matariki.
Lastly, have you heard that our conference, Keeping PACE, is happening in Lower Hutt on 29 and 30th September? Registrations will open on the 1 July. Keep an eye on our website as we will be updaing it as information becomes available. It would be great to see many of you there if you are able.
Keep warm, stay stafe and tiaki koe i a koe (Take Care of Yourself)
Stephanie
Support Groups
FASD Support Group Auckland
For caregivers by caregivers. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in Blockhouse Bay.
Contact: Ross Porter
Mobile: 021 644 150
Email: rossaporter@gmail.com
South Auckland / Botany Support Group
Contact: Sharon Deetlefs
Mobile: 021 230 5821
West Auckland Foster Care Support Association
Contact Yasser on waucklandfostercareassociation@gmail.com
or Pamela on 021 803 956
Have you joined our closed Facebook Group?
As a member of Caring Families Aotearoa you have exclusive access to our CLOSED Facebook groups. These are only open to caregivers that are members of Caring Families Aotearoa. This allows our members a platform to seek support, information and resources.
Click the link below to join!
Auckland Support Closed Facebook Group
Kia tūtaki anō rā anō tatou / Til we meet again
Tiaki i a koe anō / Look after yourself
Anna