April 2024 Caregiver News: Auckland Region

I had an absolute blast catching up with many of you during Foster Care Awareness Week (4-10 March); it is always great to put faces to names during these events. Some highlights for me were hearing the laughter and conversations at the high tea while our lovely team of L’Oreal makeup artists pampered those attending with mini-makeovers. I enjoyed the great weather and unofficial sculpture judging at the Kaipara Sculpture Gardens, as well as seeing the kids enjoy dinner and play at Ambury Park. It was a lovely breather, and end to a hectic week.

Training

Due to the April school holidays, we have a reduced training schedule at the moment, but do keep an eye out for training that is coming up during the next term (term two training schedule is due to go live during the holidays) – you can find out what is available online and in person HERE.

Events

We are already planning the next connection event later this year, keep an eye out for details to save the date.

Support Groups

Browns Bay Coffee and Beach Walk

Monday 22 April, 10:30am-12:30pm. Join us for a wander along Browns Bay Beach (weather permitting) followed by a hot drink at Coffee Club. All welcome. Beach Walk – meet at the car park located at the corner of Beach Front Lane. Coffee Club – 38 Clyde Road, Browns Bay.

Royal Oak Coffee Group (NEW Meeting Location!)

Thursday 18 April, 10.00am-12.00pm at Oak Eatery, Royal Oak Mall, Level 1 Shop 51, 691 Manukau Road, Royal Oak – lift access available to upstairs.

Sole Caregivers Virtual Group

Date TBC, 7:45pm-9.00pm. Contact me if you’d like to be contacted when the next meeting date has been confirmed.

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.

Do you have any ideas on how we can bring Auckland caregiver members together in 2024? 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.

Tiaki i a koutou anō, look after yourselves!  

Christie