April 2024 Central North Caregiver News

Here we are in April already, and in a couple of weeks we will be at the end of term one. Wow, how time is flying!  Do you have any plans for the school holidays?  I can feel the cold creeping in so time for the winter blankets to come out in our whare (home).  If you have any tips for keeping your whare warm please do share with us on our Private Facebook Group.

What a great week of Foster Care Awareness events Caring Families Aotearoa put on across the country for our members, in collaboration with other supporting agencies.  In our region, we had two events which were held in Tokoroa and Katikati this year.  These events were fantastic with learning, sharing kai, connecting and lots of laughter with a sprinkling of relaxation.

In Tokoroa we participated in the Keeping Memories workshop, shared a beautiful roast lunch and created scrapbooks for our tamariki and rangatahi.

In Katikati we had a beautiful day at Sapphire Springs with the whole family/whānau, swimming, BBQ, giftpacks and spot prizes.  We had a great turnout of approximately 70 whānau/family, and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves.

Training

I’m excited to be facilitating a BRAND NEW training in April! We are very lucky to be the first region in the country to participate in this workshop. See the details below.

The Importance of Play

• 10th of April, 10.00am-2.00pm
• 56 Eighteenth Ave, Tauranga
• Register HERE

With the April school holidays coming up we have a reduced number of online and in person training workshops available at the moment. Our term two schedule is due to go live during the holidays, so check the link below to see what will be coming up in Central North.

SUPPORT

Come along and share with others!

Tauranga Support Group

• 1st Friday of the month – 5th April, 10.30 – 12.00pm
• Venue: 56 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga
• This month’s topic – Allegations
• Shared kai to finish

Rotorua Support Group

• 3rd Friday of the month – 19th of April, 10.30-12.00pm
• Venue: My office – Unit C, 1192 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua
• This month’s topic – Allegations
• Shared kai to finish

Tokoroa Support Group

We are looking for a liaison to run this group. Please EMAIL ME if you are keen to run a group and I can give you further information on what is involved. Support is given to start you off! 🙂

Whakatane Support Group

We are looking for a liaision to run this group. Please EMAIL ME if you are keen to run a group and I can give you further information on what is involved. Support is given to start you off! 🙂

EVENTS

Keep an eye out for our Matariki event that is in the planning stages! I am looking to collaborate with other organisations to make this a special occasion!