Kia ora e te whānau,
Welcome to June! I’m not sure about you but I am a little shocked that we are nearly halfway through 2022! I hope you and your tamariki are keeping warm and dry as we settle into the cooler winter months.
At this time of year, some of us will be celebrating Matariki, a time to give thanks for the year that has been and look ahead to the next. How will you be celebrating? Do you have any traditions within your whānau? Are there stories, activities, kai and people that come to mind when you think of Matariki?
Christie McGiven
Auckland Regional Coordinator
0800 693 323
or 027 538 9691
I am reminded that not all tamariki and rangatahi in our care will be able to spend this time with their biological whānau, so whatever form your celebrations take, I hope it is a meaningful time for you and your family over the next few weeks. If you’re interested in exploring some community or home-based activities during Matariki, here a few that might be an option:
- Matariki Community Planting at Puhinui Reserve (Wiri)
- Matariki Rooftop Storytime – Under the Stars (Te Manawa, Auckland Libraries)
- Parāoa Parai: Best Fried Bread Recipe
- Uncle Pare’s Kai: Matariki recipes and kōrero
Training
Training is in full swing this month, there is still time to register for our Difficult Behaviours – Managing Confrontation and Intimidating Interactions workshop (in person). Training dates are:
- Wednesday 8th June 2022, 10:00am – 1:30pm (Silverdale)
- Tuesday 28th June 2022, 9:30am – 1:00pm (Sunnyvale)
There are also plenty of online options if you are unable to make any of the above dates. More information is available at https://myols.net/caringfamilies/category-courses/6
Events
Our wonderful Regional Committee have organised a fun and interesting mid-year event for you and your whānau to enjoy. A fun filled afternoon to learn about the night sky at the Stardome Observatory.
25 June, 3.30 – 5.30
Stardome Observatory,
670 Manukau Rd, Epsom
We are looking forward to being able to come together again in person and connect with you.
Please rsvp on our website. Click the link below.
Virtual Coffee Gathering
If you’d like to connect with other caregivers online, click here to register for our online coffee gatherings, taking place the first Tuesday of the month. We also have an online support group for caregivers parenting children and young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) FASD Support Groups – Caring Families
Tiaki i a koutou anō, look after yourselves!
Christie
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