Kia ora,
My name is Kerri Oliver the new RC for the Lower South Region.
As a qualified Social Worker, I previously worked in the Family Harm and Prison release areas.
I worked for Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin (Woman’s Refuge) and Gore Woman’s Refuge, successfully operating an office in Balclutha and advocating for a Safe House in the Clutha District.
I then moved on to Prisoners Aid and Rehab, working with new releasees who had spent two years or more in Prison.
Kerri Oliver
Lower South / Otago
03 470 1277 or 027 501 0005
This was a challenging role but one that taught me a lot about childhood trauma and the effect this has leading into adult life. This got me interested in supporting you all, the Caregivers that can and do make a difference in changing and healing the lives you commit to caring for.
I look forward to meeting Caregivers in the region and assisting wherever possible.
Training
Our Ako Ngātahi/Learning Together monthly online series is continuing, with this month’s focus on Behavioural Support. Click here for more information or to register.
For more details on our training please check out the calendar and register.
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!
Lower South Support Closed Facebook Group
Keeping PACE – National Conference
21-22 September
Have you had a look at our website about our national conference yet? It’s a fantastic 2 days of learning, meeting, and connecting with other Caregivers and enjoying a fabulous gala dinner. Conference is being hosted in Te Awakairangi (Lower Hutt) this year, contact me if you’d like to consider going, you’ll get so much out of it. More details can be found here.
Stay warm, in heart and body, as you care for the taonga/treasure in your home. Don’t forget to take care of you as well.
Me tiaki, noho pai. Take care and stay well.
Kerri