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August 2024 Auckland Caregiver News

August 2024 Auckland Caregiver News

August 2024 Caregiver News: Auckland RegionChristie McGiven Auckland Regional Coordinator 0800 693 323 or 027 538 9691 It’s been a varied couple of months with Matariki and school holidays in the mix too - how are you doing? As we head towards Spring, I am looking...

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August 2024 East Coast Caregiver News

August 2024 East Coast Caregiver News

August 2024 East Coast Caregiver NewsJames Uri Regional Coordinator, East Coast 027 204 6908 eastcoast@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora East Coast caregivers! I know June seems like a distant memory, but I wanted to update you on our Matariki event which was a resounding...

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August 2024 Central North Caregiver News

August 2024 Central North Caregiver News

August 2024 Central North Caregiver NewsChristine FrostCentral North Regional CoordinatorPh: 07 281 1137Mob: 027 501 0393 centralnorth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora koutou, The holidays may be over, but now we’re re-learning our back-to-school routines. Not an easy...

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August 2024 North West Caregiver News

August 2024 North West Caregiver News

August 2024 North West Caregiver NewsEbony Phillips North West Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 northwest@caringfamilies.org.nzTena koutou katoa, I hope that you’re all keeping well and healthy over these winter months. Do you know about audiobooks on Spotify?...

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August 2024 Lower North Caregiver News

August 2024 Lower North Caregiver News

August 2024 Lower North Caregiver NewsEbony Phillips Lower North Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 lowernorth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora Lower North Caregivers, I hope that you’re all keeping well and healthy over these winter months. Do you know about audiobooks...

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August 2024 Upper South Caregiver News

August 2024 Upper South Caregiver News

August 2024 Upper South Caregiver NewsDenise GreenUpper South Regional Coordinator03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333 uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora e te whānau/ Greetings friends I write this month with my caregiver hat on. It has been a topsy turvy month in my...

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August 2024 Canterbury Caregiver News

August 2024 Canterbury Caregiver News

Canterbury Regional Coordinator Caroline Graetz 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005Tena koutou katoa, I hope that you’re all keeping well and healthy over these winter months. Thank you everyone who attended the Caregiver Dinners in Rangiora and Lincoln at the end of June. It...

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August 2024 Lower South Caregiver News

August 2024 Lower South Caregiver News

August 2024 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: southsupport@caringfamilies.org.nzTena Koutou Katoa I hope everyone has been staying warm in the extremely cold weather we have had in the South! I have had such a warm welcome from the...

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CEO Message July 2024

CEO Message July 2024

CEO Message July 2024Kia ora With the rising of Matariki signifying the beginning of the Māori New Year, now is a wonderful time to reflect on your health and wellbeing, plan for the future, and share memories of those who have passed. I hope you all managed to pause...

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Update from the Ombudsman

Update from the Ombudsman

Update from the OmbudsmanThe name doesn’t really roll off your tongue, we know. But the Ombudsman can be a valuable resource for caregivers and the children in your care. What does the Ombudsman do? Peter Boshier is New Zealand’s Chief Ombudsman. His main role is to...

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Using PACE with my Children

Using PACE with my Children

Using PACE with my Children"If only I had known about this sooner!" is a common phrase I hear from caregivers who have taken our training, and one I find myself saying a lot lately. When there’s moody behaviour, disrespect and meltdowns in my whare (home), I’m...

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Membership Survey Results 2024

Membership Survey Results 2024

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS 2024 Our annual membership survey was completed by over 1,000 of you. Thank you! Your responses help us understand what is important to you and help shape the decisions we make when evaluating our support, training, events, and day-to-day...

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CEO Message June 2024

CEO Message June 2024

CEO Message June 2024Kia ora It feels like we say this every year, but it’s hard to believe we have already arrived at the beginning of Winter – the months feel like they’re flying by! Time to bring the winter woollies out of hibernation. I hope you all enjoyed a...

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June 2024 Upper North Caregiver News

June 2024 Upper North Caregiver News

June 2024 Caregiver News: Upper North RegionNyvonne Krause Acting Care Manager M: 027 501 0395Kia ora Upper North caregivers, We welcome winter this month, and as much as I love the crisp air, warm porridge, and winter sports,  I admit I do not look forward to the...

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June 2024 Auckland Caregiver News

June 2024 Auckland Caregiver News

June 2024 Caregiver News: Auckland RegionChristie McGiven Auckland Regional Coordinator 0800 693 323 or 027 538 9691 Kia ora e hoa mā, I hope you are keeping warm and well as we head briskly towards the mid-year mark. Many of you have asked if there will be some...

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