November 2023 Caregiver News: Auckland Region

Kia ora e hoa mā, hello friends,

I don’t know about you, but I am always surprised that it is this time of year again. I hope as you think back on what 2023 has involved for you, some of the ‘small wins’ and successes for you and your tamariki come to mind. As you take that calming breath to prepare yourself for the rush of the last couple of months of the year, may you have something to look forward to that will pull you through the busyness (for me it’s the hope of sunshine-filled days at the beach this summer period).

TRAINING

The final Auckland in-person training for 2023 is Family Dynamics- Torn Loyalties taking place at Clover Park on the 23rd November. We’ll be exploring ways to strengthen our children’s sense of safety and belonging, while helping them navigate their relationships and contact with their biological families. More details about this workshop and other online learning opportunities are available at the button below.

If you’re not sure what topic might be most relevant to you and your situation, feel free to reach out to me and we can have a chat about it. Send me a text and I’ll ring you.

EVENTS

Photo: Joe (Regional Committee Member) and the VOYCE Whakarongo Mai team.

The Family Fun Days in Henderson, North Shore and Auckland Central are quickly approaching, if you have managed to snap up some tickets feel free to keep an eye out for the Caring Families Aotearoa banner and come say hi – it would be great to meet you. (There are still tickets available for Henderson and North Shore.)

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.

SUPPORT

We have our last couple of catch ups this coming month for many of our groups. Now is the perfect time to check them out, in time for them to start back up in February 2024.

ROYAL OAK COFFEE GROUP

• Thursday 9 November and Thursday 7 December (final for the year), 10:00AM – 12:00PM.
• Meet in the Party Room (upstairs) at Royal Oak McDonald’s. All are welcome to join us for a kids-free coffee and chat.

POLYNESIAN CAREGIVERS GROUP – For caregivers of polynesian descent, or those caring for a child of polynesian descent.

• Thursday 16 November (final for the year), 10:00AM – 12:00PM. Meet in the Tutakina Room at Clover Park Community House, 16A Israel Avenue.
• Evening Catch Up: For those located further south and more available in the evening, my lovely Auckland South colleague, Nu’umoe, is hosting a catch up at McDonalds Takanini for anyone who would like to join for a cuppa and chat at 7:30PM, Thursday 16 November, 226 Great South Road, Takanini 2112. You can let Nu’umoe know you’d like to join here.

Sole caregivers virtual coffee group

• Tuesday 28th November (final for the year), 8:00PM – 9:00PM, we’ll be online from 7:45PM. Text 027 538 9691 or EMAIL ME for the meeting link.

North Shore Catch Up

• Tuesday 28th November, 10:30AM – 12:00PM. I will be at Browns Bay Coffee Club with coffee to share with anyone who’d like to pop in for a chat. Location – 38 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630

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.

Christie