RuruHana (Leanne)
Brownie
Upper North Regional Coordinator
09 283 9483 or 027 566 0294
Ngā mihi mahana ki ngā Matua whangai i tēnei marama (Warm greetings to all Caregivers this month).
I hope you all got some down time during the holidays (yeah right, right!). A few less appointments in our busy schedules really can make a difference to our overall wellbeing. Take time to review what are necessary demands and balance these with supports (coffee with a friend, walk on the beach during school hours, or reading a book etc.).
Here are just some of the ‘leftovers’ from five mokopuna staying for the holidays!
TRAINING
We have lots of training opportunities coming up this term. I would love to see you face to face or online. Come along to share stories, learn something from the wisdom in the room and share some kai. To find out more about the courses, or to register, please click on the link.
FACE TO FACE
Whangarei, Tuesday 6th June
- Course: Making Changes – Stability in Hard Times
- Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
- Register: https://bit.ly/3L5MBD3
Dargaville, Monday 19th June
- Course: Helping Children Feel Safe – Providing Structure and Supervision
- Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
- Register: https://bit.ly/40FlVPa
ONLINE
To participate in one of our wide range of online training modules from the convenience of your home, and to register, click below.
SUPPORT
Support Goups coming up:
Whangārei FASD Support Group
- Friday 5th May, 10:30am – 12:00pm, 16A Finlayson Street, Whangārei
Whangārei Support Group
- Monday 8th May, 10:30am – 12:00pm, McDonald’s Party Room, Bank Street
Kaikohe Coffee Club
- Friday 19th May, 10:30am – 1:00pm, Te Pū o Te Wheke Art Gallery, Kaikohe
Awanui Caregiver Get Together
- Wednesday 24th May, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Awanui Playcentre, 172 SH1, Awanui
Please RSVP for any of the above support groups by emailing me at uppernorth@caringfamilies.org.nz
I work Monday and Tuesday 8.30am – 3.30pm, and Wednesday, 8.30 – 4.00pm. At times I’m out of the office for training and support so text before you come. But I always love to see you in my space or I am here for a chat on the phone – 027 566 0294.
Remember to join our private caregiver only Facebook group too, if you haven’t already! Click below to join.
Noho Marino, Noho Hono/Stay Calm, Stay Connected
Nā RuruHana