Upper Hutt Community Chatter - Spring 2014

SPRING 2014

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Community Networking FORUMS Mark these dates in your calendar:

Wednesday 17 September, 12.30-1.30pm

Do you have an event or valuable information that an e!

15 October, 12.30-1.30pm ScWednesday m you wish to share with the Upper Hutt Community?

Wednesday November, If so, 19 you can send your content12.30-1.30pm to community@uhcc.govt.nz The content deadlines for the next two issues of Chatter are:

Upper Hutt City Library’s Central • Friday NovemberLibrary 7 2014 - Summer Issue

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• Monday February 9 2015 - Autumn Issue

Third Wednesday of every month!

Community Networking Forums are a great chance for Upper Hutt community groups to come together to talk, plan + help each other out!

For more information, please feel free to contact Emma Laidlow, Administration and Funding Officer at Upper Hutt City Council phone (04) 527 2793 email emma.laidlow@uhcc.govt.nz

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W E L C O M E T O C H AT T E R It’s great to see the daffodils

award. I have

and blossoms appearing,

to admit to

although it does make me

getting a tear in my

wonder where the year has

eye as I listened to what

gone!

this Centre means to the young mums and their

I felt both privileged and

babies who attend the

humbled to have attended the recent Community Awards.

Supported by Wellington

Heretaunga College Teen Parent Unit – truly inspirational.

International Airport and the

A huge congratulations to

Wellington Community Trust.

Titiro Whakamua and all of the

These annual awards celebrate

nominees! To those of you who

and provide well deserved

didn’t participate in this year’s

recognition for the amazing

awards – I look forward to seeing

work our tireless volunteers and

your nominations next time

community do within Upper Hutt.

around in 2015!!

This year 38 nominations were received, with Titiro Whakamua

Debbie Duncan

Early Childhood Education Centre taking out the supreme email

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Community Services Manager phone (04) 527 2116 debbie.duncan@uhcc.govt.nz

Do you have an event or valuable information that you wish to share with the Upper Hutt Community?

If so, you can send your content to community@uhcc.govt.nz The content deadlines for the next two issues of Chatter are: • Friday November 7 2014 - Summer Issue • Monday February 9 2015 - Autumn Issue

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C OM M U N I T Y D E VE LO P ME N T Spring already! Reflecting on

remain engaged in school right

the year gone by, there’s been

from the early years, through

a common theme in the breeze

RAAYS. Our Council-led truancy

which we, as a city, continue to

service brings schools together

face head on.

to find non-attendance solutions

RANGATAHI: our youth need our help, all of it. Amongst the ocean of bright sparks who thrive in school, extra-curricular activities and have good relationships with family and friends, there are still some who struggle to feel connected. We all know that feeling isolated

CYF and seven of our amazingly proactive schools – Trentham, St Joseph’s, Mangaroa, Plateau, Oxford Crescent, Fergusson Intermediate and Heretaunga College. We commend them!!

Want more info? Contact alison. black@uhcc.govt.nz

from your whanau, school or

On a brighter note, September

peer groups can lead to truancy,

often brings out something

alcohol and drug abuse and

special in people. A second

destructive behaviour that

wind or perhaps just a glow that

can have long lasting effects.

they got through winter, funding

Youth Development Upper Hutt

rounds and AGMs! Whatever the

(previously the Upper Hutt Youth

reason for the spring in your step,

Support Network) is working to

make sure you take some time

tackle these hard issues. Want

out to make others working in the

to jump on the bus and help?

community feel good.

Subscribe to their e-newsletter by emailing yduh@googlegroups. com

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alongside HVDHB, HV Police,

One fantastic way to remove yourself from the grind is to acknowledge those around

Community Development

you that relentlessly strive for

are working hard not only

excellence in the corner of the

to place our young people

world we live in. I am talking

into employment through the

about the New Zealander of

Employment Development

the Year Awards for 2015. I was

programme, but to ensure they

humbled to receive a medal and

certificate of achievement at this

and dedication

year’s New Zealander of the Year

to our city and our

awards ceremony and want to

precious whanau that

share this experience with you,

create the warmth and

to pass the opportunity forward.

identity of Upper Hutt. Your work

Although you never find out who

does not go unnoticed.

nominates you, the surprise and acknowledgment knocks you off your feet and feeds the soul.

Don’t forget to utilise the skills and expertise of the Community Development team, they’re a

We have plenty of dedicated

passionate team of women who

community-minded entrepreneurs

are marching to the beat of your

who devote their personal

drum too!

time to serving the Upper Hutt community. These are the people that manage to help others every single day, to build a stronger community. We also have incredible organisations and community groups who are committed and passionate about creating a better NZ, a place for our children to thrive. Think about it.

Nominations are now open, for more information visit www.nzawards.org. nz or www.facebook.com/

I’ll still be on the Board of Trustees at St Joseph’s Catholic and Fergusson Intermediate Schools and a super active Trustee/ Communications Officer for the Trentham Community House, so if you want to get in contact regarding any of those three amazing community spaces, while I’m gone, please email me on jess.setu@gmail.com “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way”

newzealanderoftheyear As I sign out from Chatter and fall off the Council radar from 31 October to have baby #3, I want to thank you all for your hard work

Jessica Setu Community Development Team Leader phone (04) 527 2794 email jessica.setu@uhcc.govt.nz

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FUNDING Do you have a great idea for a

have never applied

community-led arts project that

for funding before

would tap into a broad, diverse or

then you are welcome to

young audience?

come along to our funding

The second round of the Creative Communities Funding Scheme is open for applications as of 1 September. The Creative

application workshop on Tuesday 9 September. It will run from 6-7pm at Trentham Community House located at 71 Merton Street.

Communities grants are funds

The workshop is designed to provide

that are administered through the

you with practical tools to create a

Upper Hutt City Council on behalf of

winning application. Whether you’re

Creative New Zealand.

a first time applicant or want to brush

The fund aims to inspire communities to create great arts projects of all descriptions. It is available for any project that provides opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in, arts activities. It is about getting people involved in creating art at the ground level. Any kind of arts project is eligible to apply for funds, just as long as it comes

up on your submission skills, this will be an insightful and educational hour!

So come along with your creative project idea and an application form and we can help you with the rest.

Application forms can be found on the Upper Hutt City Council website www. upperhuttcity.com/funding-assistance along with more information from Creative New Zealand.

under one of Creative New Zealand’s three main criteria of broad community involvement, diversity or young people.

Also, if you have a great idea but

Emma Laidlow Administration & Funding Coordinator phone (04) 527 2793 email emma.laidlow@uhcc.govt.nz

Over the page are just a couple of examples from over 1200+ different funding opportunities listed on FundView. Don’t forget, you can visit Upper Hutt City Library to use FundView for free!

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The Mazda Foundation Trust A national fund for groups or

of culture and education to

organisations who qualify for

achieve excellence at all levels

income tax deductible gifts whose

in the community

application fits within the areas outlined in the Mazda Foundation Grant guidelines.

The Mazda Foundation Trust aims include (but are not limited to) the provision of financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: •• Assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, •• Assistance in the advancement

•• Assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, with particular emphasis on children from deprived backgrounds •• Assistance in the arts where the goal is to educate the NZ public about NZ culture.

Closing date:

Tuesday 30 September 2014

Community Engagement Fund Hutt City Council The Hutt City Council Community

core business of the council as

Engagement fund is for groups

identified in their Long Term Plan.

whose activities directly benefit the Lower Hutt community.

Examples include the running of sports tournaments, food and

The purpose of the fund is

cultural festivals, heritage events,

to support the development

community Christmas celebrations,

of a positive healthy city by

youth group events and projects

contributing financially to local

run by the elderly or citizens

organisations. This aims to

associations.

strengthen the community support network in Lower Hutt.

Closing date:

Tuesday 30 September 2014

They are looking to fund projects that either support the local community plan or support the 7

Creative Communities Funding Scheme Workshop With the opening of the second round of Creative Communities funding for 2014 the Upper Hutt City Council and Creative NZ have decided to hold a funding application workshop!

If you would like to learn about how to create a winning funding application, register by contacting Emma Laidlow at funding@uhcc.govt.nz

Tuesday 9 September 6.00pm-7.00pm Trentham Community House 8

E M P LOYME N T D E VE LO P ME N T Hello! We have another exciting time ahead, with the extension of our Employment Development contract enabling us to offer you additional programmes to assist you with your employment search.

in entering.

Keep an eye out for our next Women’s Breakfast Club too, this is a great programme designed to offer participants tools and skills such as tailored CV and cover

Coming up over the next couple

letter writing, interview styles, tips

of months we will be hosting some

and presentation to enhance

Career Choice Seminars. The

employment opportunities.

seminars will be held over 8 weeks, in the kids’ section of the Library for an hour at the usual Careers

Contact me to register your interest for the next course.

Clinic time (Thursday 11.30am).

There will be a number of different speakers from different industries, so this is a great opportunity to come along and hear more about a career you might be interested

Melanie Baxter Community Development Advisor phone 04 527 2169 ext 495 email melanie.baxter@uhcc.govt.nz

Breakfast Club The next Upper Hutt Women’s

CVs, plus an opportunity to talk

Breakfast Club will be starting

to experienced professionals from

in the next couple of months.

the business world.

The course is designed to offer participants tools and skills to enhance employment opportunities. There are great

If you would like more information, or to register your interest for the next course, please contact Melanie Baxter 04 527 2795, Melanie.Baxter@uhcc.govt.nz

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P O P U L AT I O N G R O U P S Kia ora! As the seasons change

and H20 Xtream

we welcome new celebrations

during the week.

and projects aimed at creating

For more details visit

healthier communities. To

www.upperhuttcity.com/

celebrate UN International Day of

positiveageing

Older Persons, we have Positive Ageing Week (20-27 September) which will feature a variety of fun and interesting workshops, family friendly events, and some that will get you moving.

There will be a grand opening on Saturday 20 September at Upper Hutt City Library with an Antiques Roadshow, live music and community group stalls.

Be sure to check out what’s happening at Expressions and the Library, as well as with Activation

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A little later in the year, Aotearoa celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week (6-12 October) with the theme of Keep Learning, because if we keep learning, we enjoy better mental health.

For more information visit www. mentalhealth.org.nz.

SofĂ­a Robinson Community Development Advisor phone (04) 527 2798 email sofia.robinson@uhcc.govt.nz

positive ageing WEEK 2014

Come, have fun, connect and learn how to age brilliantly!

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Engage As You Age

Memories of Main Street

Antiques Roadshow & Community Groups Expo

Upper Hutt City Library, 2pm, Free

Pop-Up Museum, 2nd Floor of The Mall, 10am-3pm from 24-27 September, Free

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Tools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop

Free Swim Day at H20 Xtream Aquatic Centre

Upper Hutt City Library, 6.45pm, Free

H20 Xtream, Free all Day for 60+ year olds

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Tools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop

Retain your Independence Information Session

Upper Hutt City Library, 10am, Free

Upper Hutt City Library, 10am-3pm, Free

WWI: Tracing the Footsteps from Trentham

Glow Worm Walk Tunnel Gully carpark, 6:30pm, Free

Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 3pm, Free FOR MORE DETAILS, UPDATES AND CANCELLATIONS PLEASE VISIT:

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Tools for Cognitive Wellbeing Positive Ageing Week 2014

Would you like to learn more about

There will be two free workshops,

how to improve your well-being

both held at Upper Hutt City

and resilience? Come along to a

Library’s Central Library as part of

free interactive workshop to hear

Positive Ageing Week:

about what daily habits and skills

•• Tuesday 23 September, 10am

help us to feel good and cope well, even when things are hard.

Expect to leave the session with lots

•• Wednesday 24 September, 6.45pm.

of practical ideas to use. Funded

by Age Concern, the sessions will be facilitated by Gaynor Parkin, Clinical Psychologist at Umbrella Health.

Community Law Manual Released Community Law have released

solutions and answers to common

the 2014-2015 edition of their

legal questions.

Community Law Manual.

However, for legal advice it is

The Manual is designed to help

important to consult a lawyer.

everyday people help themselves,

You can access free legal advice

and is set out in an accessible

at Upper Hutt City Library’s

way for users. It deals with a wide

Community Law Hot Seat

variety of personal and community

every Monday 2 - 3pm or call

issues, as well as providing

Community Law on (04) 499 2928.

The manual is available at Upper Hutt City Library or online at: www.communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual 12

SAFETY Safety Week is coming up

sure you have

in October, so it is a good

something to eat;

opportunity to stop and think

always have a sober

about any potential situations that

driver and look after

could put you or your family at

yourself and your mates.

risk. A few simple changes to your home or lifestyle can dramatically reduce your chance of injury.

The three most common areas where injury will occur are sport and recreation, alcohol and steps and stairs. Here are some helpful

•• Steps and Stairs – most of these injuries happen at home. So, make sure your stairs are free from clutter; take your time, especially if the steps are wet or slippery and ensure your steps are well lit.

hints you may like to consider:

Stay warm and safe, and don’t

•• Sport and Recreation –

forget you can collect your free

staying active is important but

windscreen ice scrapers from

remember to warm up and

reception at the Upper Hutt City

cool down; treat injuries early

Council.

and ensure you participate in a variety of activities.

•• Alcohol – the more you drink the more likely you are to hurt yourself; pace yourself with

Alison Black Community Development Advisor phone 04 527 2792 email alison.black@uhcc.govt.nz

non-alcoholic drinks and make

Learn how you can unleash the power of technology in your organisation David from the TechSoup New Zealand team will conduct a lunchtime workshop from 12.30 to 1.30pm on Wednesday 8 October at Upper Hutt City Library to show you how.

Save the date!

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Transact shake hands with Trentham Community House Trentham Community House has

following observation: “Trentham

appointed their first Community

Community House provides a

Development Worker, as a result of

sanctuary for those in the Trentham

private sponsorship by energy sector

community seeking support to deal

business Transact.

with poor health, financial hardship,

Over the last year, the community house has been operating purely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers in the community.

Residents in the Trentham area, passionate about keeping their community house open to support

social isolation, violence and crime. Transact is honoured to be associated with an endeavour like this, that is very much needed, and is being carried out in a spirit of kindness and generosity”.

local whanau, walked side by side

The Trentham Community House

with the charitable trust board

Charitable Trust has successfully

of trustees whilst the search for

appointed Mrs Maureen Fox as the

funding was underway for a paid

Community Development Worker.

Community Development Worker.

Maureen, an Upper Hutt resident,

We are pleased to announce that Transact Management Limited, a firm that provides commercial,

has an in-depth background in community work and working with both agencies and community.

regulatory and operational

The Trust’s Treasurer and Secretary,

services in the energy sector, has

Mr Chris Carson, acknowledges the

committed to funding a Community

hard work of volunteers and the fresh

Development Worker until March

opportunity this appointment brings

2015, at which time funding will be

to the community.

reviewed. Transact’s Managing Director, David Bott, visited Trentham Community House and identified the importance of the community house immediately. Mr Bott made the 14

educational underachievement,

Mr Carson says “the appointment of the Community Development Worker is a major step forward for the Trentham Community House.

The position is the linchpin between

residents and not for profit and

the volunteers and the Trentham

government agencies.”

community and will provide the much needed direction for the activities and programmes of the

Trentham Community House

Trentham Community House, while reaching into the community and working alongside the Trentham

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71 Merton Street, Trentham t (04) 528 8259 trenthamcommunityhouse@gmail.com

TOP Timberlea TOP Timberlea is about to embark

projects working with gangs across

on a critical element of a project

the country. As a collaborative

which relies heavily on strong

group and community that

community partnership. The

are hungry for positive change

main goal of this initiative is to

and guidance, together we’ll

decrease crime in an effort to

overcome some large barriers and

create safer, healthier dynamics

bring out the strengths in people.

in the neighbourhood. We’ll be looking at how we can work closer with residents to prevent violence, alcohol, drug abuse and vandalism.

Want to promote your upcoming programme or service to the Timberlea community? We produce a monthly community newsletter that is delivered to

An exciting opportunity is coming

every household. This is a great

up as we bring Jude Simpson into

way to improve knowledge of and

the picture. Some of you may

engagement with your service!

have heard of Jude, a family

Just email your contribution to

violence prevention advocate

community@uhcc.govt.nz by the

who has done some amazing

20th of the month.

work alongside NZ Police and the It’s not OK! campaign. She’ll be sharing some of her successful 15

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Thank you very much to the 139 community groups who have answered the 2014 Community Services Survey. We really appreciate the time you took to fill out the survey, as you’ve provided valuable information that will inform our work.

As mentioned in the last Chatter, we are in the process of updating our Community Directory. Unfortunately the development of an online option has meant the planning of

It was really interesting to see

the update has taken a bit longer

the great digital shift coming

than anticipated, but we are ready

through, with more and more

to collect the information now. So if

community groups preferring to

you would like your organisation to

access information online and

be listed, please complete the form

communicate via email. 83% of

online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/

respondents said they would like

uhdirectory. You can also fill out a

access the Community Directory

hardcopy form, which you can pick up

via a searchable website, whereas

from the Library if you haven’t received

only 17% still prefer to receive a

one via post. Please ensure the form

printed version. So the majority of

is completed by 19 September to be

you might be interested to know

certain your organisation will be listed in

that Community Services are

the Directory.

currently investigating the option of a searchable online directory, but we will also provide a printed version of the 2014-2015 Directory this year.

You will be able to meet me and representatives of Council’s Community Development and Community Engagement teams at

Two-thirds of the respondents

the monthly Community Network

have asked to receive regular

Meetings on the third Wednesday of

email updates from Community

each month in the Central Library’s

Development and over half of

Rotary Lounge.

the community groups would like to access information through a website, with many wishing to receive an alert when anything new is added. This is something that we are 16

also investigating.

Jula Goebel Community Engagement Team Leader phone (04) 529 0083 email jula.goebel@uhcc.govt.nz

MAKE SURE YOUR ORGANISATION GETS LISTED Upper Hutt City Community Directory 2014-2015 Community organisations and service providers in Upper Hutt are invited to provide their details for inclusion in the 2014-2015 Upper Hutt City Community Directory.

You can update your organisations details here: www.upperhuttcity.com/Community-Directory or grab a form from Upper Hutt City Library.

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Communications boost for community organisations The Community Comms Collective is a group of experienced

the support of Volunteer Wellington

communications practitioners

and provides useful resources for

looking to give back to the

not-for-profits on its website www.

community using their professional

communitycomms.org.nz.

skills. The collective aims to provide a communications boost to community organisations in the greater Wellington region to help their efforts go further.

If you are a community group in need of some communications expertise, you can get in touch through the website or by emailing comms@communitycomms.

It does this by matching

org.nz. Likewise, if you are a

community organisations

communications professional

with one of its network of

keen to volunteer or gain more

experienced communications

communications experience in

professionals, depending on what

new areas, then get in touch. Any

communications help is needed.

time you can give will make a

The collective also runs regular

difference.

communications workshops with

www.communitycomms.org.nz

Money Week Banner??

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UPPER HUTT CITY LIBRARY

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES As part of Council’s Positive

Spaces are limited

Ageing Week, Upper Hutt City

so ensure you register

Library is hosting an exciting

for one of these free

line-up of events including two

workshops.

interactive well-being workshops

by Umbrella Health that look at daily habits and skills to help us feel good and cope well, even when things are hard. I attended a similar session provided by the same company and found their practical sessions very helpful in managing stress and coping with the demands of life.

I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone. There is a morning workshop on Tuesday 23 September (10am - 12pm) and an evening workshop on Wednesday 24 September starting at 6.45pm to cater for those who work.

Scan m e! email? newsletter by e the Library Want to receiv Jrt /t m ://eepurl.co de or go to http Scan the QR co

On Thursday 25 September, Lancinne from Disability Information Equipment Centre will be at our Central Library from 10am - 3pm with various products and equipment that can assist you. This is an opportunity to discuss your needs so you can enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and independence. More information on Positive Aging Week will be available from the Library late August.

Keep up with the latest community news and events in between Chatter issues by signing up to receive Upper Hutt City Library’s monthly newsletter!

Erica Herron Community Programmes Coordinator phone (04) 527 2171 email erica.herron@uhcc.govt.nz

SEPT 29 - OC T 10 S C H O O L H O L I DAY F U N AT U P P E R H U T T C I T Y L I B R A RY

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MAIN STREET POP UP MUSEUM, 2 ND FLOOR OF THE MALL 24 - 27 10AM AM - 2PM 24 27 SEPTEMBER, September, 10 PM Photographic displays of Main Street over the decades, from Upper Hutt City Library’s Heritage Collections. You’re invited to digitally record your memories of Main Street or bring photos to share.

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Supported by:

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Local Area Coordination Is coming to the Hutt Valley!!

Local Area Coordinators (LACs) have taken up residence at the Trentham Community House. Local Area Coordination is a powerful innovation to connect disabled people and their whﾄ］au, with their community.

Your LACs seek to nurture local solutions and build your capacity to help you become more self-sufficient and confident when connecting with your community.

LACs work ALONGSIDE disabled people; not leading, not doing, BUT alongside.

Local Area Coordination in the Hutt Valley covers the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt City Council boundaries.

LACs will help with: Identifying what a good everyday life means for you Develop plans with you, to achieve your desires, aspirations and goals Access your natural supports to help you achieve these goals Empower you to become more independent

For more information: Email: lac@lifeunlimited.net.nz Website: www.lifeunlimited.net.nz/lac/ Or come and see us:

Trentham Community House 71 Merton Street, Upper Hutt 5018 Phone: 04 528 8259

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT My name is Wendy and I am the Neighbour Support Co-ordinator for Upper Hutt. I started in this role in March and have developed a real passion for this community.

I think that we can learn a lot from what the Cantabrians are currently going and have been though, and I believe that having a close knit community makes everybody stronger and more able to handle what is thrown at them.

Upper Hutt Leader photo.

I would like to see the way

Neighbourhood Support would

Neighbourhood Support is

like to see more of a presence

portrayed in the community

in Upper Hutt and we have a

change – from an image of

few neat ideas to be rolled out

watching your neighbour to the

in the next few months including

idea of supporting your neighbour.

setting up a display in the Upper

This can only be done if we

Hutt Mall and establishing Junior

can trust each other and work

Neighbourhood Support in some

together.

of our local Primary Schools!

I currently have 77 groups in

We are also working closely with

Upper Hutt, and since starting I

WREMO to make sure that we

have assisted in setting up seven

are all prepared in the event of a

new ones. There are a few holes

major emergency.

throughout Upper Hutt where we could do with some more groups,

So watch this space!

namely Totara Park and Riverstone Terraces, so if you are in those

Wendy

areas give me a call or come

Neighbourhood Support Upper Hutt phone (04) 527 2351

in and see me. I’m based in the Upper Hutt Police Station.

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Facebook for over 50’s Do you want to learn to use Facebook to keep in contact with your children/grandchildren?

Learn in the comfort of your own home either one-on-one or with a group of up to three friends.

Adaptive Technology offers a three hour course about Facebook and creating your very own Facebook

Fees include travel within Upper

page. Topics include:

Hutt & course notes.

•• What is Facebook?

•• Getting Started with Facebook •• Understand Facebook Privacy

•• Three hour course $190 or $100 per 1 ½ hour session per person.

•• Groups of up to four receive a 10% discount per person. $170

•• Adjusting Your Privacy Settings

for three hour session or $90 per

•• Creating a Facebook page

1 ½ hour session per person.

Sessions can be done in one three hour block or split into two smaller

To book your place, call 04 528 7600 or email genevieve@adaptivetech.co.nz

blocks of 1½ hours.

www.adaptivetech.co.nz

Common Ground aims to ensure parents, families, whānau and friends of young people have easy access to information that will help them support young people to manage hard times, and enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.

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Work from Home Become an Educator today!

As a Barnardos KidStart Childcare Educator, we guarantee no day will ever be the same.

Every minute of your day will be so rewarding as you help children learn, play and grow.

You will care for and educate children from birth to five years of age in your own home, plus we will provide all the training and support you need.

We are looking for new educators to join our friendly, experienced and supportive team.

Barnardos, trusted in your community for over 40 years.

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positive

practical

fun

Building Awesome Whānau A six session course for parents of 0 - 12 year olds Tiaki Tamariki Maia If you’re looking after tamariki, The Parenting Place can help you become an awesome parent or grandparent or caregiver – even more awesome than you already are!

Whether you are already a super-parent or one who is struggling, Building Awesome Whānau will give you lots of good ideas.

There are six sessions with a small group of other parents and a friendly facilitator. You’ll watch short video clips (featuring Pio Terei and other parents) and then discuss how the ideas could work at your place.

No tests, no judgement, no boring bits... just lots of fun and useful stuff. And it’s made right here in little ol’ Aotearoa,.

Session one Laying the foundations – Building your family on aroha Session two Parents are the roof - Protecting your whānau Session three The walls of the whare – Boundaries to keep the good stuff in and the bad stuff out Session four Keeping it sweet – Atmosphere is everything!

Session five Cool korero - Communication Session six Outside the whare – Living in the big wide world

Thursdays 4th September to 9th October 2014 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Richmond Services, Level 1, 20 Daly Street, Lower Hutt Cost: $75pp, $110 couple (subsidies available) Bookings essential as this is a small group course.

Contact: Natalie P 934 8483 E HuttKapiti@theparentingplace.com This Toolbox is for parents and caregivers. Please make your own childcare arrangements.

Toolbox courses are free to foster carers, whanau caregivers, adopters, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Home for Life Parents thanks to government funding. We are also able to offer free training for participants wishing to become Toolbox facilitators.

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presents

Friday 5 September 7 - 10pm Pool Entry | All Ages

Free Slides Live DJ

Supported by:

Prizes

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Xtream Carnival H2O Xtream welcome back festival

Saturday 6 September 11am - 5pm Come and meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse!!

Face Painting Inflatables

Apple Bobbing Cream-a-Lifeguard

and much much more...

For more info: 04 527 2113 h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz www.h2oxtream.com Proudly supported by:

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make your voice heard.

enrol to vote.

Visit our website elections.org.nz

Freetext your name and address to 3676

Freephone 0800 36 76 56

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Accessibility and Elections All New Zealanders have the right

•• Information and consultation

to have their voices heard, and the

opportunities in New Zealand

Electoral Commission has worked

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closely with the disability sector over the past few years to make it easier for people with disabilities to enrol and vote in general elections. The Access 2020 disability strategy aims to identify and reduce barriers that

•• DVD resource kits and facilitation guides for voters with an intellectual disability •• Plain English resources including posters, booklets and DVDs

disabled people may encounter

The Commission has also consulted

when enrolling and voting at

on a proposal to extend telephone

elections. Changes to support the

dictation voting services to voters

Access 2020 strategy include:

who are blind or visually impaired

•• Information in accessible

or have another disability that means they are unable to vote

formats including Braille, large-print, audio format and screenreader files

independently and in secret.

www.elections.org.nz

For more information on the Commission’s resources for people with disabilities you can go to www.elections.org.nz or give them a call on 0800 36 76 56.

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