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Services & Programmes
Our office is open between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.m Helping Migrants Many migrants really appreciate the ability to talk face-to-face with someone from their local community when they need support. All CABs offer a safe space for migrants who want to clarify their rights or need help upholding their rights. In addition to our universal CAB service, CAB North Canterbury has a specialised ‘Migrant Connect’ service that is focused on ensuring that people who have recently moved to Aotearoa New Zealand are able to get face-to-face, personalised help to settle in their new community. The Migrant Connect service is supported by our extensive knowledgebase, which is invaluable in helping with the wide range of issues new migrants have to navigate as they settle into life in our community. If you are a migrant or a newcomer to the Waimakariri District, please come and see us. We’d love to welcome and help you. Language support This year we launched our internal Language Support service. CAB volunteers are able to use the CAB intranet to see when other volunteers across the country are available to assist clients in another language. Currently, we are able to support more than 30 different languages using this service. This is a wonderful example of the way our volunteers work together to support clients. We now also have access to a telephone and video interpreting service through Immigration New Zealand. This complements our own nationwide pool of volunteers who speak various languages. General support If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support on any matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. We’ll even provide a listening ear if that’s what you need. All our services are free and confidential. You can find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email: northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
War Memorial Hall 1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 Office Phone: 03 313 3505 servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz
Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today
Here in New Zealand our Ministry of Social Development, through their Work and Income offices, are able to provide a range of support services, including financial If you are a renter you need to know your assistance, to support a wide range of needs. rights and responsibilities which can help make your renting experience more pleasant.
The types of things they can help with are: Much of the information you’ll • If you’re not working, have lost your job and/or need help to get a job. • If you have urgent or unexpected bills, or maybe a family emergency. • You need help with your living expenses. • A range of services for Seniors. need to know about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant will be covered in your Tenancy Agreement. • A range of services for Youth (16 to 19 However, if you need to know more, or year olds). • Support with health and disability issues.wonder if your landlord is meeting all their • Help for those caring for others. responsibilities under the law, then a great • Help and support for those raising children.place to go to get all the information you’ll • Help for those who’ve had a change in relationship status and need extra need is Tenancy Services. support. • Other benefits and entitlements. Check out their website which gives you The Work and Income website offers a lot of information on how to access help, all the facts. including what support you can receive, as well as all the forms you might need to fill-It also has a great guide called Renting and in. You (available in six languages) which you https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/index.htmlcan download. tenancy.govt.nz/starting-a-tenancy/newHowever, you might be finding the website difficult to navigate, or you’re not sure if you are able to access support at all. You can talk to the great people at Work and to-tenancy/key-rights-and-responsibilities/ Income, and they are only too happy to help. Being a good tenant includes However, if you want to talk to a Financial Mentor first (it’s free and confidential), we communicating with your landlord can discuss your particular situation and support you with your conversations with immediately when anything to do with the Work and Income. property needs attention. In some cases we can even accompany you to Work and Income appointm It is also a good idea that if you are having ents. Or we can work with you on-line using your own MyMSD Log-in to help you navigate the large amount of information available, and help with filling-in forms. difficulty meeting your rental payments to talk to your landlord as soon as possible. They may be able to offer some solutions to Our Financial Mentors are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to help. help your situation. They understand the Work and Income systemHowever, if the relationship between you – and what they don’t know they will certainly find out for you. and your landlord is not good and you
So, if you’d like some support to find out what benefits or extra support you can access, contact us to talk to a Financial Mentor today.
Know your Tenancy Rights (Tenancy Services)
need some advice, Tenancy Services also offer a service where you can get advice relating to your situation. They have a Q&A section on their website tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/ contact-us/ or check out their advice on resolving disputes: tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/ If you prefer to speak to a real person, contact Tenancy Services on 0800 836 262 between 8am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday – note they are not open on public holidays. Discussing you budgeting situation with a Financial Mentor could be helpful as well. It’s free and confidential, our Financial Mentors are friendly and have lots of experience to offer. Contact our Service Manager on 03 315 3505 to make an appointment to discuss your situation.
Bereaved by Suicide? WAVES
A Bereaved by Suicide Group
This grief education programme is for adults (18+) who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know.
The group is facilitated by professional counsellors and educators and runs on a term 4 weeknight (likely to be a Tuesday or Thursday night—TBC) over 8 weeks. The course is evidence based and really does help, whether your loss is from many years ago, or more recent.
Date: Mid Oct—Early Dec (Term 4) 2022. Venue: Rangiora, North Canterbury. (Exact location TBA.) Time: 7.00pm—9.00pm. Cost: Free of charge.
Please contact
To register your interest in attending a Waves Programme contact Yellow Brick Road on rebecca@yellowbrickroad.org.nz 0800 87 66 82, (03) 366 9284 or text 022 369 3582.
Step Ahead Rangiora Rāhina - Monday October 2022
Rāhina - Monday 3rd Rāhina - Monday 10th Rāhina - Monday 17th Rāhina - Monday 24th Rāhina - Monday 31st
10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Decoupage for beginners ($2.50)
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10:30 Walk & Draw - walk to find some spring flowers and sit to sketch them ($2) 10:30 Sign Language with Cam - have a go and learn some basic skills
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10:30 Lunch Prep
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10:30 Doco Group - watch a short documentary and discuss what we have learned 10:30 Team Quiz
11:15 Dancing for Fitness pick your favourite songs and have a dance
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11:15 Meals on Wheels
11:30 Bring your lunch
12:00 Departing to Stanmore to join our walk for Mental Health Awareness Week 12:00 Midday Meal - Fish Pie, Veggies and Dessert ($4.50)
1:30 Next Step Forum come and have your say! 12:00 Bring your lunch
1:30 Walk and a cuppa Ngā Tapuwae o Mua/ Kaiapoi Lakes Reserve
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1:30 Craft - Fimo Clay Squiggle Necklace ($2)
STEP AHEAD
Closed for Labour Day
10:00 Day out to visit Warwickz Farm - wear covered walking shoes. Bring your lunch, sunhat, and water bottle ($7)
Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness 86 Victoria Street, Rangiora, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673
Rāapa - Wednesday 5th Rāapa - Wednesday 12th Rāapa - Wednesday 19th Rāapa - Wednesday 26th
10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning 10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Ice Breaker Game - Have you ever? 11:15 Meals on Wheels
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11:15 Explore and share ideas for mental wellbeing 10:30 Day out to Scarborough and Sumner - walk along the esplanade. Bring your lunch 10:30 Newsletter - preparing to mail out
12:30 Bring your lunch
1:30 Afternoon in Bishopdale to visit Relove Clothing Shop and Aspire Canterbury 12:00 Bring your lunch
1:00 Cuppa out - for newsletter volunteers
10:30 Day out to Malvern Hills Whitecliffs - bring your lunch followed by a walk to explore surroundings
Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness War Memorial Hall, Cnr Albert St & High St BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 0800 688 732 or txt 022 173 1673
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Puāwai - Kai is a free course!
Small changes in the way you live can add up to a big change in your health! Learn about:
Cooking nutritious food for yourself and your whānau Moving more Managing stress Sleeping well
Call today!
Tuesday 18 October to 6 December
6pm to 8pm
Rangiora - venue to be confirmed
8 sessions, 2 hours per week
Call the Puawai team on 0800 333 405 to register your interest
0800 333 405 | puawai@pegasus.org.nz puawai.org.nz
