March 2014
TE AO HOU TRUST KŌRERO Nau Mai, Haere Mai : Our first pānui for 2014
KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE IN CARS In November 2013 a law change regarding Child Booster Seats came into effect. It requires that tamariki remain in car seats up to their seventh birthday.
Your responsibilities as the driver (under the law) As the driver, you must make sure that any child under 7 years of age is properly restrained by an approved child restraint that is appropriate for the age and size of the child. They must not travel in the car if you can't put them in an approved child restraint. The vehicle's safety belt on its own is not an approved child restraint. At a Police check in Opotiki in November 2013 it was identified that 78% of children were incorrectly restrained. Te Ao Hou Trust has met with Aroha Harris (Plunket
Care for our children, they are precious. Tiakina ā tātou tamariki, mokopuna.
Relationship Manager) and local Plunket staff to facilitate opportunities with organisations on specific projects to reduce the rates of children being hurt or killed as a result of not
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being correctly restrained in their car seats.
Whānau Ora Team ............ 2
Contact Energy donated 300 child booster seats throughout
Rotorua Health Camp Visit ............................................ 2
NZ for whānau who meet the criteria.
If you would like to
apply for a child booster seat give us a call on 073156266 or call at our office-38 King Street, Opotiki.
Kaupapa Māori Ante-Natal and Parenting Education Programme ........................ 2 Accreditation ..................... 3 Riders Against Teenage Suicide ................................ 3 Other News ........................ 3 The Team ........................... 4 Measles Info ....................... 5 Flu Vaccine Info ................. 6
Stage 1 Rear-Facing
Stage 2 Forward-facing
Stage 3 Booster
TOI ORA WHĀNAU ORA TEAM Kia ora te whānau; ngā mihi kia koutou mō te tau hou nei, engari he tūreiti ai heoi ano he mihi hoki. 2014 has certainly started with a BANG! Whānau have been seeking support for a variety of diverse situations and challenges. Making that first step to reach out is often the hardest decision on the journey to self-management and the Whānau Ora team find it very rewarding to support whānau in gaining the knowledge to overcome those many challenges and continue on the path to Toiora. To our fellow support workers within our community and further afield in the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty, a big mihi and may we continue to combine our efforts for the wellbeing of our community. Chris Maxwell—Kaiārahi Oranga
ROTORUA HEALTH CAMP On the 18th of April 2013, Te Puna Whaiora Children’s Health Camps nationally launched its new name, Stand Children’s Services Tu Maia Whānau. Opotiki has two Health Camp options for children from this area; they can either attend the Gisborne Health Camp or Tu Maia Whānau Camp in Rotorua. Recently the Whānau Ora team took the opportunity to visit the Tu Maia Whānau Camp located in Rotorua due to a number of local families engaging in their services. Rotorua’s Stand Children’s Services provide shortterm residential and non-residential programmes in a caring, supportive and healthy environment for primary school children aged from 5-12 years. These programs are offered to children with health or behavioral problems, those with low self- esteem and/ or home problems, and those who have been victims of abuse. They receive training and education around developing social skills and peer relationships, and they are also provided with time out and respite care. Programmes have been produced for a variety of child’s needs including anger management, loss and grief and which all helps towards building resilience for children and their families. Mentoring services are also offered to children who are physically, socially or emotionally disadvantaged. Please call us with any queries. 2
KAUPAPA MĀORI ANTE-NATAL & PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAMME Te Ao Hou Trust now offers a Kaupapa Māori Ante-Natal and Parenting Education Programme facilitated by Te Ha Ora which will be delivered throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Te Ha Ora was created by local To re re midwife, Lisa Kelly and is a holistic, hands’ on approach for hapu māma and their whānau. It was designed to provide a more culturally appropriate antenatal education for Māori women and comprises three distinct resources, Te Kura Whānau – Te Kura Whakapapa, Kia Maumahara and Wahine Marohirohi. Each resource is unique and encompasses Māori Tikanga and traditional Māori birthing practices. Women will learn about pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding through a Te Ao Māori world view. Chris Maxwell, Wendy O’Connell & Anatia Gaskill visit Tu Maia Whānau Camp in Rotorua
ACCREDITATION FORMALISED
Following a robust scrutiny of Te Ao Hou Trust by Te Wana auditors, we are pleased to announce that the Quality Improvement Council have endorsed Te Ao Hou Trust’s application for accreditation. The Standards and accreditation program provide a thorough and wide-ranging review of organisational systems across multiple areas, including: Governance, corporate systems, service delivery, and external relationships. A wide range of health and community service organisations of all sizes chose QIC accreditation because it involves a whole-of-organisation continuous quality improvement approach with the aim of increasing organisational capacity. QIC accreditation is more than a compliance-based program; it recognises strengths and areas for improvement, helping organisations to identify quality improvement priorities. The Standards and accreditation program focus on a continuous quality improvement approach and help to build organisational capacity. www.qip.com.au tewana.org.nz
KIA PIKI TE ORA TEAM KŌRERO The R.A.T.S are coming to Opōtiki Riders Against Teenage Suicide
ALL Te Ao Hou staff hold Current First Aid Certificates Injury Scenario’s from First Aid Refresher Course
Fire Evacuation & Warden training On March 10th all staff from Te Ao Hou and 7 from Te Runanga o te Whānau completed a combined Fire Warden and Evacuation training. The practical use of fire extinguishers took place at the Waiotahi Contractors yard and all trainees experienced putting out a fire with an extinguisher. Rawiri Waititi & Wendy O’Connell
Kia Piki te Ora (Māori Suicide Prevention) will be hosting the R.A.T.S on May 17th to launch YOUTH WEEK 2014!!! Many thanks to our Kawerau whānau who travelled up to Kaikohe with me to ‘tono’ for the R.A.T.S to come our way...ngā mihi e hoa mā. Kaimanaaki Anatia Gaskill is now Opotiki Maori Women’s Welfare League Kuia & Kaumatua Programme Co-ordinator. The programme runs Tuesday fortnightly. Anatia is enjoying the vibrant kaumatua that bring along a precious smile and gem’s of knowledge. Kawerau whānau Peta Ruha & Maureen Hata
Flying the flag with Waipoua Forest whānau
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WHĀNAU ORA Our WHĀNAU ORA is about empowering WHĀNAU to achieve TOIORA (overall wellbeing) OUR APPROACH TO WHĀNAU ORA The role of the Whānau Ora Team is to work with you and your whānau to develop a whānau ora plan which identifies your goals. We will provide you with a list of the options of the various services available (agencies and providers) that you are able to use in helping you to achieve this plan. The team’s task is to support and mentor the whānau through the journey.
KIA PIKI TE ORA—ALL AGE SUICIDE PREVENTION The NZSP Action Plan 2013-2016 has a clear focus on suicide prevention for Maori and Pasifika. The plan includes actions to build the capacity of Maori whānau, hapu and iwi, Pasifika families and communities prevent suicide, supported by stronger leadership and culturally relevant education and training.
Back: Chris Maxwell-Kaiārahi Oranga
There are five objectives for the NZ Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2013-2016
Justine Quensell-Kaimanaaki/ Kaiwhakarite
1. Support families, whānau, hapu, iwi and communities to prevent suicide
Front: Anatia Gaskill-Kaimanaaki
2. Support families, whānau, hapu and communities after suicide
TOI ORA WHĀNAU ORA TEAM
Wendy O’Connell-Whānau Ora Nurse PO Box 315 Opotiki 3162 38 King Street Opotiki 3122 Phone: 07 3156266 Fax: 07 3156970 E-mail: admin@teaohou.org.nz
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3. Improve services and support for people at high risk of suicide who are receiving government services 4. Use social media to prevent suicide 5. Strengthen the infrastructure for suicide prevention KIA PIKI TE ORA TEAM Irene Walker—Western Bay of Plenty Coordinator
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Emma Kutia-Eastern Bay of Plenty Coordinator
THINK MEASLES Measles is an extremely contagious viral infection and can be more serious than people may think. Of the people infected with measles in 2011, more than one in six who caught it needed hospital treatment. One in three people with measles develops complications, including ear infections, pneumonia or diarrhoea. Immunisation is the best way to protect you and others from the disease. If a person suspects they have measles, they should call their family doctor of Healthline on 0800 311 116, for advice as soon as possible. It’s important they call before visiting a doctor or emergency department, because measles is easily passed on from one person to another. Phoning ahead helps ensure steps are taken to avoid spreading measles in the waiting room.
How is measles spread? Measles is a highly infectious virus that spreads easily from person to person through the air, via breathing, coughing and sneezing. It affects both children and adults. If you have measles, you’re contagious from just before symptoms begin to around four days after the rash appears.
Measles complications Measles can be life threatening: about 1 in 10 people with measles will need hospital treatment. Measles can also lead to other complications, including:
Ear infections (which can cause permanent hearing loss)
Diarrhoea
Pneumonia
Seizures
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)-this is rare, but can cause permanent brain damage or death.
Up to 30 percent of people with measles will develop complications – usually children under five and adults over the age of 20. Measles during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature labour and low birthweight babies. Please see your Doctor if you have any concerns.
Now is the Time to get your Flu Vaccination Available from your Doctor. The influenza virus spreads very quickly from person to person through touch as well as through the air. Immunisation is your best defence against influenza.
IMMUNISATION You can get the vaccine or ‘flu jab’ at your general practice or some pharmacies for a small cost. If you are over 65 or in a high risk group, it will be free. Some workplaces also offer a free immunisation programme for staff. The vaccine is usually available from late February/early March until the end of July. The vaccines available in New Zealand during 2014 will provide protection against:
A(H1N1): an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like strain
A(H3N2): an A/Texas/50/2012 (H3N2)-like strain
B: a B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like strain. For more information, phone 0800 Immune (0800 466 863) or visit Fight Flu
STOP THE SPREAD OF THE FLU If you are unwell, stay at home until you are better. Follow basic hygiene practices:
Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds
and dry them for 20 seconds – or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Don’t share drinks.
Avoid crowded places. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze – then put the tissue in a lined bin.