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Did you know that each year over 2000 people in Aotearoa / New Zealand will have a cardiac arrest outside hospital care, and 1 person in 10 survives. The chance of surviving is much higher when they receive immediate help.
St John as most of us know are responsible for our ambulance service, … View moreDid you know that each year over 2000 people in Aotearoa / New Zealand will have a cardiac arrest outside hospital care, and 1 person in 10 survives. The chance of surviving is much higher when they receive immediate help.
St John as most of us know are responsible for our ambulance service, however they are so much more than that; and today we are focusing on a service that some of us are aware of, but it is not as widely known as we would like and that there is a very important training which is FREE – This is a 1-hour session called 3 Steps for Life skills to save lives. It is very important that we all learn how we can be of help to those who we consider our community.
This month of October Hato Hone St John, for the third year in a row, are dedicating the entire month to educating as many kiwis as possible, across the motu, how to respond to someone having a cardiac arrest. They now name October Shocktober and will be out and about in the community offering education on 3 Steps for Life
You will find them at:
16th October at Mitre 10 Mega from 12 noon – 1pm
20th October at Seaside Market between 9am – 2pm
22nd October at St John Hall Hawera from 5.30pm
3 Steps for Life is designed to give all New Zealanders the confidence and awareness to take action when somebody suffers a cardiac arrest by:
1) Calling 111 – what to expect
2) Starting CPR - what to do and how you can start
3) Using an AED- (Automated External Defibrillator) -
This training session is so helpful and takes the mystery and uncertainty out of what needs to happen.
Justin, one of our Taranaki Community Educators talks with Marie and Graham on their Volly Voices show on Access Radio about how he works predominantly works in schools and how students are taught how to respond in an emergency. He works with year 1 – year 13; and from year 7 and up the CPR component is added. It is also interesting to learn from Justin about the other programmes that are available for our young ones – in total there are four different programmes delivered in schools.
Hato Hone St John New Plymouth offers full first Aid training locally too and if you are interested in joining one, Volunteering New Plymouth will be organising one in the near future so you can check with them about joining of one of their sessions or check St John online for their next available training.
Where can you learn more? If you are interested to learn more about Hato Hone St John, you can listen to:
Volly Voices live on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4fm on Sunday 13th October at 2pm when Justin chats about what is happening at St John and how they support the community and the training sessions they offer
This can also be listened to on the Monday 14th October on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...
Who can you contact? If you are curious to learn more about the 3 Steps for Life programme and how you can join a session being offered near you, or how you could join St John and / or how you could become a trained trainer to deliver the programme then contact Wendy (Monday to Thursday) at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or Email: admin@vnp.nz.
WOW another Trust that I have just learnt about, who are offering an awesome service to our Taranaki community.
Who can access the service?
PASAT’s services are available to a wide range of individuals in Taranaki, including
Adults with Disabilities: providing advocacy and support to adults… View moreWOW another Trust that I have just learnt about, who are offering an awesome service to our Taranaki community.
Who can access the service?
PASAT’s services are available to a wide range of individuals in Taranaki, including
Adults with Disabilities: providing advocacy and support to adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, ensuring they have access to the services and resources they need
Elderly Individuals: elderly community members who may be at risk of abuse or neglect, helping them maintain their independence and dignity
Adults Experiencing Mental Health Challenges: assisting individuals facing mental health issues, providing advocacy and support to help them access appropriate care and services
Victims of Abuse and Neglect: working with individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect, offering support and advocacy to help them recover and rebuild their lives
PASAT provides a range of services designed to support and safeguard adults
Personal Advocacy: offering personalized advocacy services to help individuals navigate complex systems, such as healthcare, legal, and social services. Advocates work closely with clients to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected
Safeguarding Services: committed to protecting adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They provide education and resources to help individuals recognize and report abuse, and they work with local authorities to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to safeguard vulnerable adults
Support for Decision-Making: assisting individuals in making informed decisions about their lives. This includes providing information, guidance, and support to help clients understand their options and make choices that are in their best interests
Community Outreach and Education: actively engaging with the community through outreach programs and educational workshops. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about the rights of vulnerable adults and promote a culture of respect and inclusion
PASAT is more than just a service provider; it’s a community of caring individuals committed to empowering and protecting vulnerable adults in Taranaki
Pasat offers this service on a short term – perhaps one off – if that is what is needed or more long term where the need for independence and neutrality are vital. This is a Fee-for-Service arrangement – however there is the possibility of help to access the funding if required
If you are interested to learn more about the work of PASAT listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio 104.4FM on 29th September 2024 at 2pm and repeated 6th October ,2024 also at 2pm where Dianne Darbyshire - chats about her work locally.
This can also be listened to on the Monday 30th September 2024 on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...
If you are curious to learn more about PASAT please contact Dianne Darbyshire 022 088 7503 or Email: taranaki@PASAT.org.nz or Wendy (Monday to Thursday) at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or Email: admin@vnp.nz.
Good Bitches Baking is a network of people who want to show kindness to those in their communities who are having a tough time. They do this by baking them a delicious treat. The purpose is to give a moment of sweetness to people having a tough time, so they deliver baking to organisations that … View moreGood Bitches Baking is a network of people who want to show kindness to those in their communities who are having a tough time. They do this by baking them a delicious treat. The purpose is to give a moment of sweetness to people having a tough time, so they deliver baking to organisations that work with or support groups of people who need some kindness.
Good Bitches Baking is seeking bakers and drivers in New Plymouth to spread a bit of sweetness in the community.
Ideally you will be able to:
• Bake one batch of baking, once a month. What you bake is entirely up to you.
• Drop off the baking on the Sunday to the recipient organization you are rostered to bake for or a driver will collect this from you.
• Complete a monthly availability survey in order for the Team to be able to roster you to bake once a month.
All baking is well received. You don't need to be a patisserie chef or have a big budget. The only common ingredient is care for the people you're baking for, and all our Good Bitches put lots of this into everything they're baking.
Currently the Organisations receiving this baking to share with their people who are going through tough times and could benefit from a little kindness and sweetness in their day are Gabby’s Starlit HOPE, Taranaki Retreat, Taranaki Women’s Refuge and Neonatal Ward as well as Heart Kids (when they have events)
Anyone can be a Good Bitch – it’s a very admiring and gender-inclusive term. Good Bitches are people who want to help and like to just get stuff done. You don’t have to be a master baker, because it’s your kindness that matters the most.
As an aside, we know that life is very expensive these days and sometimes the idea of something extra in the budget is a barrier to being part of something. If this is you, please do ask about the Cup of Sugar fund.
You can also be a driver if driving is your thing! On the roster they create driving groups, and they need drivers to collect baking from each of the bakers in the group and then deliver that baking to our recipient organizations. You can be just a driver, or you can also opt in to bake as well as being a driver.
Where can you learn more?
If you are interested to learn more about Good Bitches Baking, listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio when Courtney chats about what is happening at the local GBB chapter and what is involved.
This can also be listened to on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...
Who can you contact?
If you are curious to learn more about Good Bitches Baking and / or you are interested in becoming a volunteer with this great group, please contact Wendy, Monday to Thursday, at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, Email admin@vnp.nz or Ph/Text 022 571 4228 to take the next step.
You may have heard People First New Zealand have been contracted to present Enabling Good Lives to the learning (intellectual) disability community.
There is a workshop in September which is about the principles.
When: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Where: Taranaki Disability Information … View moreYou may have heard People First New Zealand have been contracted to present Enabling Good Lives to the learning (intellectual) disability community.
There is a workshop in September which is about the principles.
When: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Where: Taranaki Disability Information Centre, 28 Young Street, New Plymouth.
Time: 9.30 to 11.30am
RSVP by Thursday 19 September to kirstylinnell@peoplefirst.org.nz
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