Care in Communities
šæ Kia ora, Neighbours!
Thank you for the warm welcomeāIām so glad to be part of this community.
I wanted to share something that's very personal to me. After walking the journey as a full-time caregiver for a loved one, I came to realise just how much support family caregivers truly needābut often donāt have. From managing appointments, medications, and care routines, to liaising with doctors and health services, it can be a lot to handle alone.
That experience sparked the creation of S.O.A.R. ā a digital care coordination tool designed to support caregivers and make communication across the health system easier, clearer, and more connected. The goal is simple: to help lighten the load for caregivers, improve continuity of care, and make a difference for everyone involvedāfamily members, support workers, nurses, and even emergency services.
Iām currently in the early stages and reaching out to connect with othersāespecially caregivers (past or present), support workers, or anyone involved in the health sector. If you or someone you know has a story, an experience, or even just ideas for how things could be improved, Iād love to hear from you.
Every voice matters. This isn't just about creating an appāitās about building something together that can bring lasting change to the way we care, communicate, and support one another in our health journeys.
If you'd like to chat or be involved in any way, please feel free to reach out. I'd be truly grateful.
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Poll: š¤ What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: thereās no such thing as a āsafeā job anymore šš
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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57.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.8% Critical thinking
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25.9% Resilience and adaptability
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2.6% Other - I will share below!
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed šš²š
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisationsālike NZTAāmanage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
Weād love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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78% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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22% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Brain Teaser of the Day š§ āØ Can You Solve It? š¤š¬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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