203 days ago

Care in Communities

Soar from Papatoetoe

🌿 Kia ora, Neighbours!

Thank you for the warm welcome—I’m 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 need—but often don’t 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. — 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 involved—family members, support workers, nurses, and even emergency services.

I’m currently in the early stages and reaching out to connect with others—especially 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, I’d love to hear from you.

Every voice matters. This isn't just about creating an app—it’s 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.

Ngā mihi nui 🌻

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18 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the ā€œunpaid shiftā€) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
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    9.6% Complete
  • 43.2% I want to be able to choose.
    43.2% Complete
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1 day ago

FLATMATES BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES BOARDERS WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD PAPATOETOE MANUKAU

SINGLE PERSON
$150 p/w for 1 Double Room
2 weeks bond $300
TOTAL MOVING COST $450

COUPLE OR TWO PEOPLE
$$250 p/w for 1 Double Room
2 weeks bond $500
TOTAL MOVING COST $750

Including power, unlimited broadband, water, microwave, fridge etc
Close to Puhinui Railway Station, buses, Manukau Mall, Hunters Plaza Mall and Unitec

FULLY FURNISHED
NO SCAMMERS OR HASSLERS PLEASE!
Plenty of parking inside the property