Fire-hit family thanks community for help - with a BBQ
An electric heater that ignited left a St Andrews family homeless after a fire that gutted their home.
But their community stepped up to help with accommodation, food and clothes, led by Pukete Neighbourhood House and Pukete School.
On Sunday, Keith Zhou, Vicky Wang and their children Rosie and Kyle thanked their helpers at a donated sausage sizzle partly organised by Neighbourhood Support Hamilton and the North Hamilton Community Patrol.
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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0% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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0% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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