Our whānau are often the source of our greatest solutions.
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu wants to hear from whānau about ideas that you have ... to make a positive difference in the wellbeing of your tamariki .. your parents .. your elders ... your whānau.
Wave Eight of our investment funding is open now. Take a moment as a whanau to invest in your future. Applications for Wave 8 close 30th of June 2018. Go to wavefunding.org
Find out more by attending one of our Wave 8 hui in Invercargill. To register or for more information contact: Vania Pirini on 021911163 or Email VaniaPirini@teputahitanga.org
Ascot Park, Tay and Racecourse Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 4.30-7pm
Murikihu Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 10am-1pm
The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu
0800 187 689 / Info@teputahitanga.org
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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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41.9% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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57.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% 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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Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today
From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.
We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.
Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.