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Community News & Views
 

Community News & Views 
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The Networker/Te Kupenga

1 March 2016
 
A newsletter distributed by Volunteer Nelson, that incorporates the Public Health Service's newsletter, The Networker/Te Kupenga.

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Contents

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– – Events & Meetings – –
National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ)  - International Women’s Day - 8 March

Please join the National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) and the United Nations Women National Committee Aotearoa New Zealand to celebrate the significant contribution women make to New Zealand society and to honour those first women who led the way into the diversity of trades and professions in which women work to-day.

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Healthy Eating and Life Without A Car Workshops - 8 March

Age Concern Nelson Tasman presents these FREE Healthy Eating and Life Without A Car workshops.

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Postnatal Support Network Upcoming Groups - 10 March 

"Where to now?!"  - for Dads

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Nelson Employer’s ACC Seminar - 11 March

This seminar is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from leaders and key influences who are responsible for shaping New Zealand’s health & safety landscape.

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Motueka Senior Citizens Assn inc - 11 March

We looking for a person to call housie on the 2nd Friday of the month 1pm - 3.30.pm at the hall at 10 Pah St Motueka

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Mates and Dates information Evening - 14 March

This evening is for families of students participating in the Mates and Dates (Healthy Relationships) Programme being run this year at Nelson College, Nelson College for Girls and Waimea College.Or for anyone who may be interested in finding out what the programme is about.

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Arthritis New Zealand Workshops - 14 & 15 March 

Pain and Fatigue Management workshop
Nutrition and Activity with Arthritis

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Suicide  Prevention Training Workshop - 21 March

You’re invited to a special workshop focusing on suicide risk assessment and
suicide prevention strategies for rural communities, with a specific emphasis on
farming families. The workshop is open to all rural health professionals and
where space allows, will be extended to rural industry and community groups.

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– – Training â€“ –
Safeguarding Children Initiative - FREE eLearning child protection training 

Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCI) would like to share our FREE eLearning child protection training with our community.

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Community Chat at Elma Turner Library

Community chat for English language learners

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English Language Partners Home Tutor Training - 1 March

Home Tutor Training equips you to go into refugee homes and teach basic English.

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Volunteer Home Tutor Training - 1 March

Teach Refugees and migrants in their homes to assist with effective resettlement.

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Family Partnership Model - Nelson Training - 2 March 

Family Partnership is about working in a genuine and respectful partnership with families to address their needs. It acknowledges that when you build trust you enable them to talk openly and to get help earlier. Family Partnership training is being offered in Nelson this year.  

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Autism Workshop "Inclusive Education Approaches for Students on the Autism Spectrum" - 11 March
 
This Workshop aims to give a greater understanding of how Autism effects development and learning issues for children and young people on the Autism Spectrum. This course is not just for teachers, but also Parents/ Family, any one working with or living with a child or young person with ASD. 

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Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga o Whakatu Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga o Whakatu - Women's & Children's Refuge Services Nelson 11 - 13 March

If you would like to learn more about Domestic Violence, the work of Refuge and train to volunteer on our crisis line we invite women based in the Nelson region to register for this training.

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Ara Taiohi - Code of Ethics - 16 March 

We are looking for youth workers to join our Code of Ethics Champions Programme. If you're an experienced youth worker, committed to best practice and with an interest in supporting others then we'd love to hear from you.

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Social Media Training - 17 March

A Volunteer Nelson training with Chris Butler of The Marketing Studio.  Chris will give a comprehensive overview of communications and how on-line and social media work together. The cost for the training is $45 + gst. 9.30am - 12.30pm Thurs 17 March, ACC Rooms, Nelson.

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C.A.P. Money course - 22 March 

This free 3 week course on money management and budgeting is run at the Richmond Library.

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Funding and Fundraising Workshop with Heather Newell - 5 April

Nelson City Council is working to bring Heather Newell to Nelson to provide a funding and fundraising workshop (1 day) to non government organisations and we would like your feedback as to the proposed content for this day.

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– – News & Information – –
WIFI @ Victory

Victory are starting a WiFi Program, it is an opportunity for you to gain experience in startups, the goal is to establish a not-for-profit business that will design, implement and manage a WiFi network in Victory Community.

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Are you planning Fundraising opportunities for your organisation or supported charity?

For the last 16 years, Entertainment have been providing not for profit groups and organisations throughout New Zealand with an exclusive fundraising product that everyone looks forward to year after year - easy to sell and risk-free! The Entertainmentâ„¢ Book, and the Entertainmentâ„¢ Digital Membership.
 

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Breathing Classes

Better Breathing Classes are starting again for 2016. New development to our classes as we now have an experienced physiotherapist leading the seated exercise classes. Improving self management of respiratory conditions for sufferers in our Tasman region.

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Community Investment Fund - Expressions of Interest - open 1 March 

This year we will open for Community Investment Fund Agreement Expressions of Interest (EoI) on 1 March. This will be for 2016/17 agreements

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Happyzine Talks features ten inspiring Nelsonians at the Theatre Royal - 5 March

The first Happyzine Talks takes place at the Theatre Royal this Saturday March 5th. Ten inspiring Nelsonians, who are making a positive difference for their community will each talk for six minutes, holding one prop.

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Opportunity for Community Organisations to be Involved in Marchfest

MarchFest is a local craft beer & music festival and will held on Saturday 19th March 2016 at Founders Park.

They are on the look-out for willing groups of volunteers to work a 4-5 hr shift at the event and in return raise some funds for their group. Ideally they would want groups of 10+ people over the age of 18yrs and they would volunteer in a variety of areas – bar service, token selling, waste management, kids zone.

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Neighbours Day Aotearoa - 19 & 20 March 

Join in the fun and get to know your neighbours during Neighbours Day Aotearoa weekend on March 19 & 20. Neighbourhood Support Nelson is offering vouchers for neighbourhood gatherings and clean-ups, so enter now to be in the draw.

 

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Free Face To Face Counselling At Life Linc Nelson

Free Face To Face Counselling At Life Linc Nelson
Feeling sad, stressed, stuck or having relationship issues?
Identify and explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Nelson Counsellor. (Formally Lifeline Nelson).Call 03548 2400. Up to 10 FREE Face to Face individual or couples counselling sessions.

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– –  Job Vacancies & Volunteer Opportunities – –
Volunteer Opportunities Available now in Tahunanui

Do you love Tahunanui and would you like to be more involved in your community? The Community Centre needs new Board members and a caretaker/handyperson.

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– – DHB Public Health Events â€“ –
Well Child Week - 29 February to 5 March

Health education and promotion, health protection and clinical assessment, and family/whānau support.

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Child Cancer Appeal Month - 1 to 31 March - 'Beads of Courage' Appeal 18 - 19 March

We support children with cancer and their families.

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Melanoma Awareness Month - 1 to 31 March -  Go Spotty Day on 24 March

Our mission is to prevent avoidable deaths from melanoma and alleviate anxiety among those affected by it.

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Epilepsy New Zealand Awareness and Appeal Month - 1 to 31 March - International Purple Day 26 March - Global day of epilepsy awareness

It is up to us to determine how the future for people with epilepsy will be.

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Zero Discrimination Day UNAIDS - 1 March

HIV-related stigma is pervasive in the lives of people living with HIV.

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World Book Day - 3 March

Join our Festival of the Imagination - Turning millions of kids into millions of readers.

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National Children's Day - 6 March

Join in the fun and do something special for the young people in your life on this national day.

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Plunket Society Fundraising Week

We are New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child. Whānau āwhina - caring for families.

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International Women's Day - 8 March

Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. 
Yet let's also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity.

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Walk to Work Day - 9 March

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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