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TCV Weekly News: 24 October 2019
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Hello
We have an interesting and varied newsletter this week in which I hope you will find something for everyone, including:
- The soft-launch of the Spring website, today at 5.00 pm
- An invitation to afternoon tea from ACC
- An Invitation to Volunteer Managers Luncheon from Gis Volunteer Centre
- Where to get your Community Law Manual - Fabulous resource!!
- Find out more about Dementia Friends
- A Call to Men from the Tauawhi Men's Centre
- November is Epilepsy Awareness month
- Stand Children's Services
- International Volunteer Day Recognition Awards - nominations open
- Rebranding Alerts
- Invite to view open homes from Kāinga Ora (Housing NZ)
- Job Vacancies
- Charities Services Newsletter
Last Minute reminder for the Nan Evans Awards nominations are closing this coming Wednesday ready for the Award ceremony at the TCV AGM. Please email your nominations to me asap.
I am away in Australia for a week from next Wednesday for a significant school reunion. It doesn't seem possible that it is that long since I finished high school. Many of my classmates have scattered around the world so it will be interesting to catch up with them.
I wish you all a very happy and safe Labour Weekend.
Kind Regards
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spring
"Spring is a digital platform where people can get free help to take control of their finances and earn rewards."
Gisborne Budget Moni Ora invite you to join them to learn about Spring.
Te Tairāwhiti has been chosen to trial Spring which is a website that is designed to help people increase their financial capability and confidence.
Come and find out more at the soft-launch today, Thursday 24-Oct, from 5.00 pm in the Tui Room Department of Internal Affairs Building, 42 Grey Street. Late arrivals welcome.
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 Gisborne Volunteer Centre Invites Volunteer Managers to lunch
Tuesday 5 November
This year's theme is 'changing the tune'. The day is a chance for your service to celebrate the people in your service that play the vital role of managing volunteers.
Find out 10 ways to support Volunteer Managers.
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The latest edition of the Community Law Manual is available only through the Community Law Bookshop.
Every penny from your purchase goes straight back into producing the Manual again next year!
Make sure you're fully up to date with all of the important legislative changes in the past year with the 2019-20 edition of the Manual. The Labour Government has introduced several important legislative changes since the last edition of the manual - in particular reversing several employment laws and introducing a new package of family violence legislation. There are also significant legal updates to our chapters about Common crimes, Relationships and break-ups, Neighbourhood life and Disability rights. The new Gender and Sexuality chapter provides easy to read information about your rights relating to gender, sex and sexuality. There are also revamped chapters on Dealing with Oranga Tamariki, Starting and leaving a job, Police Powers, Legal Aid, Tenancy and Housing. This edition also includes important updates to ACC, Immigration and Refugee chapters in response to the March 15 Terror Attacks in Christchurch.
Find out more by clicking on the logo
By buying a copy of the Community Law Manual, you're directly contributing to a more accessible justice system for all New Zealanders. Purchasing a hard copy of the Manual enables Community Law to keep updating and improving it, year after year, and to continue to publish free legal information online.
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There are now over 5,500 Dementia Friends in New Zealand and over 17 million Dementia Friends worldwide.
Dementia Friends would like us to spread the word by encouraging friends, family and whānau become Dementia Friends also. Dementia Friends would like us to get 5 other people to take part - how quickly the community would grow. Find out more here
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A Call to Men
Mana Tāne, Mana Whānau
Tim from Tauawhi Men's Centre in conjunction with Safeman Safefamily and Safewoman Safefamily has asked us to share this invitation to the men of our community to join them for a weekend of Hitori Hikoi, Walk for Life, Korero, Workshops and Activities.
Click here to find out more.
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
To find out more head to Epilepsy New Zealand website by clicking on the flyer.
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Stand Children's Services - KidzaCool Adventures
Stand for children has Adventure programmes running January 20th - 24th providing respite for Grandparents raising their Grandchildren between the ages of 5 and 12 and who have lived with them for over 12 months. The programme offers a mix of social, sport and art & craft activities designed to suit age and ability of children. Every child has s staff member "buddy' - someone to look after, encourage and help bring out the best in them. Click here to find out more.
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International Volunteer Day Recognition Awards
International Volunteer Day is coming up 5th December, so it is time to start thinking about those wonderful volunteers who are contributing to our community.
This event is about acknowledging the volunteers at our Awards evening.
There are twelve categories and you may nominate as many volunteers as you like, but a volunteer can only be nominated for one category. Nominations close Friday 15th November 2019.
The Awards will be presented at an event at the Waikanae Surf Lifesaving Club Rooms on the 5th December, starting at 6.00 pm.
We do prefer that you fill in the online nomination forms: https://forms.gle/x3y3aZR3QaBXVwca6 however, if you aren’t able to please contact Jenny for a PDF copy.
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Rebranding
ECT is now Trust Tairāwhiti
Did you see the article in The Gisborne Herald last Saturday?
Eastland Community Trust has been “put to sleep” during an official renaming ceremony.
ECT, which owns Eastland Group and also operates Activate Tairawhiti, will now be called Trust Tairāwhiti.
Trust Tairāwhiti invest in the wellbeing of our people, the success of our businesses, and the future of our region.
Speaking at the new brand launch at The Works on Friday night, trust chairman Dr Paul Reynolds remarked the launch marked the end of an era of a "journey of transformation" from the formation of Eastland Energy Community Trust in 1993. This journey is an opportunity to bring together our community trust and economic development agency to deliver greater wellbeing for Tairāwhiti communities, businesses, tourism and indeed the future of our entire region.”
Click here to read the full article.
What matters to you?
Does Gisborne want Safer Streets? More nightlife? Let Trust Tairāwhiti know what you think in their a short survey.
Click on here if you would like to have your say
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Rebranding
Housing New Zealand is now Kāinga Ora
On 1 October 2019 Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities will be established, bringing together the people, capabilities and resources of KiwiBuild, Housing New Zealand and its development subsidiary HLC.
There will be some small operational changes you may wish to share with your team:
- The Customer Services Centre number 0800 801 601 won’t change on 1 October
- From 1 October 2019 if you need to write to them, use, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities, PO Box 2628, Wellington 6140.
- Email addresses will change to this format: First name.Last name@kaingaora.govt.nz
Invitation to view open homes
Kāinga Ora have four new two-bedroom homes on Alice street. They are hosting an Open Home on Wednesday 30th October at 35-37 Alice Street, Outer Kaiti. You are welcome between 4.00pm and 5.00pm..
Click the logo to take you to the new website.
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Barnardos are looking for a Social Worker to work with children and families in their own environment to develop resiliency, reinforce positive parenting and assist children and families to access community resources. Applications close Friday 25th October 2019. Please pass on to anyone who may be interested. Click here for more information.
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Gisborne Budget Moni Ora is seeking someone who is motivated to assist whānau experiencing financial hardship.
We are a small supportive team of professional Financial Mentors and are seeking the right people to join us as trainees.
We have 2 vacancies open and are offering 20hr/wk-paid. Applicants must have a friendly, helpful manner, excellent communication, office, computer and household budgeting skills.
Register your interest with cover letter and CV to email manager@moniora.org.nz
Gisborne Budget Moni Ora is also keen to hear from anyone who has an interested in building financial wellbeing in the community to support the service on the governance team. Please call Lynda for more details on 027 4481 458 or email manager@moniora.org.nz
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Read the latest news from Charities Services here. Newsletter includes;
- 200 attend NZ Charities AGM
- New resources - Governance information for new officers
- Upcoming webinar series - How to detect and prevent fraud
- The future of governance - what does this mean for your charity
- and much more
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