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Wednesday, 8 April                 You can view this email in your browser
Kia ora

We wanted to get another update out to you before Easter weekend, especially as things are developing and adapting daily. We are trying to stay across the information being circulated and share relevant updates with you often.

We have updated the information in our 'COVID-19 Lockdown' section below with developments since our newsletter last week, including with a new Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre 0800 helpline. 

Just a reminder that you are welcome to send us any information you want to circulate to other organisations via our newsletter list and/or to post information about your organisation in the WCN facebook group. If you need help posting in Facebook let us know.

We will touch base again after Easter. Kia kaha.


Ngā mihi,
Kara and Marina from the Wairarapa Community Networks
IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER
Stay in the loop: local and central information resources
Reaching out to Wairarapa Māori whānau
Want to get connected to the internet for $5 per month?
CCS Disability Action Wairarapa still operating under L4
Wairarapa Rape Crisis services operating remotely
COGS grants open requests between 8 April to 20 May
Need to change the purpose of your grant due to COVID-19?
Collecting information on impacts
TBI Health Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation on Telehealth
 
STAY IN THE LOOP: KEY CENTRAL AND LOCAL COVID-19 RESOURCES

Getting lots of questions? Register to get daily FAQs

If you are a community leader or communications manager who is getting lots of questions from the public you can subscribe to the COVID-19 govt daily FAQ updates. To register please email PIM@ncmc.govt.nz with your name, organisations and role.

Reminder to sign up for daily emails regarding the government response. Sign up at: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/ADC3F2ED21BCFD3C

The Covid19.govt.nz website is the best first port of call with summaries of all the advice and information from the government in one-place - and links to more detailed information on lead agencies websites.

If you are unable to find what you need online call the free government helpline 0800 779 997.

Receive weekly email updates from Wairarapa EOC

In addition to the Facebook group (see below) the Wairarapa EOC has set up a weekly email newsletter. You can subscribe here.

The Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre Facebook page provides a central point for information relating to COVID-19 in the Wairarapa. Click on the photo to link to the page.

Lists of essential local Council services can be found on each Council website: 

Masterton: https://mstn.govt.nz/covid-19-council-services/
Carterton: https://cdc.govt.nz/covid19/
South Wairarapa: https://www.swdc.govt.nz/Covid-19-Level-4-Council-services

Wairarapa region EOC helpline for urgent essential needs

We now have a Wairarapa region EOC helpline. If people don't have the essentials they need to get through lockdown (such as food, medication or cleaning supplies), in the first instance try calling a:
• neighbour
• family member who lives nearby
• friend who lives nearby
• check the availability for shopping online.

If these options are not available, then call Wairarapa Region COVID-19 Helpline on 0800 239 247.

Contacts for local food banks etc.

Local food bank contacts: 
Martinborough: 021 657 560
Featherston:  06 379 4092
Carterton: 06 379 4092
Masterton: 06 370 8034

Local Meals on Wheels are still operating:
Featherston: Kathy (06 308 9185) or May (06 308 6912)
Masterton: Red Cross, Jo (027 280 7619)

Key contacts and sources of information

Is Healthline calling you?

09 302 0408 is Healthline calling. It's not a scam. Calls from this number asking about self isolation and a person's health  and are safe to answer.

Healthline will ask the person to confirm their details back to them. It's a way to protect their privacy and to make sure Healthline talking to the right person before go any further. If they can’t reach the person they don’t leave a message, again to protect privacy.

Getting Through Together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti!

Getting through together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti is a national mental health and wellbeing campaign brought by the team at All Right? – Community and Public Health (a division of the Canterbury District Health Board) and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

This campaign will help New Zealanders get through the COVID-19 outbreak – together. Their three core messages are: Distance, not distant. Isolation, not isolated. Aroha from afar.

To find out on what the campaign is up to click here.

Join the COVID-19 health workforce

The Ministry of Health is seeking expressions of interest from health and care support workers who are looking for paid work, or health organisations who need to employ extra workers as part of the response to COVID-19.

Training will be provided by your employer, and there are a number of roles available including contact and non-contact roles. If you can assist with the COVID-19 response in any way, register your interest online and our partners will match you to a paid role based on your skill set and availability.

Visit here for more information.

COVID-19 Essential Workers Leave Support

A COVID-19 Essential Workers Leave Support is available for essential businesses to pay their employees who can't work.

This means your essential workers:
  • can't come into work because Ministry of Health guidelines recommend they stay at home, and
  • can't work from home.
Check out Work and Income website for further information.

Consumer Protection during COVID-19

Consumer information during New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Level 4, including financial difficulties, delivery delays, urgent repairs, and cancelled travel or events, visit here.

List of essential health and disability services

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-essential-services-health-and-disability-system

Ministry of Education - Information and advice for students whānau and educators

http://education.govt.nz/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-3/

Register of social sector organisations providing essential services

https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/newsroom/2020/covid-19/list-of-social-sector-organisations-providing-essential-services.html
LOCAL COMMUNITY NETWORK UPDATES

Reaching out to Wairarapa Māori whānau

Please spread the word and help Rangitāne connect with as many local Māori as possible.

Rangitāne o Wairarapa is wanting to connect with Māori living in Wairarapa via a survey - whether or not they whakapapa to Rangitāne o Wairarapa.  In particular they are wanting to connect with and offer support to locals who may be at risk during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Rangitāne o Wairarapa will touch base directly with survey respondents to make plans help mitigate any risks and connect whānau to appropriate supports/services during the COVID-19 lockdown period. 

If you have any queries or issues please contact Amber Craig (covid19@rangitane.iwi.nz or 027 255 5663).
 
Survey for Wairarapa Māori whānau

Want to get connected to the internet for $5 per month?

In association with Skinny Jump, REAP Wairarapa can help you get online if...
You have no internet connection in the place you live (except for your phone); and
• Have school aged children living in the house; or
• People who are looking for work or
• New New Zealanders with English as a second language; or
• Seniors

and have the right mobile data coverage where you live. Don't worry, REAP will check that out with you in the phone!

They cannot provide you with a device like a laptop or tablet, but they can get you connected to the internet for a monthly fee of $5.00 per month with Skinny Jump.
This gives you 30GB of data. You can 'top up' up to 5 times per month.

There are no contracts and no credit checks.

In these non contact times, your internet modem will be couriered to you and you just need to plug it in and put in your password!

To find out if you are eligible, contact Peter at REAP 027 222 7690 or email jump@reapwairarapa.nz.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa still operating under L4

CCS Disability Action is still working, but from home. The 3 Coordinators are available via phone or email:

Jo Dean: Jo.Dean@CCSDisabilityAction.org.nz  or 0274958574  or 06 3782426 option 2
Jo Scott: JoannaS@CCSDisabilityAction.org.nz or 0272180866 or 06 3782426 option3
Faye Smith: Faye.Smith@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz or 0272115089 or 06 3782426 option 4

Alternatively for general enquiries / referral they can ring the landline at the office 06 3782426 press option 2 and those calls forward to me as well.

Mobility Parking Queries Phone: 0800 227 200, press 4 for Mobility Parking.

Wairarapa Rape Crisis services operating remotely

Wairarapa Rape Crisis are still running their services remotely during L4.

For more information contact Michelle Ihaka on rape.crisis@xtra.co.nz or 06 370 8446. 

COGS grants open for requests between 8 Apr to 20 May

The 2020 Community Organisations Grant Scheme funding round is going ahead as planned, however with some changes to the usual processes to take into account that organisations may have issues with planning for the coming year due to the various impacts of COVID-19.

You can read the full communication about the changes here.

Note that if you received a multi-year grant in 2019 you can apply for an additional single year grant in 2020, if you need additional resourcing for your COVID-19 response (subject to certain conditions, read the communication provided above for more detail).

If you need support or advice with your application contact our local DIA Community Advisor, Winifred Mahowa (Winifred.Mahowa@dia.govt.nz or 027 243 8236)

Need to change the purpose of your grant due COVID-19?

The Dept of Internal Affairs are aware that a number of funded events have been cancelled and that community needs are changing.

If your organisation has received funding from the Department and your initiative has been affected due to COVID 19, DIA will actively work with you to find the best solution whether that is a time extension, change of purpose, etc.

When you are ready to discuss any changes call DIA on 0800 824 824 or get in touch with your local Community Operations team to discuss options.

Check out the Community Matters website for further information.

Collecting information on impacts 

New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services are conducting a survey to help inform Ministers and Ministries about the impact of COVID-19 on our communities and organisations. 
Link to Survey 

United Way is conducting a survey on how community-based charities are being impacted:
Link to United Way Survey.

TBI Health Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation on Telehealth

TBI Health have now transitioned to providing telehealth-based services for their patients at home due to the COVID Level 4 lockdown. 

All of their Physios, OT’s, Psychologists, Pain, Medical and Orthopaedic Specialists are now up and running on telehealth so they can continue to deliver services throughout NZ, including the following services like injury rehab, well at work, concussion, psychology services, spine care. 

All referrals should be sent to tbireferrals@tbihealth.co.nz or via Healthlink EDI tbigroup. If preferred, patients can contact them directly and request a telehealth assessment by visiting the website on www.tbihealth.co.nz.
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