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Issue Eight - October 2009
Special Edition
14 September 2009
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In this issue:
- Heartlands moves to the heart of Takaka
Takaka's Heartland Services Centre is now about as close to the centre of town as it can get.
- Breakers bounce into the campaign
The New Zealand Breakers Basketball team is the latest sports group to adopt the It's not OK message.
- FACS programmes win diversity awards
Three of the Annual Diversity Awards presented at the recent Diversity Forum are supported by Family and Community Services' Settling In programme.
- Community celebrates Better Futures Hauraki
The community came together at a Mayoral Forum in Paeroa on 30 September to celebrate the development of Better Futures Hauraki – an action plan for the children and young people in the Hauraki District.
- Being a dad – it's more than OK
"Being a dad is great, but it can be hard work!" said Alfred Ngaro, one of the faces of the It's not OK campaign.
- Healthy eating is just a quick click away
A group of agencies have banded together to help vulnerable families eat healthier, inexpensive food by writing a cookbook - Everyday Meals and Snack Ideas.
- Otara schools open doors to parents
Parents and caregivers are meeting weekly at four Otara schools to learn more about parenting and life skills, thanks to the Otara Boards Forum and its Parent Support Network.
- Innovative West Coast parent educator recognised
Greymouth REAP Worker and SKIP parent educator Trish Hunt is the recipient of this year's Every Child Counts award.
- SAGES help young mum improve her home and life skills
Life had hit rock bottom for Carol Evans*. Her partner had just left her and her three young boys.
- School liaison improves ties to community
A homework club, more families referred to Strengthening Families, and stronger community connections are just some of the recent successes by one Auckland Primary School.
- Newspaper campaign strikes a chord in Wanganui
An important part of the It's not OK family violence campaign is the media advocacy work.
- New telephone helpline for victims of crime launched
A new Victims of Crime Information line was launched by the Ministry of Justice on 25 September.
- West Coast diversity highlighted in new report
A new report highlighting the increasing diversity of the West Coast was launched at the Tai Poutini Polytechnic in Greymouth on 24 September.
- In Tuakau working together just makes sense
Working collaboratively has now become the norm in Tuakau.
- Papakura Hub launched at family-friendly event
There is a new addition to the Early Years Service Hubs – the latest one was recently launched in South Auckland's Papakura.
- What's happening in the community
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