Upper Hutt Community Chatter - Spring 2014

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Community Directory Update

Funding Opportunities

Positive Ageing Week Events

Do you have an event or valuable information that you wish to share with the Upper Hutt Community?

If so, you can send your content to [email protected]

The content deadlines for the next two issues of Chatter are:

• Friday November 7 2014 - Summer Issue• Monday February 9 2015 - Autumn Issue

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Community Networking

F O R U M S

Wednesday 15 October, 12.30-1.30pm

Wednesday 19 November, 12.30-1.30pm

Wednesday 17 September, 12.30-1.30pm

Upper Hutt City Library’s Central Library

Mark these dates in your calendar:

Third Wednesday of every month!

Community Networking Forums are a great chance for Upper Hutt community groups to come together to talk, plan + help each other out!

For more information, please feel free to contact Emma Laidlow, Administration and Funding

Officer at Upper Hutt City Council phone (04) 527 2793 email [email protected]

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It’s great to see the daffodils and blossoms appearing, although it does make me wonder where the year has gone!

I felt both privileged and humbled to have attended the recent Community Awards. Supported by Wellington International Airport and the Wellington Community Trust. These annual awards celebrate and provide well deserved recognition for the amazing work our tireless volunteers and community do within Upper Hutt.

This year 38 nominations were received, with Titiro Whakamua Early Childhood Education Centre taking out the supreme

award. I have to admit to getting a tear in my eye as I listened to what this Centre means to the young mums and their babies who attend the Heretaunga College Teen Parent Unit – truly inspirational.

A huge congratulations to Titiro Whakamua and all of the nominees! To those of you who didn’t participate in this year’s awards – I look forward to seeing your nominations next time around in 2015!!

Debbie DuncanCommunity Services Manager

phone (04) 527 2116 email [email protected]

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W E L C O M E T O C H AT T E R



Spring already! Reflecting on the year gone by, there’s been a common theme in the breeze which we, as a city, continue to face head on.

RANGATAHI: our youth need our help, all of it. Amongst the ocean of bright sparks who thrive in school, extra-curricular activities and have good relationships with family and friends, there are still some who struggle to feel connected. We all know that feeling isolated from your whanau, school or peer groups can lead to truancy, alcohol and drug abuse and destructive behaviour that can have long lasting effects. Youth Development Upper Hutt (previously the Upper Hutt Youth Support Network) is working to tackle these hard issues. Want to jump on the bus and help? Subscribe to their e-newsletter by emailing [email protected]

Community Development are working hard not only to place our young people into employment through the Employment Development programme, but to ensure they

remain engaged in school right from the early years, through RAAYS. Our Council-led truancy service brings schools together to find non-attendance solutions alongside HVDHB, HV Police, CYF and seven of our amazingly proactive schools – Trentham, St Joseph’s, Mangaroa, Plateau, Oxford Crescent, Fergusson Intermediate and Heretaunga College. We commend them!! Want more info? Contact [email protected]

On a brighter note, September often brings out something special in people. A second wind or perhaps just a glow that they got through winter, funding rounds and AGMs! Whatever the reason for the spring in your step, make sure you take some time out to make others working in the community feel good.

One fantastic way to remove yourself from the grind is to acknowledge those around you that relentlessly strive for excellence in the corner of the world we live in. I am talking about the New Zealander of the Year Awards for 2015. I was humbled to receive a medal and

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Jessica SetuCommunity Development Team Leader


certificate of achievement at this year’s New Zealander of the Year awards ceremony and want to share this experience with you, to pass the opportunity forward. Although you never find out who nominates you, the surprise and acknowledgment knocks you off your feet and feeds the soul.

We have plenty of dedicated community-minded entrepreneurs who devote their personal time to serving the Upper Hutt community. These are the people that manage to help others every single day, to build a stronger community. We also have incredible organisations and community groups who are committed and passionate about creating a better NZ, a place for our children to thrive. Think about it.

Nominations are now open, for more information visit www.nzawards.org.nz or www.facebook.com/newzealanderoftheyear

As I sign out from Chatter and fall off the Council radar from 31 October to have baby #3, I want to thank you all for your hard work

and dedication to our city and our precious whanau that create the warmth and identity of Upper Hutt. Your work does not go unnoticed.

Don’t forget to utilise the skills and expertise of the Community Development team, they’re a passionate team of women who are marching to the beat of your drum too!

I’ll still be on the Board of Trustees at St Joseph’s Catholic and Fergusson Intermediate Schools and a super active Trustee/Communications Officer for the Trentham Community House, so if you want to get in contact regarding any of those three amazing community spaces, while I’m gone, please email me on [email protected]

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way”

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Do you have a great idea for a community-led arts project that would tap into a broad, diverse or young audience?

The second round of the Creative Communities Funding Scheme is open for applications as of 1 September. The Creative Communities grants are funds that are administered through the Upper Hutt City Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand.

The fund aims to inspire communities to create great arts projects of all descriptions. It is available for any project that provides opportunities for local communities to engage with, and participate in, arts activities. It is about getting people involved in creating art at the ground level. Any kind of arts project is eligible to apply for funds, just as long as it comes under one of Creative New Zealand’s three main criteria of broad community involvement, diversity or young people.

Also, if you have a great idea but

have never applied for funding before then you are welcome to come along to our funding application workshop on Tuesday 9 September. It will run from 6-7pm at Trentham Community House located at 71 Merton Street.

The workshop is designed to provide you with practical tools to create a winning application. Whether you’re a first time applicant or want to brush up on your submission skills, this will be an insightful and educational hour! So come along with your creative project idea and an application form and we can help you with the rest.

Application forms can be found on the

Upper Hutt City Council website www.

upperhuttcity.com/funding-assistance

along with more information from

Creative New Zealand.

Emma LaidlowAdministration & Funding Coordinator


Over the page are just a couple of examples from over 1200+ different funding opportunities listed on FundView. Don’t forget, you can visit Upper Hutt City Library to use FundView for free!

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F U N D I N G

The Mazda Foundation Trust

A national fund for groups or organisations who qualify for income tax deductible gifts whose application fits within the areas outlined in the Mazda Foundation Grant guidelines.

The Mazda Foundation Trust aims include (but are not limited to) the provision of financial aid to individuals and causes which provide:

• Assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment,

• Assistance in the advancement

of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels in the community

• Assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, with particular emphasis on children from deprived backgrounds

• Assistance in the arts where the goal is to educate the NZ public about NZ culture.

Closing date:

Tuesday 30 September 2014

Community Engagement Fund Hutt City Council

The Hutt City Council Community Engagement fund is for groups whose activities directly benefit the Lower Hutt community.

The purpose of the fund is to support the development of a positive healthy city by contributing financially to local organisations. This aims to strengthen the community support network in Lower Hutt.

They are looking to fund projects that either support the local community plan or support the

core business of the council as identified in their Long Term Plan.

Examples include the running of sports tournaments, food and cultural festivals, heritage events, community Christmas celebrations, youth group events and projects run by the elderly or citizens associations.

Closing date:

Tuesday 30 September 2014

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Creative Communities Funding Scheme Workshop

With the opening of the second round of Creative Communities funding for 2014 the Upper Hutt City Council and Creative NZ have

decided to hold a funding application workshop!

If you would like to learn about how to create a winning funding application, register by contacting Emma Laidlow at [email protected]

Tuesday 9 September 6.00pm-7.00pm

Trentham Community House

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Hello! We have another exciting time ahead, with the extension of our Employment Development contract enabling us to offer you additional programmes to assist you with your employment search.

Coming up over the next couple of months we will be hosting some Career Choice Seminars. The seminars will be held over 8 weeks, in the kids’ section of the Library for an hour at the usual Careers Clinic time (Thursday 11.30am). There will be a number of different speakers from different industries, so this is a great opportunity to come along and hear more about a career you might be interested

in entering.

Keep an eye out for our next Women’s Breakfast Club too, this is a great programme designed to offer participants tools and skills such as tailored CV and cover letter writing, interview styles, tips and presentation to enhance employment opportunities.

Contact me to register your interest for the next course.

Breakfast ClubThe next Upper Hutt Women’s Breakfast Club will be starting in the next couple of months. The course is designed to offer participants tools and skills to enhance employment opportunities. There are great resources available around goal setting, creating and tailoring of

CVs, plus an opportunity to talk to experienced professionals from the business world.

If you would like more information, or to

register your interest for the next course,

please contact Melanie Baxter 04 527

2795, [email protected]

Melanie BaxterCommunity Development Advisor

phone 04 527 2169 ext 495 email [email protected]

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E M P L O Y M E N T D E V E L O P M E N T

Kia ora! As the seasons change we welcome new celebrations and projects aimed at creating healthier communities. To celebrate UN International Day of Older Persons, we have Positive Ageing Week (20-27 September) which will feature a variety of fun and interesting workshops, family friendly events, and some that will get you moving. There will be a grand opening on Saturday 20 September at Upper Hutt City Library with an Antiques Roadshow, live music and community group stalls. Be sure to check out what’s happening at Expressions and the Library, as well as with Activation

and H20 Xtream during the week. For more details visit www.upperhuttcity.com/positiveageing

A little later in the year, Aotearoa celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week (6-12 October) with the theme of Keep Learning, because if we keep learning, we enjoy better mental health. For more information visit www.mentalhealth.org.nz.

Sofía RobinsonCommunity Development Advisor


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P O P U L AT I O N G R O U P S

WEEK 2014positive ageing

FOR MORE DETAILS, UPDATES AND CANCELLATIONS PLEASE VISIT:

www.upperhuttcity.com/positiveageing

Come, have fun, connect and learn how to age brilliantly!

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

Engage As You AgeAntiques Roadshow & Community Groups Expo

Upper Hutt City Library, 2pm, Free

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Free Swim Day at H20 Xtream Aquatic Centre

H20 Xtream, Free all Day for 60+ year olds

Tools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop

Upper Hutt City Library, 10am, Free

WWI: Tracing the Footsteps from Trentham

Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 3pm, Free

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Memories of Main StreetPop-Up Museum, 2nd Floor of The Mall,

10am-3pm from 24-27 September, Free

Tools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop

Upper Hutt City Library, 6.45pm, Free

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Retain your Independence Information Session

Upper Hutt City Library, 10am-3pm, Free

Glow Worm WalkTunnel Gully carpark, 6:30pm, Free

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Tools for Cognitive WellbeingPositive Ageing Week 2014

Would you like to learn more about how to improve your well-being and resilience? Come along to a free interactive workshop to hear about what daily habits and skills help us to feel good and cope well, even when things are hard. Expect to leave the session with lots of practical ideas to use. Funded by Age Concern, the sessions will be facilitated by Gaynor Parkin, Clinical Psychologist at Umbrella Health.

There will be two free workshops, both held at Upper Hutt City Library’s Central Library as part of Positive Ageing Week:

• Tuesday 23 September, 10am

• Wednesday 24 September, 6.45pm.

Community Law Manual ReleasedCommunity Law have released the 2014-2015 edition of their Community Law Manual.

The Manual is designed to help everyday people help themselves, and is set out in an accessible way for users. It deals with a wide variety of personal and community issues, as well as providing

solutions and answers to common legal questions.

However, for legal advice it is important to consult a lawyer. You can access free legal advice at Upper Hutt City Library’s Community Law Hot Seat every Monday 2 - 3pm or call Community Law on (04) 499 2928.

The manual is available at Upper Hutt City Library or online at:

www.communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual

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Learn how you can unleash the power of technology in your organisationDavid from the TechSoup New Zealand team will conduct a lunchtime workshop from 12.30 to 1.30pm on Wednesday 8 October at Upper Hutt City Library to show you how. Save the date!

Safety Week is coming up in October, so it is a good opportunity to stop and think about any potential situations that could put you or your family at risk. A few simple changes to your home or lifestyle can dramatically reduce your chance of injury.

The three most common areas where injury will occur are sport and recreation, alcohol and steps and stairs. Here are some helpful hints you may like to consider:

• Sport and Recreation – staying active is important but remember to warm up and cool down; treat injuries early and ensure you participate in a variety of activities.

• Alcohol – the more you drink the more likely you are to hurt yourself; pace yourself with non-alcoholic drinks and make

sure you have something to eat; always have a sober driver and look after yourself and your mates.

• Steps and Stairs – most of these injuries happen at home. So, make sure your stairs are free from clutter; take your time, especially if the steps are wet or slippery and ensure your steps are well lit.

Stay warm and safe, and don’t forget you can collect your free windscreen ice scrapers from reception at the Upper Hutt City Council.

Alison BlackCommunity Development Advisor

phone 04 527 2792 email [email protected]

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Transact shake hands with Trentham Community HouseTrentham Community House has appointed their first Community Development Worker, as a result of private sponsorship by energy sector business Transact.

Over the last year, the community house has been operating purely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers in the community. Residents in the Trentham area, passionate about keeping their community house open to support local whanau, walked side by side with the charitable trust board of trustees whilst the search for funding was underway for a paid Community Development Worker.

We are pleased to announce that Transact Management Limited, a firm that provides commercial, regulatory and operational services in the energy sector, has committed to funding a Community Development Worker until March 2015, at which time funding will be reviewed. Transact’s Managing Director, David Bott, visited Trentham Community House and identified the importance of the community house immediately. Mr Bott made the

following observation: “Trentham Community House provides a sanctuary for those in the Trentham community seeking support to deal with poor health, financial hardship, educational underachievement, social isolation, violence and crime. Transact is honoured to be associated with an endeavour like this, that is very much needed, and is being carried out in a spirit of kindness and generosity”.

The Trentham Community House Charitable Trust has successfully appointed Mrs Maureen Fox as the Community Development Worker. Maureen, an Upper Hutt resident, has an in-depth background in community work and working with both agencies and community.

The Trust’s Treasurer and Secretary, Mr Chris Carson, acknowledges the hard work of volunteers and the fresh opportunity this appointment brings to the community.

Mr Carson says “the appointment of the Community Development Worker is a major step forward for the Trentham Community House.

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The position is the linchpin between the volunteers and the Trentham community and will provide the much needed direction for the activities and programmes of the Trentham Community House, while reaching into the community and working alongside the Trentham

residents and not for profit and government agencies.”

Trentham Community House71 Merton Street, Trentham

t (04) 528 8259 e [email protected]

TOP TimberleaTOP Timberlea is about to embark on a critical element of a project which relies heavily on strong community partnership. The main goal of this initiative is to decrease crime in an effort to create safer, healthier dynamics in the neighbourhood. We’ll be looking at how we can work closer with residents to prevent violence, alcohol, drug abuse and vandalism.

An exciting opportunity is coming up as we bring Jude Simpson into the picture. Some of you may have heard of Jude, a family violence prevention advocate who has done some amazing work alongside NZ Police and the It’s not OK! campaign. She’ll be sharing some of her successful

projects working with gangs across the country. As a collaborative group and community that are hungry for positive change and guidance, together we’ll overcome some large barriers and bring out the strengths in people.

Want to promote your upcoming programme or service to the Timberlea community? We produce a monthly community newsletter that is delivered to every household. This is a great way to improve knowledge of and engagement with your service! Just email your contribution to [email protected] by the 20th of the month.

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Thank you very much to the 139 community groups who have answered the 2014 Community Services Survey. We really appreciate the time you took to fill out the survey, as you’ve provided valuable information that will inform our work.

It was really interesting to see the great digital shift coming through, with more and more community groups preferring to access information online and communicate via email. 83% of respondents said they would like access the Community Directory via a searchable website, whereas only 17% still prefer to receive a printed version. So the majority of you might be interested to know that Community Services are currently investigating the option of a searchable online directory, but we will also provide a printed version of the 2014-2015 Directory this year.

Two-thirds of the respondents have asked to receive regular email updates from Community Development and over half of the community groups would like to access information through a website, with many wishing to receive an alert when anything new is added. This is something that we are

also investigating.

As mentioned in the last Chatter, we are in the process of updating our Community Directory. Unfortunately the development of an online option has meant the planning of the update has taken a bit longer than anticipated, but we are ready to collect the information now. So if you would like your organisation to be listed, please complete the form online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/uhdirectory. You can also fill out a hardcopy form, which you can pick up from the Library if you haven’t received one via post. Please ensure the form is completed by 19 September to be certain your organisation will be listed in the Directory.

You will be able to meet me and representatives of Council’s Community Development and Community Engagement teams at the monthly Community Network Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month in the Central Library’s Rotary Lounge.

Jula GoebelCommunity Engagement Team Leader


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www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nzwww.upperhuttcity.com

Update of the Upper Hutt City Community Directory

Upper Hutt City Council is in the process of updating the Upper Hutt City Community

Directory and would like to make sure your organisation has the opportunity to be included.

If you would like your organisation to be listed in the Directory, please complete this form in clear print and

ensure it is returned to Upper Hutt City Council by Friday 19 September 2014. You can complete this form

online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/uhdirectory - if you have difficulty in filling out this form, you can contact

us at [email protected] or (04) 527 2793 and we can assist you.

We are currently investigating a searchable online Community Directory and the information you provide will

be included in both the printed and online versions.

If we have not heard from you by Friday 19 September 2014 your organisation will not be included.

Community Directory 2014-2015

Upper Hutt City Community Directory 2014-2015 | Organisation Update Form

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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

Organisation name

Address

Postal Address

PhoneFreephone

Email

Website

Facebook

Town/City

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http://www.facebook.com/

Post Code

Post Code

Please complete all fields that apply to your organsation.

(if different to above)

Do you want your organisaton listed in the 2014-2015 Upper Hutt City Community Directory? (please tick one)

Yes No If no, you do not need to continue, but please remember to send this form in.

CONTACT PERSON

Name

Phone ( )

If you would like their details listed in the Directory.

Community organisations and service providers in Upper

Hutt are invited to provide their details for inclusion in

the 2014-2015 Upper Hutt City Community Directory.

You can update your organisations details here:

www.upperhuttcity.com/Community-Directory

or grab a form from Upper Hutt City Library.

Details must be received by Friday 19 September 2014 for inclusion in the directory.

MAKE SURE YOUR

ORGANISATION

GETS LISTEDUpper Hutt City Community Directory 2014-2015

www.upperhuttcity.com

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Communications boost for community organisationsThe Community Comms Collective is a group of experienced communications practitioners looking to give back to the community using their professional skills. The collective aims to provide a communications boost to community organisations in the greater Wellington region to help their efforts go further.

It does this by matching community organisations with one of its network of experienced communications professionals, depending on what communications help is needed. The collective also runs regular communications workshops with

the support of Volunteer Wellington and provides useful resources for not-for-profits on its website www.communitycomms.org.nz.

If you are a community group in need of some communications expertise, you can get in touch through the website or by emailing [email protected]. Likewise, if you are a communications professional keen to volunteer or gain more communications experience in new areas, then get in touch. Any time you can give will make a difference.

www.communitycomms.org.nz

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S C H O O L H O L I D A Y F U N A T U P P E R H U T T C I T Y L I B R A R Y

As part of Council’s Positive Ageing Week, Upper Hutt City Library is hosting an exciting line-up of events including two interactive well-being workshops by Umbrella Health that look at daily habits and skills to help us feel good and cope well, even when things are hard. I attended a similar session provided by the same company and found their practical sessions very helpful in managing stress and coping with the demands of life. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone. There is a morning workshop on Tuesday 23 September (10am - 12pm) and an evening workshop on Wednesday 24 September starting at 6.45pm to cater for those who work.

Spaces are limited so ensure you register for one of these free workshops.

On Thursday 25 September, Lancinne from Disability Information Equipment Centre will be at our Central Library from 10am - 3pm with various products and equipment that can assist you. This is an opportunity to discuss your needs so you can enjoy a greater sense of well-being and independence. More information on Positive Aging Week will be available from the Library late August.

Keep up with the latest community news

and events in between Chatter issues

by signing up to receive Upper Hutt City

Library’s monthly newsletter!

Erica HerronCommunity Programmes Coordinator


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Photographic displays of Main Street over the decades, from Upper Hutt City Library’s Heritage Collections. You’re invited to digitally record your memories of Main Street or bring photos to share.

POP UP MUSEUM, 2ND FLOOR OF THE MALL

24 - 27 September, 10AM - 2PM24 - 27 SEPTEMBER, 10AM - 2PM

MAIN STREETMemories of

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To enter, NOMINATE your inspirational New Zealander and be in to WIN the Ultimate Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Gala Package.

• Two tickets to the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Gala at the Langham Hotel Auckland including dinner and beverages (Gala menu).

• One night’s accommodation in an Executive room and breakfast for two at the Langham Hotel.

• Return domestic air travel for two to Auckland. • Airport transfers from Auckland Domestic Terminal

to the Langham and return.

Join us for one of the most inspirational nights of 2015 as we recognise and celebrate the ‘Pure Kiwi Spirit’ of our luminary Kiwis.

Nominate on line at www.nzawards.org.nz or on the official nomination form available at all Kiwibank branches or MITRE 10 stores.

Conditions apply. Please refer to website.

Sometimes telling stories can get you into trouble but not here…

www.nzawards.org.nz

Pure Kiwi Spirit

New Zealander of the Year Awards

Principal sponsor

Supported by:

NOMINATE & WIN!

Community of the Year

Innovator of the Year

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Senior New Zealander of the Year

New Zealander of the Year

Young New Zealander of the Year

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Local Area Coordination

Is coming to the Hutt Valley!!

Local Area Coordinators (LACs) have taken up residence at the Trentham Community House. Local Area Coordination is a powerful innovation to connect disabled people and their whānau, with their community.

Your LACs seek to nurture local solutions and build your capacity to help you become more self-sufficient and confident when connecting with your community.

LACs work ALONGSIDE disabled people; not leading, not doing, BUT alongside.

Local Area Coordination in the Hutt Valley covers the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt City Council boundaries.

LACs will help with:

Identifying what a good everyday life means for you Develop plans with you, to achieve your desires, aspirations and goals Access your natural supports to help you achieve these goals Empower you to become more independent

For more information:

Email: [email protected] Website: www.lifeunlimited.net.nz/lac/ Or come and see us: Trentham Community House 71 Merton Street, Upper Hutt 5018

Phone: 04 528 8259

Living Independence for everyone

Local Area Coordination

Is coming to the Hutt Valley!! Local Area Coordinators (LACs) have taken up residence at the Trentham Community House. Local Area Coordination is a powerful innovation to connect disabled people and their whānau, with their community.

Your LACs seek to nurture local solutions and build your capacity to help you become more self-sufficient and confident when connecting with your community.

LACs work ALONGSIDE disabled people; not leading, not doing, BUT alongside!!

Local Area Coordination in the Hutt Valley covers the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt City Council boundaries.

LACs will help with:

Identifying what a good everyday life means for you! Develop plans with you, to achieve your desires, aspirations and goals Access your natural supports to help you achieve these goals Empower you to become fully independent

For more information:

Email: [email protected] Website: www.lifeunlimited.net.nz/lac/ Or come and see us: Trentham Community House 71 Merton Street, Upper Hutt 5018

Phone: 04 528 8259

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My name is Wendy and I am the Neighbour Support Co-ordinator for Upper Hutt. I started in this role in March and have developed a real passion for this community.

I think that we can learn a lot from what the Cantabrians are currently going and have been though, and I believe that having a close knit community makes everybody stronger and more able to handle what is thrown at them.

I would like to see the way Neighbourhood Support is portrayed in the community change – from an image of watching your neighbour to the idea of supporting your neighbour. This can only be done if we can trust each other and work together.

I currently have 77 groups in Upper Hutt, and since starting I have assisted in setting up seven new ones. There are a few holes throughout Upper Hutt where we could do with some more groups, namely Totara Park and Riverstone Terraces, so if you are in those areas give me a call or come in and see me. I’m based in the Upper Hutt Police Station.

Neighbourhood Support would like to see more of a presence in Upper Hutt and we have a few neat ideas to be rolled out in the next few months including setting up a display in the Upper Hutt Mall and establishing Junior Neighbourhood Support in some of our local Primary Schools!

We are also working closely with WREMO to make sure that we are all prepared in the event of a major emergency.

So watch this space!

WendyNeighbourhood Support Upper Hutt

phone (04) 527 2351

NeighboursInTouch

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Common Ground aims to ensure parents, families, whānau and friends of young people have easy access to information that will help them support young people to manage hard times, and enjoy positive mental health and well-being.

www.commonground.org.nz

Facebook for over 50’sDo you want to learn to use Facebook to keep in contact with your children/grandchildren?

Learn in the comfort of your own home either one-on-one or with a group of up to three friends.

Adaptive Technology offers a three hour course about Facebook and creating your very own Facebook page. Topics include:

• What is Facebook?

• Getting Started with Facebook

• Understand Facebook Privacy

• Adjusting Your Privacy Settings

• Creating a Facebook page

Sessions can be done in one three hour block or split into two smaller blocks of 1½ hours.

Fees include travel within Upper Hutt & course notes.

• Three hour course $190 or $100 per 1 ½ hour session per person.

• Groups of up to four receive a 10% discount per person. $170 for three hour session or $90 per 1 ½ hour session per person.

To book your place, call 04 528 7600 or

email [email protected]

www.adaptivetech.co.nz

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Work from Home

Become an Educator today!As a Barnardos KidStart Childcare Educator, we guarantee no day will ever be the same. Every minute of your day will be so rewarding as you help children learn, play and grow.

You will care for and educate children from birth to five years of age in your own home, plus we will provide all the training and support you need.

We are looking for new educators to join our friendly, experienced and supportive team.

Barnardos, trusted in your community for over 40 years.

BarnardosKidStartChildcarewww.kidstart.co.nzCALL US NOW! 0800 KIDSTART

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theparentingplace.com | 0800 53 56 59 | [email protected]

Toolbox courses are free to foster carers, whanau caregivers, adopters, Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren, and Home for Life Parents thanks to government funding. We are also able to

offer free training for participants wishing to become Toolbox facilitators.

positive practical fun

Building Awesome Whānau

Session one

Laying the foundations – Building your family on aroha

Session two

Parents are the roof - Protecting your whānau

Session three

The walls of the whare – Boundaries to keep

the good stu� in and the bad stu� out

Session four

Keeping it sweet – Atmosphere is everything!

Session �ve

Cool korero - Communication

Session six

Outside the whare – Living in the big wide world

If you’re looking after tamariki, The Parenting Place can help you

become an awesome parent or grandparent or caregiver – even

more awesome than you already are!

Whether you are already a super-parent or one who is struggling,

Building Awesome Whānau will give you lots of good ideas.

There are six sessions with a small group of other parents and a

friendly facilitator. You’ll watch short video clips (featuring Pio

Terei and other parents) and then discuss how the ideas could

work at your place.

No tests, no judgement, no boring bits... just lots of fun and useful

stu�. And it’s made right here in little ol’ Aotearoa,.

A six session course for parents of 0 - 12 year oldsTiaki Tamariki Maia

Thursdays 4th September to 9th October 2014 | 5:30pm to 7:30pmat Richmond Services, Level 1, 20 Daly Street, Lower Hutt

Cost: $75pp, $110 couple (subsidies available) Bookings essential as this is a small group course.Contact: Natalie P 934 8483 E [email protected]

This Toolbox is for parents and caregivers. Please make your own childcare arrangements.

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Free Slides

Live DJ

Prizes

Friday 5 September7 - 10pm

Pool Entry | All Ages

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and much much more...

Come and meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse!!

Saturday 6 September11am - 5pm

Xtream CarnivalH2O Xtream welcome back festival

For more info:04 527 2113

[email protected]

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Visit our websiteelections.org.nz

Freetext your nameand address to 3676

Freephone0800 36 76 56

Visit anyPostShop

make your voice heard.enrol to vote.

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facebook.com/20percentNZ to �nd out more

VOTE ON DISABILITY ISSUES

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phone 04 527 2169

838-842 Fergusson Drive Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140

www.upperhuttcity.com

UpperHuttCityCouncil





Accessibility and ElectionsAll New Zealanders have the right to have their voices heard, and the Electoral Commission has worked closely with the disability sector over the past few years to make it easier for people with disabilities to enrol and vote in general elections. The Access 2020 disability strategy aims to identify and reduce barriers that disabled people may encounter when enrolling and voting at elections. Changes to support the Access 2020 strategy include:

• Information in accessible formats including Braille, large-print, audio format and screenreader files

• Information and consultation opportunities in New Zealand Sign Language

• DVD resource kits and facilitation guides for voters with an intellectual disability

• Plain English resources including posters, booklets and DVDs

The Commission has also consulted on a proposal to extend telephone dictation voting services to voters who are blind or visually impaired or have another disability that means they are unable to vote independently and in secret.

www.elections.org.nzFor more information on the Commission’s resources for people with disabilities you can

go to www.elections.org.nz or give them a call on 0800 36 76 56.

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