Past News
Published: 4 May, 2020
Whānau Ora
It’s all too easy to neglect our own wellbeing in this tricky time, so here are a few tips.
- Take some time out for yourself – try to find even a small window of time between the seemingly endless ‘zui’, whānau and team catch ups to allow yourself to recharge and refocus.
- Reach out – stay connected with loved ones outside your bubble by phone, text or video calling. A five minute kōrero can make a world of difference.
- Keep moving – even something as simple as a walk around the neighbourhood will help clear the mind and help you to reenergise.
- Have a moe – try to avoid late eating and using devices at bedtime, this will give your body a chance to wind down.
- Take care of your own needs – this is so important when it comes to meeting the needs of the whānau and tamariki we work with.
There’s lots more awesome kōrero for whānau and community workers coming up on the SKIP Facebook page. Feel free to share these kōrero on your own channels. Next Wednesday 6 May at 4pm there will be a Facebook Live Q&A focused on supporting Pacific families, be sure to tune in and spread the word.
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Ngā mihi,
The Voices of Whānau and Community team
Oranga Tamariki
Published: 4 May, 2020
Media Fund
Kia ora whānau
What an opportunity for our Māori whānau in business and commercial sectors.
Free advertising doesn’t come along that often so many thanks to Mediaworks for this initiative.
Please have a look at the link below and for any whānau you know of who qualify, please forward the link on.
https://www.mediaworks.co.nz/home/advertise/advertising-opportunities/mediafund.html
Ngā mihi Lorr
Published: 30 April, 2020
Key worker/Support worker
| Company | Male Room Inc |
| Location | Nelson, Nelson / Tasman |
| Listed | Fri 24 Apr, 7:10 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
Company Male Room Inc.
Location Nelson.
Listed
Type Full time, 2 year contract. With possibility of renewal
Male Room Inc. is a charity tasked with supporting homeless males and their whanau. We are currently recruiting for a Key Support Worker, working with homeless males, many of whom being Maori, within the Housing First Initiative. Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised approach to supporting people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple, high and complex needs.
As part of a team you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support as they establish themselves. You will continue to walk alongside people on their recovery journey as they build a sense of wellbeing and determine their futures, based on their own choices, and self-determined goals.
You will have a proven background and/or qualifications in supporting males with complex needs. Also needed are strong inter-personal skills, patience and empathy in building trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
As the Key Support Worker, you will respond to self-referrals, community referrals and other referral sources. The position will be based largely in the community, providing outreach as needed for people who are homeless in the Nelson/Tasman region, and will follow them through the steps of engagement into housing and their entry into support services. You will provide ongoing support to participants as they establish themselves into permanent housing.
You will be part of a team which includes a Team Leader, other specialist Key Workers, a Housing Specialist and Peer Support Workers. Together you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support to participants.
You will have patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
Who do you report to?
While Housing First is a collaboration of local NGO’s you will be employed by the Male Room, who will provide overall employment management and supervision. On a day to day basis, you will liaise with the Team Leader of Housing First based at the Salvation Army.
This position is for the duration of the Housing First Collaboration (initially two years with the possibility of renewal).
You will need:
• to foster hope, identify strengths and develop resilience with the participants, recognising that these are key components of the approach to leading a more positive and independent life.
• A compassionate and caring personality
• Patience and common sense
• A strong problem-solving ability
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
A sense of humour
• A full NZ Drivers Licence
• Attention to detail as documentation is an important part of this role
What's in it for you?
A competitive pay rate.
Fixed days and hours of work. Mon – Fri 37.5 hrs per week
Support and coaching for new learning opportunities.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to take, apply now and email your CV and cover letter to Philip Chapman, Director, Male Room at pchapman@ts.co.nz
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Published: 30 April, 2020
Helpful links for whānau support
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Basic necessities
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Good Shepherd is offering no interest loans. See information attached to be shared with your networks.
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0800 466 370 https://goodshepherd.org.nz/good-loans/covid-19-support-available/
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Ngā Tāngata will also be offering loans with a change in criteria in response to Covid-19. |
022 400 8664
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Work & Income now has a process in place to assist their clients' online shopping for essential non-food consumer products: · During Alert Level 4, a sole supplier has been selected to provide essentials – The Warehouse. · Case managers use The Warehouse website page for essential items to help clients select what they need and verify prices and a delivery fee. · Once selections have been made: § the case manager emails the order to The Warehouse § MSD pay The Warehouse directly including delivery fee § delivery is made to the client's home within three to seven days.
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Salvation Army in partnership with Countdown are providing food parcels in certain areas that people can access via their txt line. |
The txt line is currently unavailable due to existing high demand however their phone line is still available - 0800 530 000. |
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Latest information/guidance for all social services |
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Electricity bills |
ERANZ have advised that several retailers are halting disconnections and late payment penalties on a temporary basis. Some have also put in place instalment payment plans.
MSD winter subsidies have doubled and have been brought forward.
Electricity Authority – has released COVID-19 advice for customers https://www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/covid-19-advice-for-consumers/ |
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Bank cards for online shopping - anyone can still apply for a card right now which can be done online, over the phone or in the branch. |
Contact banks directly |
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Skinny Jump low-cost broadband which offers 30GB for $5. |
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Le Va has developed culturally appropriate and evidence based tools in preventing family violence during the COVID-19 lockdown. |
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Mentemia free app - provides practical tips to help its users take control of their mental health and wellbeing |
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Mental Health Foundation contact |
Alanna Ramsay - alanna.ramsay@mentalhealth.org.nz |
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Fairway – is offering some free services during the COVID-19 including |
https://www.fairwayresolution.com/resources/whats-new/free-support-for-your-bubble
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Debt
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Mortgage relief for those impacted by covid-19 |
NZBA – press release on mortgage repayment deferrals https://www.nzba.org.nz/2020/03/27/banks-offer-six-month-mortgage-repayment-deferrals/
Details will vary so best to contact your bank directly for more information.
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Banks have set up COVID-19 specific pages. |
https://www.anz.co.nz/here-to-help/ https://www.asb.co.nz/page/covid-19.html https://www.bnz.co.nz/contact/covid-19-update https://www.westpac.co.nz/who-we-are/covid-19/ https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/contact-us/support-hub/coronavirus-updates/ https://www.tsb.co.nz/help/covid-19 https://www.sbsbank.co.nz/covid-19 |
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NZBA has a dedicated COVID-19 page on their website
NZBA has started reporting lending data on their website which is updated daily. This data includes information on new lending, deferrals of existing lending and how many people have reached out to their bank for help. |
https://www.nzba.org.nz/consumer-information/
Consumer lending data - https://www.nzba.org.nz/consumer-information/covid-19/consumer-lending-data/
Business lending data - https://www.nzba.org.nz/consumer-information/covid-19/business-lending-data/ |
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Any questions from SCAFI group regarding hardship assistance at ANZ |
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Sorted information on repayment holidays |
https://sorted.org.nz/must-reads/repayment-holiday-pros-and-cons/ |
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FSF information on repayment holidays |
https://www.fsf.nz/Site/consumer-info/repayment-deferrals.aspx |
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Other financial information |
Information on Kiwisaver withdrawals |
CFFC – media release on Kiwisaver withdrawals as a last resort https://cffc.govt.nz/news-and-media/news/kiwisaver-members-urged-to-use-hardship-withdrawals-as-a-last-resort
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Kiwisaver FMA requirements: The FMA has produced advice on alternative steps to verify identity and financial circumstances for KiwiSaver significant financial hardship applications. This advice was sent to KiwiSaver providers and Supervisors on 3 April and applies while the Level 4 lockdown is in place.
A statutory declaration can be made by a video call with an authorised witness, and given the Level 4 lockdown circumstances the FMA considers supervisors can also, at their discretion, accept alternative verification steps. Alternative verification steps might need to be applied if the person cannot get hold of an authorised witness or does not have the technology necessary to facilitate witnessing via video call. |
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Banking Ombudsman FAQs on common COVID-19 questions about banking |
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Investments/ Business
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NZFunds have a team of 350 authorised financial advisors who people can talk to particularly regarding KiwiSaver withdrawals and switching schemes, independent expert advice. |
Access to an authorised financial adviser is available on 0800 698 884. |
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During COVID-19, Business mentors are waiving registration fees for small businesses and social enterprises seeking mentoring support. |
Published: 29 April, 2020
Covid 19 - Testing stations
Kia ora whānau
Just came across this, too good of an opportunity to miss from Kimi Hauora Wairau, so please if you live in these communities, or know whānau in these communities, please pass on. Wednesday 29th April 2020 for Havelock/Canvastown/Rai Valley; and Thursday 30th April 2020 for Seddon/Ward/Kekerengu!
The venues and times are:
Wednesday: Havelock Pavilion Car Park 9.00 to 11.30am
Wednesday: Trout Hotel Car Park 12 midday to 2.00pm
Wednesday: Rai Valley School Car Park 2.30 to 3.30pm
Thursday: Seddon Community Hall Car Park 9.00 to 11.30am
Thursday: Ward Community Hall Car Park 12 midday to 2.00pm
Thursday: Kekerengu Valley Community Hall Car Park 2.30 3.30pm
These drive through areas will provide you with a local opportunity to be assessed and tested for Covid-19 if you have symptoms. These are:
Any acute respiratory infection with at least one of the following symptoms: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, coryza, anosmia with or without fever. (Ministry of Health 16/04/20)
Enquiries to: Glenis McAlpine
glenism@marlboroughpho.org.nz
021 284 7208