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If there are any staff interested in attending the Cultural Training (as
attached) at Waiwhetu this is FREE and the dates and times are included so you
will be able to diary what best suits your schedule.  TRW gives opportunities
for organisations and people to participate within a marae setting which gives
you the chance to ask questions that you need answers to such as working with
Māori patients and or whānau, the processes within a marae, what other
organisations are connected to Waiwhetu and any other questions. This gives the
participants an insight into one of the most well established and well
connected Marae systems for the Hutt area, and what Waiwhetu offer for the
Māori population and other organisations of Te Awakairangi (Hutt Area). If you
would like to ask further questions or talk about TRW anyone can either e-mail
me or my contacts will follow this email, thank you and may you all have a
great day.



Would you kindly circulate this among your other worker's or contacts please
thank you.



Ngā mihi nui kia koutou

Maraea Cookson

Maraea Cookson (B.S.W)

Māori Health Co-ordinator - Hospital Services

Hutt Valley District Health Board

Māori Health Development Unit

Pilmuir House

Pilmuir Street

Private Bag 31 907

Lower Hutt

(04) 570 9574

Mobile: 0276854247

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Hi All,

The Japanese Society of Auckland Inc. is organising the Japan Day 2012.
The Japan Day 2012 is a good opportunity to explore the Japanese culture and
celebrate the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between New
Zealand Japan.
For more information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.japanday.org.nz/program

Warm regards,

Austin Kim | Programme Advisor Diversity Community Connectedness | Community
Development & Partnerships - Central DDI 09 354 2056 | Extn (40) 2056 |
Mobile 027 242 0853 | Fax 09 368 5816 Auckland Council, Level 6, 360 Queen
Street, Auckland Central Visit our website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Hello everyone



Find attached the latest in News & Views, which I ask you to forward on to
your networks where applicable.



Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Waitangi Weekend.



Kind regards

Helen

Health Promotion Forum of NZ  Right to Health Scholarships 2012

The Health Promotion of New Zealand has pleasure in offering Scholarships to
assist successful applicants in attending the Right to Health workshop at
the University of Auckland  City Campus on 22 & 23 February 2012.

We invite applications from those who meet several criteria listed in the
attachment. Included in the attachment is the application form where we
would like you to write a short paragraph of why you would like to receive a
scholarship and who would benefit from it.

Please take note that applications close at 12noon Friday 10 February 2012
and must be received by us by 5pm Monday 13 February. Please ensure that I
receive your applications by these dates.

For further inquiries about the scholarships please contact Avril Stott,
email: <email obscured> or phone: 09-531 5501.

Ng mihi,

na Emma Frost

Office Administrator
Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand Runanga Whakapiki ake i te Hauora o
Aotearoa

Phone: 09 531 5504
Email: <email obscured>
Post: P O Box 99 064, Newmarket, 1149, Auckland, New Zealand

Web site: www.hauora.co.nz
Facebook: HPF Christchurch Earthquake Support

Quiet, Asperger-friendly accommodation sought in Auckland.


I am a male with Aspergers currently living in Wellington. I have the
opportunity to become a full-time student in Auckland, and I'd like to find
a place to rent in a relatively quiet, Asperger-friendly household in
greater Auckland. I am extremely sensitive to certain sounds - prolonged
loud TVs, radios, snoring. If you can help, please email me, Shaun, at
<email obscured>  <email obscured>> . References
available.

Shaun is happy for this advert to be either used as is or edited as
necessary to be included in your newsletters. I appreciate your help in this
matter,

Regards,
Rachel Knappstein
Social Worker
The Salvation Army Auckland City Community Ministries
691 Mount Albert Road, Royal Oak
(PO Box 27153, Mount Roskill, 1440)
Ph: (09) 639 1173
Mobile: 027 511 0374

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Blueprint II Consultation Underway


Dear Sir/Madam,
Over the past few months we have been working hard to further develop the
ideas that will form Blueprint II.

Today we have released the Blueprint II consultation document. In it, we
propose a bold vision for the Mental Health and Addiction (MH&A) sector that
will require innovation and changes in how we meet the MH&A needs of New
Zealanders over the next 10 years.

The purpose of this document is to enable you to provide feedback on the
core propositions of Blueprint II and help shape the practical pathways of
change and development to realise this future.

The easiest way to make a submission on this consultation document is to
visit http://www.mhc.govt.nz/blueprint-ii-0
<http://www.mhc.govt.nz/blueprint-ii-0> and complete the online form. You
can also download the feedback form, complete, and email it to
<email obscured>  <email obscured>> , or post to Blueprint II
Submission, Mental Health Commission, PO Box 12479, Wellington 6144.

All submissions are due by 5pm, Friday 9 March 2012.

We look forward to hearing from you over the coming weeks.
Kind regards,
Dr Lynne Lane
Chair Commissioner
Mental Health Foundation

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Hi All,
We are looking to do a panel discussion on issues of disability within the
Asian communities on THE ASIAN RADIO SHOW. Ideally we would love to have
someone who works with the communities and someone (Asian) who can share
their story of being differently-abled. Since the show is in English and on
radio we do need people who can speak English, although accents are not a
problem. Hope you understand. Please email <email obscured>

Thanks.
(And this is a paid gig. We will pay you for your time and effort.)

--
Dr Sapna Samant
www.drsapna.wordpress.com
www.holycowmedia.com
@drsapna

Do you want your child to:

*	Perform better at schools and be more involved
*	Be physically strong and healthy
*	Be resistant to illnesses
*	Be happy

Then learn the basic skills on how to build a healthy relationship and
develop stronger bond with your child

Please attached flyer
<http://www.communitywaitakere.org.nz/images/noticeboard/freeparent.pdf> for
full details:

Eva Scherer
MNZ, NZRS, AMTA
www.kidslovemassage.com  <http://www.kidslovemassage.com/>

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FEBRUARY
Saturday 11 February
Cloth Nappies with Auckland Council    10am-12 pm   FREE
(To register please ph: 834 9214 or email:
<email obscured>
<email obscured>> )
The Cloth Nappy Know How Workshop will inform parents with all they need to
know about modern cloth nappies. The workshop is designed to inform parents
who are planning to give cloth nappies a go. By attending the workshop,
parents can purchase a Cloth Nappy Trail Pack for $15, worth $70 (these are
limited per class).
The cloth nappy workshop will cover:The five main nappy options available to
parents - disposables, pre-folds with covers, pocket nappies, fitted nappies
with covers and all in ones Liners and boosters - what are they and why
would you use one; Fabrics - what are the available options for modern nappy
fabrics; How to choose your nappies? - which one will be suitable for your
baby; Washing your nappies - no different to washing clothes

Saturday 11 February
Seasonal Pulse with Brendan Hoare, Organic Systems Ltd (PART 8)
Sustainable Land Management Series at 'Long Breath' Farm, Bethells
10am-12.30pm   $20   (for bookings ph 826 4276)
A guide for the serious gardener and regional (peri-urban) farmer. What is
going on this month; past, present, future cycles of the land; reading
landscape. 'To do' lists for home gardens, nursery, farm and tree crop
systems; works schedules and planning tools; practical sessions on seasonal
farm and gardening techniques.
NB: Contact the SLC on 826 0555 to get Brendan's address details. Please
bring appropriate clothing - sturdy shoes or boots, hat, raincoat and
gloves. Bring food for a shared lunch.

Wednesday 15 Febrary
Eco-Virtues and the Importance of being Earnest with Karen Summerhays from
the Sustainable Endeavours Charitable Trust
7pm - 9 30pm, $20 (for bookings ph 826 4276)
This workshop is a self exploration into the attributes we may already have,
and some that we may need to cultivate, to become sustainble beings.
Learning and practicing the 7 Eco-Virtues is an easy way to lead by example
in your family, community and business.

Thursday 16 February
Cycle Safety Check Workshop with Auckland Transport    6pm-8pm, FREE
(For more information and bookings, contact
<email obscured>
<email obscured>> call 09 355 3553)
If you are new to riding, haven't been on a bike for a while or lack
confidence, this 2hr session is for you. This very relaxed practical session
will give you plenty of opportunity to learn and practice the basics. The
session will be run entirely off the road, and bikes will be provided for
those who don't have one.

Saturday 18 February
Introduction to Seed Saving with Judy Ackery
11am-12pm, $10  (for bookings ph 826 4276)
Learn how to get started saving your own seed in your vege garden and
creating your own garden Heirlooms. Tutor is a suburban vege gardener and a
long time member of Auckland Seedsavers network.

Saturday 18 February
Native Seed Collection and Propagation with Selene Conn and Vanessa Wood
12.30-2pm  $5  (for bookings ph 826 4276)  NOTE: FULLY BOOKED   but register
your interest for future native seed propagation workshops.  Walk with
Sustaining Our Streams Coordinators Selene and Vanessa through native
revegetation areas in Olympic park and harvest seed. You will learn how to
successfully grow native seedlings from seed, and get hands-on experience in
seed sowing and propagation.
Saturday 18 Feb  Eco Design Advisors Workshop
2.00pm-3.00pm FREE  (For bookings ph 826 4276)
Covers the practical aspects of building a healthy, sustainable community
and how Auckland Council supports this through programmes like Retrofit Your
Home.
Followed by:Eco Design Advisors Tour  3.00pm-4.30pm  FREE Join the Auckland
Council Eco Design Advisors on a visit to a sustainable house in a nearby
suburb (shared transport available).  The tour will illustrate some of the
elements of the talk.

Saturday 25 Feb
Hardcore Hot Composting with Carl Pickens
11am-1pm  $20  (for bookings ph 826 4276)
Using ingredients like seaweed, horse manure, crop residues, grass
clippings, rock phosphate and bentonite clay, we will construct a free
standing compost pile ideal for the home garden.  This compost has the
ability to ameliorate most undesirable soil conditions.
Carl Pickens Landscape Architect  www.carlpickens.co.nz
<http://www.carlpickens.co.nz/>

Saturday 3 March
Herbs and herbal teas  withLynn Brown from the Glen Eden Herb Society
11am-12pm  $10  (for bookings ph 826 4276)
The Glen Eden Herb Group have adopted a patch at the Sustainable Living
Centre to showcase a herb garden in action. Come and hear Lynn discuss ideas
for what to grow in your garden for the perfect herb tea, and what uses some
of these herb teas or tisanes have in the home.

Please book your SLC workshops with Tash on 826 4276 or email
<email obscured>  <email obscured>>
For more information about EcoFest launch and the EcoFest programme please
phone Mark Miller on 826 4276.

For information on the Sustainable Living Centre workshops, phone Meg or
Olivia on
826 0555.

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