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Community education seminar from Dementia Canterbury
Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: seminar, webinar, dementia, grief, wellbeing, families
Join this community education seminar on responding to change, grief and loss with social worker and counsellor Elizabeth Hamilton. This seminar is specifically for family members and friends currently supporting a person with dementia
Free workshops on change and loss
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Training With tags: mental health, grief, workshop
People in search of advice and tools for adapting to change or living through the loss are being invited to a series of free workshops coming to the Selwyn district in June and July
Survey opens on Park Terrace changes
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: survey, Community development, transport, cycling
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th May 2023 If you use Park Terrace, let us know what you think of the new road changes
Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch by making a submission
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Waka Toa Ora Notices With tags: planning, policy, legislation, submissions, consultation, community engagement
Submissions are an effective way for communities to have their voice heard when local and central government are considering proposals which affect where we live, work and play. Below are a number of consultations which are now open for comment
Join the Empowering Positive Change 3-day programme
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Training With tags: development, wellbeing, Courses
You are invited to attend an upcoming Canterbury course on empowering positive change - FREE for workers or volunteers in the community, health, education or social service sector. Limited places are still available
Men’s Mental Health: What’s different and what works
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Training With tags: men, mental health, mental wellbeing, seminar, awareness
To acknowledge Men’s Health Week, join this FREE presentation that will uncover why men often experience mental health uniquely - in the way they perceive wellbeing, experience distress, and how they seek and respond to help
Land purchase could pave way for future wetland and recreation reserve
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: land, environment, recreation
The Waimakariri District Council is excited to announce it has purchased a property with significant potential for ecological and recreational development between Kaiapoi and Rangiora
New mental health tool launched for small business owner-operators
Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, business, resources, mental wellbeing
Beehive media release: 23rd May 2023 The Government has launched a new tool to help small business owner-operators manage and improve their mental wellbeing, Small Business Minister Ginny Andersen announced today
Street trees to grow urban canopy in inner east
Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: planting, urban, development, biodiversity
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd May 2023 Forty-nine trees will be planted on sections of Hereford, Worcester and Cashel streets as part of a plan to enhance the walkability, shade and amenity of the city’s inner east
Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, research, mental health, young people, services, support
Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 17th May 2023 Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop
Become a Civil Defence Community Response Team volunteer
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, emergencies, emergency management, Community, disasters
Do you have what it takes to become a Civil Defence Community Response Team (CRT) volunteer? Selwyn District Emergency Managment is looking for passionate people to help their local community during an emergency - specifically in: Brookside/Irwell; Green
Green waste putting waterways at risk
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, management, environmental health
Environment Canterbury media release: 16th May 2023 Illegal dumping is rife across the region and it’s not just the inorganic items that are putting our flood protection, biodiversity, and water health at risk
Changes to building consent applications
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: built environment, property
Selwyn District Council media release: 15th May 2023 Change is coming up for those homeowners who are applying for a consent to build on land that is still going through subdivision consent process
Help us protect the Avon River/Ōtākaro
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, harm
Environment Canterbury media release: 10th May 2023 Could you or your business be accidentally leaking oil into the river/ awa? On Saturday 29th April we were notified of oil spilling into the Avon River/Ōtākaro from a drain opposite the Antigua Boat Shed
Get habits and hints for wellbeing online
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Training With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, support, webinar
The Mental Health Education and Research Centre (MHERC) is running FREE weekly one-hour sessions to help you learn and gain skills around mental health - starting Monday 15th May 2023. Dates: Mondays from 15th May to 26th June 2023.Time: 6.30 to 7.30pm
Take part in research exploring kindness for community organisations in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: survey, Community Groups, research, community engagement
Good Bitches Trust (GBT) is a New Zealand-based charity that is working to make Aotearoa a kinder place. They have received funding to research exploring what ‘kindness’ means to community service organisations in Aotearoa
Patience requested as leaves fill the streets
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, abuse
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 9th May 2023 The Garden City is renowned for its beautiful deciduous trees – and that comes at a price during the autumn leaf fall season
Why does menopause increase the risk of heart disease?
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: women, health
As part of a focus on women's heart health in May 2023, the NZ Heart Foundation Medical Director, Dr Gerry Devlin, addresses the issue of heart disease risk factors and menopause
Inspiring profiles of outstanding Polish women
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: exhibition, women
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th May 2023 Tūranga will host an upcoming exhibition profiling stories of Polish Women who have made a mark on the world
Alzheimers NZ challenges Kiwis to get creative for a cause
Posted: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: fundraising, dementia, crafts, creativity
Alzheimers New Zealand media release: 2nd May 2023 With 70,000 people in Aotearoa New Zeaaland living with dementia mate wareware, Alzheimers NZ is challenging creative Kiwis to help raise $70,000 as part of their new community fundraising challenge, Crea

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