COSS NEWS BULLETIN - Healthy Christchurch

COSS NEWS BULLETIN 

COSS News is published by The Council of Social Services with the generous support of the 

Canterbury Community Trust, the Lottery Grants Board and the Christchurch City Council. 

Changes in the COSS office 

COSS Update 

October 2011 

Tena Koutou - my name is Di Harwood and I have recently joined COSS as Office Cordinator. I 

am really happy to be part of an organisation that is working so effectively for, and in, the not for 

profit sector. I have a background in administration and a Diploma in Social Work through Nga 

Maata Waka so working for COSS lets me utilise a number of different skills. I am also on the 

management committee of the Linwood Community House so I have been involved with the 

sector for quite a few years now. I have three children (Victoria 11 and Jack and Krystyna 10) so 

when not at work I am still kept on my toes. If you are passing 101 North Avon Road (entry off 

Petrie Street) please feel free to call in and introduce yourself. I look forward to meeting some of 

you. Ka kite ano. 

From the 3rd October Sharon will be working Tuesday to Friday only. The COSS office will still 

be open on Mondays and Di will be there from 9am to 4.30pm. 

COSS AGM 

The COSS AGM was held on the 16th September and we would like to thank those that were 

able to attend on the day. Michelle Martin from CERA spoke about her role and the involvement 

of CERA in the rebuilding of Christchurch and the strengthening of wellbeing in the community. It 

was certainly interesting to listen to Michelle and I think we all learnt quite a bit about how the 

rebuild, both physically and socially, is going. We would also like to welcome our new and 

existing board members and sector representatives and we look forward to another year that 

hopefully won’t be quite as challenging as the last. 

COSS activities 

We are aware that a number of not for profit organisations have a commercial arm that is used to 

create profit to go back into the community work that they do. A good example of this is 

Community Energy Action which has a retail outlet for items such as window insulation and hot 

water cylinder wraps. Proceeds from these sales go into funding their charitable programmes 

such as the Curtain bank and their Warm Families programme. We would like to compile a 

directory of organisations that have this function so we can add it to our newsletter and inform 

people of this valuable resource. It’s a great way of the community supporting the community and 

we would love to do our bit to share the information. If you would like to be part of this directory 

please contact us at the COSS office. 

Policy manuals: Lots of agencies and community groups aren’t able to access their policy 

manuals, so COSS has started a group on the chch3 network to share policies. If you do have 

your policies readily available and wouldn’t mind sharing them, please join the group and upload 

them, or send them to COSS. 

To join the network, use the ‘sign up’ button on the main page of http://chch3.net.nz. 

Office furniture available for community groups : Our thanks to Abell Truck & Car Rental in 

Blenheim Rd, whose sponsorship is contributing towards the costs of storage. We would 

COSS NEWS Christchurch Page 1 October 2011

welcome donations to assist with costs. To those that have made contact with us re this we will 

be contacting you within the next few weeks. 

COSS Newsletter and updating contact information: 

We are in the process of updating our database and mailing lists. If you haven’t received a COSS 

newsletter it may be that we have your information recorded incorrectly. Please let us know at 

newsletter@ccoss.org.nz or (03) 366 2050 if this is the case. We would appreciate it if you could 

circulate the newsletter through your networks so we can also pick up on people and 

organisations we may have missed along the way. If you have an item that you would like to see 

in the newsletter you can email that to newsletter@ccoss.org.nz as well. 

We will also forward emails of interest to the sector as we receive them but a good way to keep 

up to date is by visiting www.chch3.net.nz . 

We would also like to say we really appreciate your ongoing support through annual membership 

fees and donations which help us continue to provide our service in the sector. 

One Voice Te Reo Kotahi 

Speaking from the NGO sector 

Sector News 

One Voice Te Reo Kotahi is a collective of NGO / community organisations formed to ensure that 

the voices of organisations that are not formed by government or commerce are heard in the 

rebuild of greater Christchurch. We are a recently formed council that anticipates future work 

towards the rebuild, and will be promoting the voices within the sector and referring to the 

expertise those voices can provide. 

We are grounded in community and driven by the grassroots. We have extensive knowledge of 

and access to the many communities that make up Christchurch. Therefore we are able to 

gather up and summarise diverse voices. 

We have submitted to CCC, and are currently beginning to engage with CERA. If you are an 

NGO / community organisation / non-profit organisation with an interest in the rebuild of Greater 

Christchurch, One Voice Te Reo Kotahi stands by you. In whatever comes next, we want to 

make sure your voice is heard. If you wish to be included in our informational emails, or if you 

are interested in helping us amplify the voices of the sector, please register your interest at the 

link below. Kia ora. 

http://bit.ly/1voicetereokotahi-reg 

Mahitahi, nohotahi, whakaaro-tahi, ka ora ai tātou katoa. 

We work together, we stay together, we deliberate together; 

this is why we will survive and flourish. 

Youth Health Hub to Reopen 

Christchurch youth will have access to a new central health hub with the 198 Health Centre set to 

reopen this month. The centre, operated by the Korowai Youth Wellbeing Trust, is located on a 

site at the corner of Barbadoes and Gloucester Streets and aims to provide a range of youth 

health services with a particular focus on young people who are vulnerable to harm. The original 


198 centre closed in April 2010 due to funding cuts by the CDHB. Doctors continued to see 

clients at The Clinic located in the CTV building which collapsed in the February earthquake. 

Dr Sue Bagshaw, who founded the trust at the end of last year, said there was a clear need for a 

centralised youth health provider due to the lack of youth health services in the city after the 

earthquakes. “It’s a really positive idea since young people will be able to come to one place for 

all their health needs. We’ll have a collection of buildings all providing different services so we 

can work together to provide the best care”. 

The re-establishment of the centre has been assisted by fundraising organised by Phillippa 

Wintle and Haya Al-Ani. Ms Al-Ani’s father Husam Al-Ani worked as a volunteer doctor for the 

198 centre and was killed in the CTV building collapse. Ms Wintle and Ms Al-Ani founded a 

charity called One Nine Eight which has been selling t-shirts with images donated by artists. They 

have raised $10,000 of the $50,000 required to get the new centre up and running. The Mainland 

Press 21/9/2011 

The Monarch Centre ( Sexual Abuse Survivors Trust) 

now has new premises at 454 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023. The entry point at 

present is 1 Penbury Street. Their postal address is P O Box 944, Christchurch 8140 and they 

can be contacted by phone on 377 5401. Email sast@sast.org.nz and you can view their website 

at www.sast.org.nz . 

Mental Health Awareness Week! 10th – 16th October 

Kicking off in Mental Health Awareness Week 2011, Healthy Christchurch and the Mental 

Health Foundation challenge you to remember the simple things that give you joy; embrace 

new experiences; share your time, your words, your presence; feel connected and to move 

your mood by doing what you can and enjoying what you do. 

This year the theme is once again ‘Flourishing’ and based around the Mental Health 

Foundation’s key messages for wellbeing - Connect, Take Notice, Be Active, Give and 

Keep Learning. 

This year hasn’t been that easy, so we need to make this a week where we can encourage 

each other to take some time to focus on these messages together. 

The main event in Christchurch will be the Walk4Wellbeing walk around Hagley Park. 

Walk 4 Wellbeing – Ramble On! 

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness week in the Garden City 

Sunday 16th October 1-4pm – Start Rolleston Ave near Peacock Fountain 

Check out www.mentalhealth.org.nz for loads of information for supporting your wellbeing 

and those of others. Healthy Christchurch newsletter 88 Oct 2011 

Ethnic Business Recovery Programme for Christchurch 

Representatives of the ethnic business sector and business professionals met recently to work 

through the challenges of the earthquake recovery process. It was also a great boost for the 

meeting held at the newly opened Christchurch Migrants Centre at 166 St Asaph St. 

The ethnic business sector in Christchurch has been hit hard by the earthquakes. Many have 


lost not only their business but in many cases, their attached homes also. A number of dairy 

and restaurant owners and leaseholders for example, have faced a double blow. 

The aim of the meeting was to discuss assistance programmes comprising forums, mentoring, 

coaching and training to help ethnic businesses through the recovery phase. Many are finding it a 

challenge and require help in their negotiations with officials and authorities. 

The meeting provided an opportunity for those affected to voice their individual concerns or those 

of their fellow ethnic community members. Mentors and business recovery advisors in 

attendance provided an overview of how their services could be utilised to assist those in need. 

The Canterbury Business Association hopes to be in a position later this month to facilitate this 

process, and will provide further details once their programme is finalised. 

Launching this ethnic business recovery programme is an encouraging step forward for our 160 

ethnic communities in Christchurch. 

Healthy Christchurch newsletter 88 Oct 2011 

Policy Development: 

Notices 

Do you need a complete set of upgraded policies to enable your organisation to move ahead 

safely? 

Developing policies for the not-for-profit sector has become a speciality in recent years. 

For an obligation-free discussion, you are invited to get in touch with: 

Karen Armstrong, Arm in Arm Limited, 03 314 4042 or 0274 383 464 or 

karenarmstrong@xtra.co.nz 

Funding and resources 

Christchurch Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund 

Purpose of the Fund 

Following the 22 February 2011 earthquake the Christchurch Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund 

(“The Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund”) was established to provide money for any charitable, 

benevolent, philanthropic or cultural purpose related to the adverse effects of the 4September 

2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes. 

The Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund will provide support for any activities or works required as a 

result of the earthquakes that: 

(a) contribute to the rebuilding of the social and physical infrastructure of Christchurch; and 

(b) assist in: 

(i) remedying hardship by individuals, groups, community organisations and businesses; 

and/ or 

(ii) protecting or repairing damage to the physical fabric of the city. 

The Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund is distinct from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust 

which is promoted by central government, the Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Fund 

which operates under its own trust deed, and the Mayor’s Welfare Fund which also has its own 


trust deed. It is also distinct from appeals promoted by other organisations such as the Red 

Cross and the Salvation Army. 

Please note that it is not the intention of the Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund to assist private 

individuals with the funding of repairs to private property. 

The Fund is open to individuals, groups, community organisations and businesses. 

Any proposal to apply for funds held by the Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund will be subject to the 

approval of the Council, on the Mayor’s recommendation, in a formal public meeting. Applicants 

will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible. 

Application forms and further information are at 

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/civildefence/chchearthquake/MayoralReliefFund.aspx 

Todd Foundation Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Fund 

Our $1.84m Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund set up through donations from the 

Todd Corporation, Todd family members and Todd staff has now started its grant programme to 

not-for-profit organisations in Christchurch and Canterbury. 

Our focus 

The Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund funding will focus on two key areas: 

● Engaging communities in recovery and renewal 

● Supporting the recovery of the Canterbury not-for-profit sector 

Our approach 

The Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund’s approach includes: 

● Using a quick and simple online application form. 

● Making funding decisions regularly; at least every four – eight weeks and more often 

when required. Decisions on initial funding will be made by a committee consisting of 

Christchurch residents Charles Reid, Helena Francis and Garth Nowland-Foreman and 

Todd Foundation trustees Tom Lambie, Malcolm Whyte, Georgina Ralston and David 

Moloney. 

● Working closely with other funders wherever possible. As a first collaborative step we are 

planning to contract a Christchurch-based project manager in partnership with the Tindall 

Foundation. We are also working with Philanthropy NZ to support further funder 

collaboration. 

● All funds donated into the Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund and interest 

earned will directly benefit Canterbury organisations. Overheads and administration costs 

will be met by the Todd Foundation. 

To find out more 

Go to http://www.toddfoundation.org.nz/christchurch-earthquake-recovery-fund/ 

Funding Recipients 

A list of Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund recipients is available on their website and 

will be regularly updated as grants are made. 

The Tindall Foundation provides funding for providers of services to young children, 

families, youth development, Maori and minority ethnic groups, adult literacy, budgeting or 

community services and development. There is no closing date. See the Tindall Foundation 

website at www.tindall.org.nz 


Canterbury Community Trust closing dates: 

Sector Closing date Decision date 

Hospital & Medical 20 November February 

Recreation & Leisure 20 November February 

Sport 20 December March 

Economic & Employment 20 December March 

Environmental 20 December March 

Further information from the trust at ph 335 0305 or call free 0508 266 878. 

Email enquiry@commtrust.org.nz . www.commtrust.org.nz 

Charitable Trusts: The Public Trust administers quite a few grants and scholarships. See 

their website http://www.publictrust.co.nz/grants-and-scholarships/how-do-i-find-one.html to find 

out if some might be relevant to you. 

Adult Learners Week - Dynamic Community Learning Award 

If you are part of - or know of - groups or organisations that are making a real difference in their 

community through adult and community education activities we are keen to have your entries for 

the 2011 Dynamic Communtiy Learning Award. There will be two prizes of $200 presented at 

the 1 November Launch of Adult Learners Week. More specifically we are looking for activities 

that create community learning benefits (ie beyond the individual), foster learning that leads to 

new developments, expand community, cultural knowledge, help promote active citizenship, 

strengthen the whanau/family and strengthen neighbourhood and community. The entry deadline 

is 3 October. Have a look on Inspiring Communities website: www.inspiringcommunities.org.nz 

or ACE Aotearoa: www.aceaotearoa.org.nz for more information. 

Methodist Mission views on social issues 

Christchurch Methodist Mission has compiled a series of information sheets on specific issues 

addressing some of the social concerns around the rebuild of Christchurch. Poverty, Gambling, 

Age Friendliness, Affordable Housing, Alcohol, Food Security, Employment, Community Sector 

and Social inequalities. “Christchurch Methodist Mission is committed to promoting ‘cycles of 

hope’ by actively addressing the causes and effects of social and economic disparity and 

injustice. We seek here to expand public debate on important social issues of our time, in order 

to improve outcomes for those in our community who are disadvantaged” More information can 

be found at their website http://www.mmsi.org.nz/our-views.html 

Donated IT software. Remember if you require additional Microsoft Software, affected 

organisations and those supporting affected communities may be eligible for a special Microsoft 

donation with no administration fees. These are available through TechSoup New Zealand. Find 

out more about the special Microsoft donation policy for Christchurch at 

http://www.techsoup.net.nz . 

One Stop Shock. The latest One Stop Shock has been revised and distributed to Healthy 

Christchurch signatories. It is also available on the Healthy Christchurch website. This is an 

essential list for recovery information and contacts. It is a great resource for you to print out and 

share with your community and clients. It covers key contacts (phone numbers and websites) as 

well as all the earthquake related funding and grants available and a comprehensive list of 

counselling & support. http://www.healthychristchurch.org.nz/ 


Recovery Guide. Community and Public Health have produced an excellent resource about 

the process of recovery. If you have any involvement or interest in the work that is happening to 

rebuild our communities, then the Integrated Recovery Planning Guide is an essential document. 

You can download it from http://www.cph.co.nz/Files/IntegratedRecoveryGuideV2-Jun11.pdf or 

contact 

Staffing Resource: COSS now has a small number of copies of Mana Mahi and its latest 

update free to give away to community organisations. This comprehensive employment resource 

was designed specifically for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector to support 

good faith based and productive employment relations. If you need a copy, please contact the 

COSS office. We hope that groups receiving one of these valuable resources will share it freely 

with other groups. 

Earthquake Assistance Centre 

The Earthquake Assistance Centre (EAC), designed to provide information and assistance for 

insured red-zone homeowners deciding on Government offers to buy their properties, has now 

opened. It is not designed to provide a dispute resolution service between homeowners and 

insurance companies, nor a forum for negotiating individual settlements. It can, however, provide 

information to help people decide on a purchase option, if any. The centre is managed by CERA 

and there will be staff from Christchurch City Council, Canterbury Earthquake Temporary 

Accommodation Service (CETAS), the Earthquake Commission (EQC), Community Law 

Canterbury and some insurance firms. The concept of a one-stop-shop is excellent, as is the 

location at the Avondale Golf Club, 141 Breezes Road, Avondale. It’s open 10.00 am to 6.30 pm 

Monday to Friday, 0800 RING CERA (0800 7464 2372). 

Community Energy Action Curtain Bank 

The Curtain Bank has relocated to Unit 8/310 Wilsons Road, Christchurch and will be closing 

from 21st October 2011 until March 2012. To use this service next year the process will be a 

referral from a partnership agency http://www.cea.co.nz/curtain-banks/ who will provide the client 

with a voucher that they will need to produce on their arrival at the Curtain bank. Any enquiries 

can be directed to CEA Ph: 379 6959. 

Community Energy Action launches exciting new home energy check service 

In 2009 Community Energy Action launched the Home Energy Advice Centre (HEAC). Over the 

last two years we’ve learned a lot about we can help people more effectively and we are reshaping 

our advice service into one that is more targeted and gets advisers into people’s homes. 

CEA now provides a subsidised home energy check (HEC) as well as free telephone advice. A 

HEC includes practical advice about the whole house and is targeted to the specific 

characteristics of the house. It incorporates a whole range of issues (not just heating and 

insulation) including high electricity bills, dampness and condensation, hot water, glazing, 

lighting, ventilation, and electricity provider. Advisors also take into account the unique concerns 

and circumstances of the householder. 

It costs Community Energy Action $250 to deliver a Home Energy Check. However thanks to the 

generous sponsorship from Christchurch Agency for Energy, Orion, and MainPower, a limited 

number of HECs may be available at no cost to high need, vulnerable households. We can also 

provide a subsidised check for people living in HNZ or CCC housing. HECs are also available at 


just $40 for Community Service Card holders and $100 for all other households – and that 

includes all COSS members! 

We are also seeking referral agency partners who have a professional interest in improving the 

energy efficiency, warmth and comfort of their client’s home. Key requirements to be a referral 

partner are: 

· agency staff must visit client homes. 

· agency staff are prepared to refer clients directly to CEA advisors, rather than relying on 

households to contact CEA. 

For more information about HECs, to request a check for your clients or yourself, or discuss 

becoming a referral partner agency call 0800 388 588, or email energyadvice@cea.co.nz. 

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Collaborative Voices: Conversations with the community and voluntary sector “on air” about 

topical issues … from Invercargill to Auckland and live-streamed globally on Access Radio. 

Brought to you by NZ Council of Social Services and NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare 

Organisations. Hear past programmes at 

http://accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1184620683-799 

From the WEA programme: 

The annual Lincoln Efford Memorial Lecture: 

The lignite plans of Solid Energy and why the coal must be kept in the ground - Jeanette 

Fitzsimons 

When: Thursday 13 October 7.30-9pm 

Where: Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester Street 

All welcome! 

Contact: Phone WEA, 366 0285; Email: cwea@xtra.co.nz 

SUBURBS OF CHRISTCHURCH 

Starts 25 October, 1-2.30pm, at the Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester Street, 4 Tuesdays, $21 

The suburbs of Christchurch have a rich history but what of the future? The recent earthquakes 

have brought devastating change to some parts of Christchurch while at the same time providing 

opportunities for new developments. Each week a local historian will speak about the suburb 

they are familiar with while the second speaker discusses the present reality and future hopes for 

their part of town. 


25 Oct Sumner/Redcliffs – Topsy Rule, Wendy Gilchrist 

1 Nov St Albans – Brian Spear, Emma Twaddell 

8 Nov Belfast - Ivan Hibberd 

15 Nov Sydenham – Dorothy Haywood and speaker tbc 

EAST SIDE COMMUNITIES: MEMORIES & VISIONING 

Starts 1 November, 7-9pm, 4 Tuesdays at the Honey Café, New Brighton Mall, $10 or $5 per 

night. Pre-enrolment is important. Meals, tea and coffee available to purchase from 6 pm. 

1 Nov: New Brighton and North New Brighton - Bruce Ansley author of Gods and Little Fishes; 

Alan Cockburn, author of Fire on the Foreshore and local identity. 

8 Nov: Bexley - Local residents Aileen Trist (Residents Association); Lianne Dalziel M.P. and 

Tim Baker, local historian and Community Board member 

15 Nov: Avondale - Adrienne Lingard (President Residents Association) and Bob Gordon 

22 Nov: Southshore/South Brighton - Don Rowlands, Olive Lawson (editors of the Southshore 

history book, “Sand Dunes to Suburb”) and Tim Sintes, Community Board member 

Phone the WEA at 366 0285 or email cwea@xtra.co.nz 

http://cwea.org.nz/Programme.php 

A welcome relief for Christchurch - De-stress workshops 

The Art of Living is offering De- Stress workshops for free (usually $250) which give people the 

tools to overcome the stressful affects of the earthquakes. 

Over 30 years of experience and numerous scientific studies have been undertaken over the 

years, we can say with conviction that the techniques we teach really work! The same 

techniques taught on this course have been effective in relieving stress symptoms after 9/11, the 

December 2004 tsunami and 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, and over 400 Cantabrians since the 

September 2010 earthquake. Scientific studies show that the programs can help people of all 

ages. www.aolresearch.org 

Of the over 400 Cantabrians who have benefited so far: 

> 90% experienced improved quality of sleep, clarity of mind & thinking; 

> 90% found improved emotional stability & feeling of calmness; 

> 95% found the course beneficial & recommend it to friends & family. 

“So relaxed, finally able to sleep well since the earthquake” Linda 

“Before I was very sleep deprived and feeling often negative - flying into states of stress very 

easily, now I feel a lot more centered, and grateful to have a tool which I can use and enjoy each 

day, knowing it can clear me out.” Sazkia 

“Before I was extremely unhappy, scared of the future, now I feel so calm, never felt like this 

ever; it is like a miracle.” Barbara 

As you can see the workshops have been invaluable to many many people, but we would like to 

extend the opportunity to as many more people as possible to also benefit. 

Please include the information on your community notices and pass to your presenters who may 

also be interested. If you would like to find out any more about the project or to have a volunteer 

from the organisation on your show- we would be happy to do this :-) 

If you can't makes this dates, please contact us for further courses. 

Next course: 6 - 9 October 2011 

Thurs & Fri: 6 - 8:30pm Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm 

Delta Community House, 105 North Avon Rd , Richmond , Christchurch 

Registration essential: Contact Jill Baxter aoljill@yahoo.co.nz (03) 383 1843, or Peter 

Mittermuller 0508 artofliving (0508 278 63 548 464). 

The Art of Living Foundation The Art of Living Foundation is a not- for – profit, educational and 

humanitarian NGO engaged in stress management and service initiatives. Active in more than 


150 countries and holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council 

(ECOSOC) of the UN 

For more information www.artofliving.org.nz research: www.aolresearch.org 

Birthright: Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011. 

12 noon, 15 th October 2011, followed by lunch. Venue: Ann Taylors home, 108 Halswell Junction 

Road, Christchurch 8025. RSVP by 8 th October 2011 to birthright@xtra.co.nz, ph 940 9416. 

We thank you for your support and look forward to sharing our progress with you. 

Working alongside refugees: 

Hagley Community College is offering FREE ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOPS to NGO’s, 

charities, and public sector and government agencies in Christchurch and beyond. The sessions 

are designed for service providers to promote knowledge and help organisations and individuals 

work successfully alongside refugee and former refugee families. 

The training will explore three key areas: 

● Who is a Refugee? 

● Working with Refugee, and former Refugee Communities 

● How could/does your organisation work with (former) refugee communities? 

The course is being offered on Thursday 20 th October 2011. For further information and a 

registration form contact Mastura Abd Rahman, Coordinating Manager Refugee Programmes, 

Hagley Community College. Ph 379 3090 Ext 810, Fax: 379 3134, Email: ar@hagley.school.nz 

Psychodrama Training for Child and Family Workers: 3 day workshop with outdoor 

experience. 

This training is designed for those who are working with children and families. It is for 

professionals who are working with young people individually and/or with groups. It will benefit 

those who are seeking to increase their capacity to play and work with greater freedom and 

creativity. 

● Moreno's concepts of personality development through his spontaneity theory of child 

development will underpin this workshop. 

● There will be a focus on understanding the family as a system and in an interactive 

context with other systems. 

● There will be an emphasis on the understanding and application of a range of approaches 

to family therapy. 

● Participants will increase their capacity to identify and implement effective interventions 

with regard to coping strategies as attachment styles. 

● There will be an outdoor experience so that participants can experience delight in nature 

and animals. 

● Expect to play. 

When: Fri.18th, Sat. 19, Sun. 20th Nov. 2011, 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. 

Venue: Urban Eden Psychotherapy 296 Barbados St. Christchurch 

Enrolment: Enrol by Oct. 14 th 

Cost: $475. A discount of $50 is available to trainees enrolled in Psychodrama Training. Please 

send a deposit of $200. 

Enquiries and more information: e-Mail Sara Crane saraid@xtra.co.nz or check on our website: 

http://anzpa.org/training/citp 


Youth Development — where to now? 

The Collaborative Trust's 4th Annual Research Hui 

Thursday 17th November 2011, 8.30am − 4.00pm 

At St. Christopher's Avonhead, in Warren Hall, 244 Avonhead Rd, entrance parallel to Coniston 

Ave 

This year's theme: 'Youth Development − where to now?' will be explored by a variety of 

speakers, who will present their research and ideas. This interactive day will involve you in 

contributing ideas about what Positive Youth Development Research should look like and how it 

should be developed. You will be ably assisted by keynote speakers: Jane Higgins, Tim 

McCreanor and Simon Denny, amongst others. 

A General Election will take place very soon after, so representatives from the main political 

parties are invited to inform us of what their party’s commitment will be to ensure healthy youth 

development in Aoteaora. Lunch will be provided. 

Register online at www.collaborative.org.nz 

$45 early bird (til 17th Oct). $60 (from 18th October). $25 unwaged. Koha for high school and 

tertiary students. Enquiries to alice@collaborative.org.nz 

The Collaborative for Research and Training in Youth Health and Development Trust 

PO Box 2986, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand. Phone: 021355730 

www.collaborative.org.nz Email: info@collaborative.org.nz 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference 

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust New Zealand is hosting its second Grandparents 

Raising Grandchildren National Conference at the Ellerslie Events Centre in Auckland, on 

Wednesday and Thursday 16th and 17th of November 2011. The theme of the conference is 

Growing Stronger Together. The conference will be an opportunity to hear from experts in family 

law, mental and physical health professionals, welfare, parenting and education experts. We 

have also recently secured Minister of Social Development Hon Paula Bennett as well as Hon 

Annette King to give a welcoming and keynote address. The Conference will provide a forum for 

members, professionals, community organizations and government agencies to meet, discuss 

and learn from one another. 

Where: Ellerslie Events Centre 

When: 16th and 17th of November 2011 

For more information and for a registration form please visit the GRG website www.grg.org.nz 

For any enquiries please contact Di Vivian on 09 4806530 or on office@grg.org.nz 

Practical Project Management For Not For Profit Managers - John Coxon and 

Associates 

Do you want to be able to manage your projects or program with minimal stress and achieve a 

successful outcome? If so, this workshop is for you. Here you will develop strategies, tools and 

skills in project leadership, project planning, stakeholder communication, risk analysis and 

project evaluation. In this workshop we combine the lessons of Tipu Ake ki Te Ora with practical 

project management tools from the project management book of knowledge to provide you with a 

project management toolkit. You will be able to apply these tools to your current projects while at 

the workshop. 

Christchurch, November 28 th . Register Now - NZ$299 gst exc per person. Each workshop 

restricted to 30 people. 

Email name, contact details, name of authorising person, date of workshop you plan to attend to 

john@johncoxon.co.nz. Telephone 0210 541 464(NZ) or + 61 3 5561 2228(Aust) 


You will be emailed confirmation and a comprehensive info kit. Do not send payment as your 

employer will be invoiced. 

Also available as in-house workshop for 10+ pp. 

National Residents’ Associations Conference 

Last year’s National Residents’ Associations Conference brought together over 100 individuals 

from around the country to meet, network and discuss common issues. 

It was originally planned for a second, larger conference to be held this year in Christchurch, but 

Mother Nature put a hold on that! 

The challenges posed by the Canterbury earthquakes and the subsequent socio-politicaleconomic 

situation present a number of opportunities to explore and share unique experiences. 

Thus, the decision to hold this second national conference in Christchurch is straightforward. 

Finding a venue and arranging the logistics of the conference will be slightly more challenging! 

At this stage we expect to hold the 2nd National Residents’ Associations Conference in 

Christchurch on or about March next year. Between 500 and 1,000 delegates are expected. 

According to one of the organisers Mike MacLeod, the conference will be “an aspirational 

gathering of community agitators, plotters, planners and pacifiers” who work invisibly in towns 

and suburbs from Northland to Bluff. 

The conference will span a weekend and feature domestic and international speakers who will 

directly address current and future issues relevant to our society. 

Former Christchurch Mayor and NZTA Board Member Garry Moore has joined the team early 

and has agreed to present a keynote speech. 

Opportunities exist for conference organisers, speakers, set-up crew, sponsors, and a wide 

variety of other volunteer roles. 

Registration for the event will open in January, however those interested in assisting prior to the 

conference or on the day can register their interest by emailing 2012@residents.org.nz . 

Regular updates will be available online at: www.residents.org.nz/2012 

VOLUNTEERING CANTERBURY - Annual Recognition Awards 

Volunteering Canterbury will be holding their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards and Youth 

Volunteer Awards on Monday 5th December. Only one nomination can be accepted from each 

organisation or project but this is a fabulous way to acknowledge the important part volunteers 

play within the not for profit sector. More information and the nomination forms can be found on 

Volunteering Canterbury’s website www.volcan.org.nz . 

ESOL Home Tutor Training 

Help a refugee or migrant learn the English they need for daily life in Christchurch 

2011 Course 4: Tuesdays 9am – 2:30pm: 25 October, 1, 8, 15 November, 6 December 

Commitment: 20 hours of classroom time, plus some reading and assignments. 

We ask that you teach one of our learners for 1 hour per week for at least six months. 

Learners: We will introduce you to an adult migrant or refugee of the same gender as 

you, who is lives in an area that is convenient for you, has a schedule that matches 

yours, and is from a background that interests you, whenever possible. 

Cost: $25 

Qualifications: On completion of the course requirements you will receive the 


NZQA–approved Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring. 

Register or find out more: christchurch@englishlanguage.org.nz 377 3141 / 

022 0335815 / http://englishlanguage.org.nz/centres/christchurch/ / 69 Moorhouse Ave 

Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People. 

Benjamin Disraeli 

The Council of Social Services in Christchurch Inc 

Te Kaunihera Kaupapa Oranga ki Otautahi 

Charities Commission Registration No: CC26511 

101 North Avon Rd, Richmond 

Ph 03 366 2050 Email newsletter@ccoss.org.nz 

Membership: Membership entitles you to the monthly newsletter, voting and nomination rights, attendance at 

meetings, advocacy and the right to bring concerns to the attention of the Board. 

Subscription: Non-members may subscribe to the newsletter for the same cost as membership. 

Donations: Many community groups these days are facing a cut in funding. Any donations will help to ensure that 

COSS will continue to provide information and a voice for community groups. 

Annual Membership 

Organisations (Income under 50,000) $35.00 (Income over 50,000) $50.00 

Individuals (Waged) $20.00 (Unwaged) payment at Member’s discretion 

If finance is the only barrier to membership, fees can be waived. Please contact the office.

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