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PAGE 14 Wednesday June 20 2018 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Advertisement From All Black to Probation Officer If you want a career that makes a difference, come and join us at Corrections. AProbation Officer is key to supporting offenders in achieving change, guiding them to succeed and not come back into the system. This involves meeting with offenders regularly, either at community corrections sites or the offender’s residence to help them meet the requirements of their sentence and have the support they need to do so. Probation Officers also prepare reports and recommendations for the courts and the New Zealand Parole Board. Probation Officers motivate and encourage offenders to make positive changes in their lives, and this often means working closely with friends, family/whanau, programme facilitators and community work supervisors as well as other agencies such as Work and Income, the Salvation Army and Child, Youth and Family. Probation Officers will make referrals to programmes that may assist offenders with an issue or problem specific to their offending type, or that may have contributed to their offending. Paul says that in his Corrections role he likes the way he can help influence and instill a positive change in offender’s behaviors, helping them succeed, from completing their Community Work hours to gaining employment. “It’s taking the time to get to know each person on a personal level, relate to them, and understand the difficulties they may be facing. Once you gain the rapport and respect, it becomes easier to guide them through their sentence and other issues that may be going on in their life.” “I talk to offenders about the importance of integrity. This means we always strive for doing the right thing – even when nobody is MEET PAUL Paul Miller, Probation Officer It’s fair to say the day hard-running Southland No 8 Paul Miller was dropped from the All Blacks was the day the foundations for his career beyond rugby were laid. Miller got just two games in the black jersey before being axed. But he believes the 2001 experience is one that helped prepare him for the job he finds himself in today – a Probation Officer with Corrections in Dunedin working to rehabilitate young offenders. “In rugby I had a lot of adversity,” he says. “There were injuries and setbacks (like not being picked again for the All Blacks) but I learnt to get back up. These things give you strength and resilience and it’s what I try to help young people with today.” watching. Integrity plays a big part in my role, and offenders’ success in maintaining a crime free life.” In his role, Paul is part of the Youth Champions team in Dunedin and says he would like to see more of the young men he works with, reconnect with sport. “Many of these young people live quite chaotic lives. They have the best intentions and ambitions but unfortunately they struggle to maintain their good intentions and reach their goal. That’s where I found the fundamental elements associated with being involved It was a hard lesson for Miller, his playing career over Miller was faced with the question of what to do next. He initially got a job at his old high school, King’s High School in Dunedin, as a sports co-ordinator before noticing vacancies for probation officers during an internet search. “I try to help them develop resilience and integrity, things I learnt from my playing days. I tell them I got knocked down, I had injuries, I had failures, but the important thing is to get back up.” Miller, who has been in the job for just over a year, helps to rehabilitate young people aged between 17 and 24 many of whom have completed prison sentences or who are undertaking community work. “Most have had trouble because of alcohol and substance abuse and my role is to help them plug the gaps and get back on the right track,” he says. “It’s definitely rewarding and for me it’s about the small things like helping a someone prepare for a job interview.” with sport helped. Discussing and planning toward an outcome, taking small steps to help them navigate their journey to an offence free lifestyle.” Paul is part of the Otago District Community Corrections team which manages around 1,000 offenders on sentence in the community at any time. “The diversity of the people you work with makes every day different. I love a challenge and with this role, every day is different. It’s a privilege to be involved with Corrections and part of the Corrections team.” Kahore tetahi o tatou, taea te mahi, hga mahi e taea o tatou katoa Not one of use can do the work as well as all of us working together Find out what it takes to become a Probation Officer July 9 at 8pm. Ask a question at live.corrections.govt.nz LIVE Q&A
Wednesday June 20 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi BAY HARBOUR PAGE 15 Matariki Toi: Kite Craft Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm Celebrate the wind and natural resources of Matariki by making a kite – a small replica of a manu tukutuki traditional Māori kite out of contemporary craft materials. Materials and an instruction sheet are supplied; all you have to do is take your creativity and have fun. Sumner Library Knit and Yarn Wednesday, 10am-noon, and Friday, 10.30am-noon Go along to this friendly craft session. Take your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters. Take a look at the library’s range of books to get ideas for your next project. Free, no bookings required. Beginners welcome. Lyttelton Library on Wednesday, Sumner Library on Friday Storytimes Wednesday, 10.30-11am, Tuesday, 11-11.30am Encourage learning through a love for stories. Storytimes is a free, interactive programme including stories, songs, rhymes and play. Sumner Library on Wednesday and Lyttelton Library on Tuesday. Email gilbert.wealleans@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Mini Music Thursday and Tuesday, 9.30am Take your children along to sing, dance and meet other children and their parents/caregivers. Cost is $3 per session or $5 for two or more children. Term times only. Email Eddie on admin@sumnerbays.org.nz or phone 027 781 1348 for further information. Thursday, 4 Augusta St, Redcliffs and Tuesday at the Sumner Centre, 37 Nayland St. Create ’n-Connect Thursday, 9.30am-noon Create ’n-Connect welcomes you to come and create in company. $3 per session includes a yummy morning tea and great company. Take your own creative project or go and get some inspiration. Phone Beth for more information 022 678 1252. St Andrews Anglican Church, 148 Main Rd, Redcliffs. Mt Pleasant Playgroup Thursday, 10.30-11.30am Enjoy a relaxed play in a light and beautiful space. Try out the dress-ups and musical instruments, put together some puzzles or zoom around on the ride on bug. All pre-schoolers and their caregivers are welcome, entrance by koha. For more information email Kathy, community@mpcc. org.nz. Mt Pleasant Community Centre Hall Sumner Libary Book Discussion Group Thursday, 11am-12.30pm For those who love reading and want to share in discussion with other friendly book lovers, this group meets on the third Thursday of each month. There is a cost involved as it subscribes to the book discussion scheme. Places are limited. Phone the library on 941 7923 or email library@ccc.govt.nz for inquiries. Sumner Library Babytimes Friday and Tuesday, 10.30- 11am Encourage your baby’s learning through language. Babytimes involves interactive activities, such as rhymes, songs, stories and play. Lyttelton Library on Friday, Sumner Library on Tuesday Twinkle Tots Friday, 10.30am Practice social skills with your under fives through singing and dancing and having fun together. Morning tea is provided. Gold coin donation. St Mary’s Church Village Hall, Heathcote Valley Mainly Music Friday, 9.30-11.15am Mainly Music is a fun, educational 30min music and movement session for babies and pre-schoolers followed by morning tea and a social/ play time. The first session is Red Zone Futures Travelling Road Show, Tuesday, 3-5pm. See what’s planned for the 602ha Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor between Barbadoes St and Bexley, and have a say on the types of activities and land uses you’d like to see featured in the area. Sumner Library. free and after that cost is $4 per family casual rate or $30 for a 10-session card. For more information, phone Hazel 384 1965 or 021 077 1264. St Andrews Church, 148 Main Rd Markets: The weekly markets have many different attractions and delicious treats on offer. From fresh produce to freshly baked bread, cheeses and free range eggs. Find some healthy food options and sip on a coffee while taking a wander around any of the markets. Lyttelton Farmers Market and Lyttelton Craft Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm, London St. Mt Pleasant Farmers Market: Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 3 McCormacks Bay Rd.
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