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Our November 2021 issue features: Kate's Take Working for Families and Best Start UCB and OB increases UN's spotlight on Kinship Care Kinship care in Australia GRG's 20th milestone Tricia Advocating for You Working for Families Tax Credits In Work Tax Credits Best Start Payment School and Year Startup Hannah's Outreach - the Polyvagal Theory Merle's Support Group Update Thank you to Margaret Pearson Welcome to Barbara Green (Upper West Coast) and Janette Miller (Central West Coast) Grand Reflections over 20 years COVID Links and Information Support Group Contact List Helpline numbers to keep handy

Our Christmas Panui 2021 includes helpful information, links and important dates for caregivers who receive the Unsupported Child or Orphan's Benefits. It also includes the following list of handy helpline numbers if you or a member of your whanau needs urgent help! 111 for emergency services, fire, ambulance or police 0800 933 922 PlunketLine for advice on child health or parenting from a registered Plunket Nurse 0800 611 116 Healthline for health triage and advice from a registered nurse. COVID-19 Healthline concerns call 0800 358 5453 Text 1737 ‘Need to Talk?’ Get help from a counsellor 0800 543 354 or Text 4357 for Lifeline - 24/7 confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers 0800 376 633 Youthline, helping families and youth 0508 Carers (0508 227 377) a 24/7 Caregivers Guidance and Advice Line. 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787) - a free counselling helpline for teenagers and children run by Barnardos. Depression.org.nz – Free text number 4202 Food Banks— www.foodbank.co.nz

 
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April Newsletter 2018    Posted: 26 April 2018

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December Newsletter 2017   Posted: 15 December 2017

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