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Retirement is a transformative stage of life, offering the freedom to embark on new adventures, explore fresh interests, and find fulfilment in ways that may have been put on hold during the busy years of work and family life. It’s a time to focus on what truly brings you joy.
With its … View moreRetirement is a transformative stage of life, offering the freedom to embark on new adventures, explore fresh interests, and find fulfilment in ways that may have been put on hold during the busy years of work and family life. It’s a time to focus on what truly brings you joy.
With its beautiful landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, and relaxed culture, New Zealand is the perfect place to make the most of your retirement. And at Ryman Healthcare, you can enjoy top-quality independent living options and exceptional care within a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded people.
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Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).
Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing … View moreNicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).
Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing giants still dominate?
Graham Ault, Volunteering New Plymouth’s volunteer show interviewer & I had the privilege of having David Prentice and Craig Nielsen as guests on our Radio show Volly Voices with Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM which is aired on Sundays at 2pm.
Have you heard of Enabling Good Lives Taranaki?… View moreGraham Ault, Volunteering New Plymouth’s volunteer show interviewer & I had the privilege of having David Prentice and Craig Nielsen as guests on our Radio show Volly Voices with Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM which is aired on Sundays at 2pm.
Have you heard of Enabling Good Lives Taranaki?
What are they about and What do they do you ask??
Enabling Good Lives Taranaki has been set up to empower people with a disability by making it easier for them and their families to create good lives for themselves.
It all started:
In 2008 New Zealand endorsed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and there was a review into how things were going in New Zealand. The convention indicated what things should be like and the review made it clear that change was needed. Many disabled people, families and allies realised that the most important thing was for disabled people and families to have more control in their lives and supports as well as the ability to lead change.
How did EGL evolve?
The EGL approach came from the community. Between 2008 and 2013 hundreds of disabled people and their families contributed to the development of the EGL approach directly and indirectly (through networks). There were many ways disabled people and families built the EGL approach.
Between 2009 and 2012 there was a group of community organisations governed and staffed by disabled people and/or families that worked with the Minister for Disability Issues. They were connected with many hundreds of disabled people and families and spent lots of time explaining how new approaches could work.
In 2011 the Minister for Disability Issues invited a group of leaders in the disability sector to develop a “clean sheet” approach to positive change. This group of disabled people families and allies wrote the first Enabling Good Lives report (EGL).
Investing in disabled people and their families is key to EGL. This means resources go to networks and organisations led by disabled people and families so that they can build knowledge, skills and connections.
The EGL approach requires that changes are made to communities, government systems and service provision. These changes need to be built on the EGL vision and principles. The aim of these changes is to build person directed supports, accessible communities and a society that values the contribution of disabled people.
This is done locally by the Core Group Coordinator working with the disabled person and family / whanau to ensure that they know and understand how they can choose and control the supports and activities in their own lives. This is to ensure that the disabled person has a say in acknowledging what a good life means to them and what and how this can positively impact their quality of life.
For each person this will look very different depending on their abilities and the support needed.
Where can you learn more? If you are keen to learn more about Enabling Good Lives Taranaki , listen to Access Radio on Sunday March 30th at 2pm. This show is also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Podcast on the Monday after the show has aired - to find this go the either Access Radio Taranaki website and these recordings can be found under Community or to Volunteering New Plymouth website and look under Volunteers and Volly Calls.
Who can you contact?
If this sounds interesting to you then contact us at Volunteering New Plymouth or check Enabling Good Lives out on Facebook - EGLTaranaki or email admin@egltaranaki.org.nz
If you do not have access to the internet, then contact Wendy by phoning 06 758 8986; Ph/Text 022 571 4228 or Email admin@vnp.nz for more information.
7X Duck Decoys for sale in good condition and with weighted anchors, Ph/Text Mark 022 306 4919.
Give yourself a mental holiday!
You are invited to a special healing sanctuary for your mind.
Join us for a guided, visual meditation @ Sanctuary Hill Retreat. -Taranaki's finest tranquil healing space.
Start your healing journey today - even if you think meditation isn't for you. … View moreGive yourself a mental holiday!
You are invited to a special healing sanctuary for your mind.
Join us for a guided, visual meditation @ Sanctuary Hill Retreat. -Taranaki's finest tranquil healing space.
Start your healing journey today - even if you think meditation isn't for you. Book your session - spaces are limited.
Info & booking details in images, below
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Small Oak Writing Desk, with character.
With drawers and storage.
You can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting adds a modern monochromatic touch to mealtime. Finish your setting in Resene Poured Milk, Resene All Black, Resene Noir and Resene Eighth Black White or choose your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with … View moreYou can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting adds a modern monochromatic touch to mealtime. Finish your setting in Resene Poured Milk, Resene All Black, Resene Noir and Resene Eighth Black White or choose your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
We need volunteer drivers to deliver meals in New Plymouth. Shifts start at and end at Taranaki Base Hospital, Westown between 10.30am and 12.00pm
For more information please email eastwest.area@redcross.org.nz
Have a good think about it, and let us know...
If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be?
Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!
“Bowen for babies is the most gentle and non-invasive body treatment ever.”
“I wasn’t sure about it, but my baby has benefitted so much of just a few treatments.”
👶I have so many mothers come to me saying they love the gentle approach of Bowen for their newborns, babies and toddlers.… View more“Bowen for babies is the most gentle and non-invasive body treatment ever.”
“I wasn’t sure about it, but my baby has benefitted so much of just a few treatments.”
👶I have so many mothers come to me saying they love the gentle approach of Bowen for their newborns, babies and toddlers.
👶I have an equal amount of mothers tell me they were not aware the discomfort their child was in until they were much more comfortable after Bowen.
👶And I have had a lot of mothers thank me for helping their baby significantly reduce the spilling and wind pain.
If this has peaked your interest, have a look at my short video below by clicking on the [READ MORE] box. This will lead you to the clinic page on facebook where the video is.
Remember, you can book your baby in at my home clinic, as well as in Westown at Flourish Taranaki on Tuesday mornings, if that suits you better💚Here is the booking link:
holistic-health-taranaki.au4.cliniko.com...
Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian cooking classes are back. Doing Thai cooking lesson on Thursday 10th April . Time 11am till 1/1.30 pm.
Venue St Mary’s church Peace hall. Inquiries 02108175882, 067513547, kkg@xtra. co.nz.
Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.
We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.
Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻
Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.
Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are … View morePolice are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are present.
Children move around quickly, and often won’t be seen as you are reversing down your driveway.
Always check your driveway before driving in or out, and make sure you know the whereabouts of any children.
Please use your reversing camera if your vehicle has one installed.
Alternatively, ensure all children not in the vehicle with you are accounted for.
If another adult is at the property, make them responsible for ensuring children are well clear of any moving vehicles.
If there are no other adults present, have a ‘safe spot’ for children to stand and wait for the vehicle to stop moving.
This should be somewhere in view of the driver.
Check your blind spots often, and if you can no longer see a child, stop your vehicle and move them somewhere safe before you continue driving.
If your driveway is close to the children’s play area, consider a fence or gates to separate the play area from the driveway.
You should also take the time to speak to your children about the dangers of moving vehicles and remind them that just because they can see the driver, doesn’t mean the driver can always see them.
Taking those extra few seconds to make sure our tamariki are in a safe space when you drive in and out of your driveway can help prevent so much heartache and trauma.
Remember they don’t understand the potential consequences.
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