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Open Forum – Is It Worth It?

Back row: (from left to right) Davina Cooper, Thomas Humphreys, Andrea Cameron, Tariki Manawaiti, Kaylib Heke, Kane Rudolph Middle row: Robert Diamond, Summer Hamilton, Sheridan Ashby, Bernie Hetaraka, Shirleyanne Brown, Mika Nathan, Rachel Woodworth Front row: Harrison Tanenui-waara.

A successful student-led open forum, focussing on the “Is It Worth It?” campaign which addresses youth access to alcohol, was held in Whangarei earlier this year.

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January 07 2010 | Community Programmes | 1 Comment »

Families and Communities ‘Living Well’

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As people listen to others and begin to tell their story in CADS family and friends support groups, the most common statement is

 ”I thought I was the only one” continue reading »

July 20 2009 | Community Programmes | No Comments »

WATCH This Space

An innovative programme designed to reduce repeat offending amongst young adult offenders has produced promising results.

The Whanganui-a-Tara Courts and Health (WATCH) project began in October 2006, started service delivery in early 2007 and has now been running for over a year in Wellington. The project was developed and guided by an inter-sectoral working group and was funded by Capital & Coast District Health Board (C&CDHB), Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Development.  Wesley Community Action was contracted as the host organisation for the service. continue reading »

January 13 2009 | Community Programmes | No Comments »