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Hereturi-koka / August 2016

Welcome to the August / Hereturi-koka Social Equity & Wellbeing Network (SEWN) newsletter. ______

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Pokemon Go and Marginalisation With the latest Pokemon Go craze I was excited to get out and about with my son walking areas with the dog we hadn’t been before. When we play these sorts of online SEWN AGM and games it is a rule that we never pay for in-game ad- Inside August: celebration! vantages. Driving around finding Pokestops and Gyms it 1pm, Thurs 15th was very soon clear that it was almost impossible to com- · Ditch ‘Non-profit’? September pete against those that were paying. I concluded that · Performance Re- Pokemon Go is a lot like marginalisation! porting Community Those kids and adults that could afford to pay to get · Social Enterprise House. ahead leaving the rest of us with unconscious Pokemon. · Social Innovation So much so we got demoralised and stopped playing after · Recycling for Fam- Not sure if you're a a week. ily Products member? Contact At the basic level Kids would also need access to a · Lots of funding the SEWN office and smartphone, plenty of mobile data, often a car (driven by opportunities we can make sure an adult with time) or bus money, to keep collecting the you're all signed up. Pokemon. How many of our kids have watched the ex- · Upcoming Nation- citement of this game and couldn’t participate? How many al Conferences [email protected] of our kids feel like they are missing out yet again be- cause they or their parents can’t afford it? How many of our kids then begin to think they haven’t got a right to these newest technologies, don’t study it or think they have a role in the future world of tech and find their dreams diminished? Michelle Whitaker, SEWN

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Is It Time to Ditch the Word “Nonprofit”?

Although philanthropists and social impact organizations differ in many ways—from their approaches to funding to their levels of transparency and innovation—the sector collectively seems to agree on one thing: The word “nonprofit” isn’t cutting it. As Suzanne Perry wrote back in 2008, “Why should groups describe themselves by what they are not?” Nonprofit professionals, after all, don’t focus their energy on not enriching shareholders, as the word im- plies. Speaker and nonprofit executive Dan Pallotta went further, writing: “The word ‘profit’ comes from the Latin noun profectus for ‘progress’ and the verb proficere for ‘to advance.’ ‘Nonprofit’ means, etymologically, nonprogress. This is not a simple case of mistaken meaning. It’s a dangerous unconscious statement of intent, or lack of it.” This moniker, Pallotta argues, only perpetuates negative attitudes toward charitable or- ganizations. He suggests “humanity sector” as a term that better reflects the shared goal. Meanwhile, Robert K. Ross of the California Endowment has promoted the term “delta sector,” in reference to the Greek symbol for change. Others’ suggestions include social sector, third sector, independent sector, and social good sector. The sector has already navigated similar changes in terminology, such as the decline in use of the word “charity.” As organizations have evolved, so has the terminology. To elevate the sector’s authority and abil- ity to solve the world’s most dire social problems, individual organizations and media outlets must now adopt a name for it that indicates the value and power of its work. SEWN asks what do you think? Delta Sector, Community Sector, Social Sector, Third Sector, Independent Sector, Civic Sector, or Social Good Sector?

Full article: http://ssir.org/articles/entry/is_it_time_to_ditch_the_word_nonprofit

Crucial Non Profits More Precarious

"Non-Profit Institutions Satellite Account: 2013" released mid June by Statistics NZ is only the second time ever this kind of information has been collected in . The report compares 2004 with the most recent data available from 2013. From 2004 to 2013, the number of non profit organisations has grown by 18% to over 114,100, and the sector's overall 'value-added' contribution to the economy has grown by 38% to $9.4billion per annum (when a notional value for volunteers Is included). The total non profit workforce (paid employees and full-time-equivalent volunteers) has dropped 10%, but at 215,300, it still compares well with other more high profile industries like Tourism (employing 168,000) or Agriculture (employing 40,000). While the number of paid staff increased 30% (up to 136,750 in 2013), the number of full-time- equivalent volunteers decreased by over 40% (down to 78,500). Garth Nowland-Foreman, a director of the Centre for Not for Profit Leadership; "Such a massive drop in volunteering leaves the sector in a very vulnerable position. It is highly reliant on volunteers, with 90% of non-profits employing no paid staff." The number of people doing some voluntary work has in- creased by 21% and now engages 1,230,000 people. However, Nowland-Foreman describes how the bottom has fallen out of the amount of time they volunteer (down 42%). While 's figures show a massive 68% increase in expenditure, it has only been matched by a 65% increase in income. As a result, 7 out of 10 sub-sectors are eating into their reserves by 2013 ('dis-saving' under System of National Accounts terms) compared to only one sub-sector doing so in 2004. While government funding appears to have increased, a large part of this is attributable to better data collection in 2013. Funding from business and philanthropic trusts are both making less of a con- tribution, leaving non profits more reliant on private donations and sales." For an easy-to-read one-pager, see the link at www.facebook.com/SEWNChch/ The full report and further information is available at www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/economic_indicators/NationalAccounts/non-profit-2013-mr.aspx

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One Voice Te Reo Kotahi / Social Equity & Wellbeing Network

There appears to be a lack of clarity about the difference in roles of SEWN (formerly Council of Social Services) and OVTRK. The two networks have worked together to write this explanation.

Both of the networks uphold wellbeing and focus on third sector / non-profit groups and organisations in Greater Christchurch.

SEWN was established many years ago to bring central and local government and non-profit groups together to address social issues collaboratively. Over the years, as its focus changed in response to the changing social services environment, it became primarily a resource and advocate for non-profits working to reduce marginalisation and build community and social wellbeing. This aim was formalised in 2015. Its mahi includes capacity building for the sector, and acting as a sector communication nexus. As an incorporated society with Charitable Status, SEWN members elect its Board.

OVTRK was established in 2011 as a non-profit (Third) Sector voice. For some the focus was on the Recovery from the earthquakes, for others on the desire for a more cohesive Sector. A broad range of Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) including those involved in the sport, culture, environmental and social well- being areas have put themselves on the OVTRK Register. People involved in those TSOs can serve on an Organising Group with tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti co-Chairs. OVTRK currently focuses on advocating for the value of TSOs, promoting Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based, multicultural future, and creating communication conduits for Third Sector voices to be heard in the government (local, regional and national) earthquake Regeneration phase. OVTRK speaks from, not for, the Sector.

XRB based Performance Reporting

This is the first year for Charities to provide XRB based Performance Reporting. In their latest news- letter, the NZ Trustees Association takes a look at what’s been happening: XRB Reporting and the lifting of the bar of Audit and Financial Review compliance has seen some unexpected results - · Some Chartered Accountancy firms losing their ability to conduct full Audits · Sizeable increases in fees for Audits · Sizeable increases in fees for Financial Reviews · Small to Medium Charities being stretched both financially and resource-based to comply · A gridlock of need by entities for Audits and Reviews · An absolute windfall for the accountancy profession · DIA Charities Services being ensconced to receive and oversee XRB Performance Reporting Financial and resourced-based suffocation of small charities is a real concern. While the XRB Report- ing was long overdue for finance firm failures leaving many investors out of pocket, you can’t help but feel there has been a sledgehammer for a peanut reporting system imposed on charities - that will have far reaching implications for small to medium charities in particular. Undoubtedly anyone involved with a charity wants transparency and accountability, but at what cost? Should the accountancy profession be prospering so much from funds that were destined for charita- ble purposes? Questions now being asked within the Charitable Sector are centering on whether the 30% tax exemp- tion for registered charities is worth the compliance costs recently created for reporting to the DIA Charities Services through XRB: particularly charities that do not seek grants and are not donee sta- tus.

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SEWN and Christchurch Community Accounting have been taking an interest in the impact of the new requirements and would be interested in hearing your view on this article. We’d also like to hear how the new reporting requirements are affecting your charity, volunteers, staffing, finances, and re- sources. We will pass on any to the Trustees Assn. Any feedback we receive will of course be kept anonymous.

Welfare Law must become more child-centred

There is a vital opportunity for politicians to move to a more child-centred approach to social welfare. That is a key message from New Zealand Christian Council of Social Services (NZCCSS) on the 19th of July to MPs at Parliament’s Social Services Select Committee hearing on the Social Security Legislation Rewrite Bill. NZCCSS Policy Advisor Paul Barber told MPs that this Bill is a timely opportunity to make changes to in- come support to make it more ‘child-centred’ and line up with the express purpose of changes to Child, Youth and Family recently announced by Minister Hon Anne Tolley. The Bill also needs to be consistent with the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014 that includes the clear aim of ‘improving the social and economic wellbeing’ of vulnerable children. Clauses around additional dependent children that place work obligations on women with very young chil- dren, sanctions for not disclosing the father of a child, and the arbitrary claw-back of $25 per week from Temporary Additional Support are just three of the worst examples in a Bill that in its current form is any- thing but child-centred. As well as this, the Bill does not ensure that there are inflation adjustments for all types of benefits. Even better would be to set benefit levels as a percentage of average wages to ensure that those unable to ac- cess paid work do not see their incomes falling further behind those in paid employment. The evidence published in our recent Vulnerability Report shows that families with children are high amongst those who are really struggling in this country. The welfare system is failing those children and their families, denying them access to sufficient income and leaving them without adequate food, clothing, healthcare or housing. The full NZCCSS submission on the Social Security Rewrite Bill is online at nzccss.org.nz/publications/

Food education charity aims for national impact

Following the success of the Garden to Table programme in , and Christchurch, prima- ry and intermediate schools all over the country now have the opportunity to introduce the food education programme to their students via a comprehensive online portal launched 24th June. The charity aims to bring an additional 350 schools across the country into the programme through its online platform. It includes comprehensive resources for the garden, kitchen and volunteers, recipes, in- structional videos and a range of curriculum resources aligned with the NZ primary school curriculum to en- sure the programme is well integrated with learning outcomes. The vision is one shared by well-known Kiwi chef, restauranteur and author Al Brown, who believes it's at the core of NZ as a nation and should be nurtured in our children. Brown has come on board as one of Garden to Table's Ambassadors and is keen to see the programme in as many schools around the country as possible. Brown’s support includes fronting five instructional videos that will be part of the Garden to Ta- ble programme and available to participating schools. The aim is to help every school in New Zealand establish a Garden to Table programme, and the online platform makes this possible. We strongly encourage schools, parents and local businesses to get if they would like to know more about Garden to Table. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1606/S00268/food-education-charity-aims-for-national-impact.htm

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Undervalued but indispensable work A recent review of its service provision that consumer advocacy group Sigjaws carried out gives a picture of the indispensable work that many small and under-recognised groups are doing in our communities. All the work of Sigjaws is done by volunteers.  The majority of its 37 clients had some level of psychiatric disorder that was being actively treated.  Typical work involves ensuring appropriate access to NZ social housing, acquiring accurate welfare benefits (e.g. disability allowance, accommodation supplement), addressing irregular ACC services, im- proving inaccurate IRD entitlements, organising more respectful child access, and assisting with a range of health concerns. Most of these issues consume an extended amount of time, as the process- es can be complex. In addition the staff often accompany clients to appointments as a support person.  Travel to clients’ homes and visits to agencies resulted in staff members clocking up almost 1350 kilo- metres in in their cars.

Recycling Family Products in Christchurch

Did you know that there are a few recycling options for families that are really worth knowing about? Above and beyond the usual things that we can recycle, some genius organisations have come up with ways to recycle items that are used in lots of family homes that typically can’t be recycled.

Disposable Nappies: Envirocomp is able to recycle all brands of disposable nappy – you simply sign up to the scheme and deliver your bags to allocated drop off points (large bins) around Christchurch. The great thing is, this also frees up space in your usual red rubbish bins and for many large families this is a huge bonus. You purchase special bags and away you go. Easy! www.envirocomp.co.nz

Pouches & Caps: The Fonterra Pouch Recycling Programme is a FREE service where you can send back your Fonterra (Uno) pouches and caps (or any brand of baby food pouch) and they will be recycled free of charge. They have even arranged for free shipping, you simply collect the, rinse them out, join up online (and request a shipping code) and away they go. Give them a call to see if the pouches you use are al- lowed as part of the programme. http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en-NZ/brigades/fonterra-pouch#how-it-works

The Collective Recycling Programme: Through Terracycle you can recycle your Collective suckies, tubes, lids and yoghurt containers for free. Pop them (clean) into a plastic bag, request a free shipping label and send them away. http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en-NZ/brigades/suckies-brigade

Toothbrushes & Dental Products Terracycle also has the free Colgate Oral Care Recycling Programme for any brand of toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss containers and any packaging. Simply sign up, request free shipping labels, and send them away once you’ve collected a few. http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en- NZ/brigades/oral-care-brigade

Glad Products: Terracycle has the Glad Food Storage Recycling Programme where you can send your clingwrap, Glad bags, ziplock bags and containers free of charge. http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en- NZ/brigades/glad-food-storage-brigade

Nespresso Capsules: There are two ways to recycle Nespresso capsules in Christchurch. Nespresso Club members can return their used coffee capsules to collection points all over Christchurch including the Nespresso Boutique at Ballentynes. You purchase a sleek container that can hold up to 100 capsules and drop it at a local collection point. http://www.nespresso.com/ecolaboration/nz/en/recycling.html The other way is to send them in the post in a plastic bag through Terracycle free of charge, with Nespres- so paying for shipping. http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en-NZ/brigades/nespresso-capsules-network

Carseats and Capsules: SeatSmart will recycle your old or expired carseat, capsule or booster seat for a $10 fee. You simply drop them to one of the two Baby on the Move locations and they will be recycled. http://www.seatsmart.co.nz/

Thanks to www.theunder5scollective.co.nz/recycling/ for putting this together.

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Just a wee but important point SEWN agrees with:

The Guardian has stated that reducing trumps recycling for ensuring a sustainable future for the plan- et. We need to focus on the two other R's: reduce and reuse! "The blue (Yellow in NZ) bin may be preferable to the trash can, but recycling still has a waste footprint – and it requires someone on the other side of the equation to use what you toss. A better goal is simply to have less stuff" Guardian article here: http://ow.ly/7qeA300MvqO

NGO HOT TOPICS

In this special section SEWN includes key information on hot topics to the NGO Sector. This month we focus on So- cial Enterprise and Innovation. If you have any questions, would like to suggest a hot topic or would like to contribute to these topics please email [email protected]

NZ needs to clear the barriers to social enterprise

Innovation in the fast-growing sector of social enterprise is being hampered by a lack of knowledge, outdat- ed laws and under-developed capital markets. Social enterprise lies between pure business and pure charity. Some social enterprises are for-profit, such as Eat My Lunch, which gives a free lunch to a child in a low-income neighbourhood for every lunch bought. Others are not-for-profit, such as fair trade store Trade Aid. What defines them is their driving pur- pose to effect positive social, cultural or environmental change, and trading is a means to that end. An estimated 20,000 social enterprises now exist in Australia, contributing around two per cent of GDP. In the United Kingdom, there are an estimated 70,000 social enterprises contributing £55 billion to the UK economy. New Zealand lags behind Europe, North America and Australia in the maturity of the sector, especially in the government’s role in creating the space for social enterprise to thrive. Our government financially supports the private sector to enhance economic development, and the charita- ble sector because of its social impact, but social enterprises that achieve both are unable to access such support. In fact they’re inadvertently penalised for being hybrid. Difficulties getting funding was one of the barriers, other barriers include:  Lack of information and support on how to grow social enterprise.  Lack of understanding of what social enterprise actually is – social enterprise needs a public voice.  Unlike the United States and United Kingdom, New Zealand doesn’t have a specialised legal form to make it easy for funders, investors and others to support social enterprises.  Charities law is outmoded by ways we achieve social change now. Other modern economies have updated their legislation, but we have not.  Social enterprises need to work harder to get the right business model and structures in place to at- tract investment. Non-profits talked about looking to social enterprise to increase their impact and generate new sources of income, but said they were constrained by their existing business model.The business community needs to pay attention to social entrepreneurship because society is no longer happy for businesses to disregard their social and environmental impact. Full story http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1607/S00693/nz-needs-to-clear-the-barriers-to-social-enterprise.htm

Sewn Comment: Christchurch is ahead of the rest of New Zealand in supporting Social Enterprise (SE) and it is exciting that we will be hosting the World Social Enterprise Forum in 2017. There are well established support organisations here including Akina Foundation, Canterbury Community Business Trust, Connect Aotearoa, Ministry of Awesome and more. Link into the local scene on Facebook: Social Enterprise Otau- tahi. We also want Funders to recognise that while SE is an exciting concept for the NGO Sector it is not

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feasible for many NGOs and shouldn’t be seen as an automatic replacement for existing funding nor put the NGO sector in competition with SE for funding.

Social Entrepreneurship / Innovation

Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) has been called the “social entrepreneur’s Bible”—it is a top re- source for impact leaders to stay up-to-date on the latest thinking in the social sector. Covering multi-sector solutions relevant to nonprofits/NGOs, foundations, government, impact investors, and social enterprises, SSIR’s mission is to make cutting edge research and new theories on social change accessible. Landmark articles like “Collective Impact” and “Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition” have spawned new thinking around the most important ideas for the sector and inspired organizations to adapt the way they work. All links to be found at: http://socialcapitalmarkets.net/2015/12/01/10-ssir-articles-every-socap-attendee-should- read/

1. The Power of Lean Data This feature merges two keystone principles in social innovation—lean experimentation and data-driven impact. Based on research conducted at Acumen, Sasha Dichter, Tom Adams, and Alnoor Ebrahim lay out how it’s possible for organizations to inexpensively gather high-quality data to inform their strategic deci- sions.

2. Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition A mainstay on SSIR’s most-read list, this feature has become a foundational piece in social entrepreneur- ship courses globally. Sally Osberg and Roger Martin present a rigorous definition of activities that qualify as “social entrepreneurship,” in addition to arguing the necessity for exclusive definition. They expound on this article in recently published book, Getting Beyond Better: How Social Entrepreneurship Works.

3. The Promise of Lean Experimentation Lean experimentation is an established practice in the for-profit sector for testing the market viability of new products. Peter Murray and Steve Ma adapt this methodology for the social sector, laying out a process for leaders of social change to test, evaluate, and refine new programs and ideas with the potential for ground- breaking change.

4. The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector Brands like Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity are among the most recognizable in the world. Yet, nonprofits have historically only used brands as a tool for fundraising. In this feature, Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone present the “Nonprofit Brand IDEA,” a framework for how brand can play a cohesive role in strategic thinking for nonprofits. This article inspired the book, The Brand IDEA: Managing Nonprofit Brands with Integrity, Democracy, and Affinity.

5. The Dawn of System Leadership The popular trope of “leadership” is a strong head making unilateral decisions. In this feature, author of The Fifth Discipline Peter Senge, Hal Hamilton, and John Kania argue for a new conception of leadership that is capable of catalyzing groups for collective action.

6. Disruption for Good It’s undeniable that technology has unleashed a number of possibilities for fundraising, evaluation, and more. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, author of Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World, explores how rapid advances in technology have disrupted traditional philanthropy, making it more rational, effective, collaborative, transparent, and democratic.

7. In Search of the Hybrid Ideal One potent tool of the social entrepreneur is to bring a market-based mentality to issues historically ad- dressed by charitable organizations. In this feature, Julie Battilana, Mathew Lee, John Walker, and Cheryl Dorsey examine the rise of hybrid organizations that don’t fall into traditional nonprofit or for-profit catego- ries, and examine the unique challenges they face integrating these legacy models.

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8. When Can Impact Investing Create Real Impact? Impact investing is a hot topic among social innovators, and one of the fastest growing sectors of the im- pact economy. But this article by Paul Brest and Kelly Born argues that, although it is possible for impact investors to achieve social impact along with market returns, it is not easy to do and doesn’t happen nearly as often as many boosters would have you believe. Read responses to the article published by SSIR here.

9. The Rise of Gender Capitalism Gender inclusive companies are more successful, and women’s participation in the workforce has lead to measurable economic growth. In this article, Sarah Kaplan and Jackie VanDerBrug outline the concept of “investing with a gender lens,” a flexible framework that allows both for-profit and for-purpose organizations to invest while driving gender equality.

10. Collective Impact Since its publication in 2011, “Collective Impact” has become more than just an article—it’s become a movement, spawning organizations like the Collective Impact Forum. The original article by John Kania and Mark Kramer defines the need and outlines a framework for organizations to coordinate efforts across sec- tors in order to achieve large-scale impact.

11. (Bonus): Social Entrepreneurial Pathways to a Culture of Wellbeing Get insights into the work Ashoka Fellows creating a culture of wellbeing… Ashoka is the world’s largest network of social entrepreneurs with over 3,200 leading social innovators in 84 countries. Ashoka Change- makers convenes and connects high potential changemakers, their ideas, and their resources to exponen- tially accelerate social change so that it sweeps through systems, tipping the attitudes and behaviour of in- dividuals and institutions. Changemakers builds on Ashoka’s three-decade history to advance an “everyone is a changemaker” world where people gain the skills and resources they need to collaborate on solving complex social problems.” http://tinyurl.com/ho96zjm Changemakers Learning Lab Adapted from and links at: http://socialcapitalmarkets.net/2015/12/01/10-ssir-articles-every-socap-attendee-should- read/

HAVE YOUR SAY SEWN alerts readers to consultation processes or lobbying initiatives that we think are of particular relevance to the social services sector or to non-profit organisations. However you can keep an eye out for issues of importance to you or your organisation by regularly visiting the following websites: Christchurch City Council consultations: http://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/have-your-say/whats-happening- now/consultations/ Central government consultations: http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/business- summary/00DBHOH_BSC_SCALL_1/bills-before-select-committees

Christchurch City Council is consulting on a Closes at 5pm on Monday 8th August Draft Housing Policy. ______The Policy's vision is that all people in Christchurch have access to housing that is secure, safe, affordable, Cross-Party Homelessness Inquiry Submis- warm and dry. As a basic human right, we recognise sions will initially be heard at four locations: Te Puea that good, adequate housing is the building block of Marae in Auckland, , Wellington and Christ- individual wellbeing and strong communities, ensuring church between the end of August and early Septem- that all our citizens can be all that they wish to be. ber. You can also find out more about the Policy by attend- The terms of reference for the inquiry are: ing a Public Drop-in Session between 3 and 5.30pm at 1. Consider whether the official definition of home- the Civic Offices (Level 1 Function Room, 53 Hereford lessness needs updating, and recommend ac- St, Christchurch) on Monday 1st August 2016. cordingly. Download the Draft Housing Policy Consultation Docu- 2. Assess the evidence on the current scale of ment: http://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/The- homelessness, whether it is changing and how, Council/HYS/2016/Draft-Housing-Policy-Consultation- and what the causes of that change might be. booklet.PDF 3. Evaluate possible policy responses to homeless- Find out more about having your say on the Draft ness, including international best practice, and Christchurch Housing Policy: recommend accordingly. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/have-your- 4. Consider how homelessness is experienced by say/whats-happening-now/consultations/ different groups in society and evaluate policy responses that respond to that experience. For

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example, Maori experience of homelessness and This will help inform the development of advice to Gov- Maori-led initiatives to respond ernment on how to apply the Enabling Good Lives ap- 5. Hear public submissions and expert evidence, proach to disability support services. Click on the link to particularly from those directly affected by home- read the document explaining how to provide feedback lessness and their advocates, and issue a written on your own experience supporting disabled people in report. your community. Submissions can be sent to: Homelessness- www.enablinggoodlives.co.nz/gatheringinformation [email protected] Submissions can also be Closes Friday, 21 October 2016 made through the Labour and Green Party websites. ______Contact – Phil Twyford on 027 444 9161 or Marama Davidson on 021 025 88302 or Marama Fox on 027 AITC Allowance from MSD 516 1979. PEEEP Trust currently uses the AITC (Activity In The Closes Friday, 12 August 2016. Community) allowance from MSD. This is paid to vol- ______unteers who qualify and is used for bus fares so no volunteer will be financially disadvantaged for under- Pokie Trust funding review taking volunteer work. The amount available is $7 per day. Bus fares have now risen to $4 per trip and now Dept Internal Affairs (DIA) has begun a review into the this allowance does not cover the travel it was de- Class 4 Gaming Sector (i.e. Pokie Trusts) with a view of signed for. optimising the current funding model as well as improv- ing the transparency and accessibility of grants. An im- PEEEP, understands that it has been this same portant part of the review is consulting with the schools, amount for twenty years and Christchurch is the big- clubs, community groups and charities that are the gest user of this fund. PEEEP is looking to approach beneficiaries of Gaming Society grants. The DIA are the Ministry to see if this allowance can be increased seeking submissions on how Class 4 Gaming as a to at least cover the cost of bus fare. They are inter- whole, including the Gaming Societies, can better serve ested to know if any other community/NFP uses this your needs. allowance and if your organisation would be willing to The DIA consultation document can be found at the fol- add your support to this cause lowing link, the questions start at PART II on page 15: Contact: Chris Webber 0276201310, pro- https://www.dia.govt.nz/Services-Casino-and-Non- [email protected] Casino-Gaming-Gambling-Consultation ______Closes on Friday 12th August Action Station is a great NGO and website to see what submissions are open and how to quickly submit Enabling Good Lives approaches to supporting dis- an email or sign a petition on a current issue. abled people. The Ministries of Health, Education and SUCCESS at stopping Ashburton District Council sell- Social Development are asking for feedback on the in- ing public water! novative approaches and practices providers and http://www.actionstation.org.nz/campaigns or communities have developed to support disabled peo- https://www.facebook.com/ActionStationNZ ple to have greater choice and control over their sup- ports and lives. ______NON-PROFIT SECTOR NEWS & NOTICES

Lottery Grants Board funding for 2016 – 17 transport for everyday essential tasks like getting to Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Peter Dunne has an- the doctors or the supermarket. nounced this year’s allocation. There is an extra $9 Contact Carey on 029 289 2800 and we can collect million in the kitty compared to last year. A number of you donation today! national and regional committees have benefited as a Pathways also looking for donations of washing ma- result. SEWN is pleased to see that the Canterbury / chines or double bed for emergency accommodation. Kaikoura Regional Committee’s allocation has been We can collect. increased from $3,453,662 last year to $3,557,272 Please email [email protected] this year. www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1607/S00213/dunne- Get ready to vote in the 2016 local elec- announces-lottery-grants-board-201617-allocations.htm tions. Voting in the local elections is by postal ______ballot, which means that everyone who is enrolled to vote by 12 August will be sent voting papers in Unwanted old, unused or slightly broken the mail. So it’s important that voters’ enrolment bikes? (not too broken). details are up to date, especially if they are mov- Pathways have a charitable project that takes your ing around. If you don’t get a pack by Monday 4 unloved bike and breathes life back in to it. We then July, you are either not enrolled or you need to find a new home for it with someone who needs update your enrolment details. Enrolling is easy

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and there are a number of ways you can do Aviva at ‘The Loft’, a new co-located space on the it. You can get an enrolment form at first floor of Eastgate Shopping Centre. The space is www.elections.org.nz, by Freetexting your name shared with other social and community services, and and address to 3676, by calling 0800 36 76 56 or actively seek to work in a more integrated manner to- from your local PostShop. Information on enrol- gether to achieve our shared vision of enhancing out- ling to vote is also available in a wide range of comes for children, families and communities. An inte- languages. grated health centre will also operate from adjacent Do you work with whānau who need to enrol? space on the first floor. Please feel free to drop in and Help them get enrolled so that their voice can be see us in these new premises. heard. ______Our new details are: Postal address: P O Box 24161, Christchurch 8462. Physical address: The Loft, Level Community Matters on Facebook 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre, cnr Buckleys Rd and Community Operations works to support strong Linwood Ave, Christchurch. Our phone number re- and resilient communities. Our page was created mains unchanged – 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 to provide excellent resources and inspiration to 669) or (03) 378 3847. help us achieve great outcomes for our communi- https://www.facebook.com/TheLoftChristchurch/ ties together. We want to build an online commu- ______nity that supports each other to achieve connect- ed, informed and strong communities wherever Fill their Lunchbox a great little local social enter- they may be in the South Island. prise. For just $13 you get a tasty and nutritious https://www.facebook.com/Community- lunchbox delivered to your workplace AND at the Operations-South-Island-Department-of-Internal- same time you enable a hungry child to receive a free Affairs-1611276819185798/ lunch also. Buy 1 and Gift 1 model! If you want to ask us about funding or decision The deliveries are made on Tuesdays and Fridays reasons please contact us directly using 0800 and you can choose as many or as few lunches as 824 824 or go to our web page. you like. http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/ A delicious box of various items have included rolls, pita breads and wraps filled with meat and veggies as ______well as a separate salad of some sort. Order onnlie www.filltheirlunchbox.co.nz

RESOURCES FOR YOU, YOUR COMMUNITY OR YOUR CLIENTS

Never happens? In Christchurch we know it hap- The Good Fight Continues – EQCfix.nz pens! EQCfix.nz is a public justice project set up in the land- mark Action Group Settlement. Driven by key figures The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Man- from Claimants for Claimants and others with a pas- agement has set up a great new website to help peo- sion for justice, the no-profit group aims to help home- ple plan for an emergency. Looking at what to do if owners get what they are entitled to and ensure EQC there’s no power, or if you’re unable to get back to can better meet furture challenges. your home, and other impacts of a civil emergency, it The organisation’s first public meeting: gives tips and ideas for how to prepare and what to do. When: 7pm – 8.30pm, 11th August 2016, See https://happens.nz/ Where: Transitional Cathedral Need help with your repair or rebuild? A joint Info: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/creaky-homes- initiative Christchurch City Council and the Ministry of crisis-eqcfixnz-launch-event-tickets-26187794398 Business, Innovation and Employment have pulled ______together relevant information from various Government departments and agencies that could be useful for Winter Courses starting soon at the those repairing or rebuilding their homes. Visitors to Women’s Centre – Enrol now! the page will find links to information about earthquake During Term 3 we are offering workshops on self- insurance claim settlements, repair and rebuild infor- esteem, loss and grief as well as a free “quit mation, as well as details of the advisory and support smoking” programme. services available to homeowners. Living with Loss: Monday 8, 15, 22 & 29 August, There are also links to seminars as well as an- 10 am – 12 swers to questions homeowners asked about the Quit Smoking: Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August. repair and rebuild process during the popular 'In 12.30 – 1.30 pm the Know' hub that operated at Linwood Mall be- “I like me” – Building Healthy Self-Esteem and tween April and December last year. Confidence: Tuesday 6, 13 & 20 September, https://cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz/the- 10.30 am – 12.30 pm rebuild/canterbury-residential-repair-and-rebuild/ We are taking enrolments now. ______For more information contact us on 03 371 7414 or 022 105 5308 or go to: http://womenscentre.co.nz/courses/

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Building Awesome Whanau course You can get the books and DVDs from: If you’re looking after tamariki, The Parenting Place  your local library or can help you become an awesome parent, grandpar-  Mental Health Education and Resource Centre ent or caregiver – even more awesome than you al- (MHERC) - 116 Marshlands Road. ready are! The course is suitable for those with chil- http://www.healthinfo.org.nz/index.htm?reading-in- dren aged 5 to 12 years and is packed full of ideas. It mind.htm includes positive stories from parents still on the jour- ______ney with their own tamariki and useful resources to help you build a great future for your whānau. You’ll Free Dispute Resolution Service watch short video clips (featuring Pio Terei and other FairWay Resolution is a conflict management special- parents) and then discuss how the ideas could work at ist company that runs several dispute services: your place.  ACC decision review service which handles dis- There are six sessions in the course and you will be putes and review of cases people have with with a small group of other parents and a friendly facili- ACC.. http://www.fairwayresolution.com/got-a- tator. dispute/acc-disputes-and-reviews Dates: Mondays from 1st August 2016 Time: Either morning (9.15 to 11.15am) or evening  The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution (6.30 to 8.30pm) Scheme. www.tdr.org.nz Location: Addington School, 22 Brougham Street  The Family Dispute Resolution service to the Cost: $5 per session. Subsidies are available. Ministry of Justice which assists parents and Contact Sasha Wallace for more information including guardians to make parenting arrangements for how to secure your place on this course 027 635 9838 their children so no stress and expense of going or [email protected] . to court. http://www.fairwayresolution.com/got-a- ______dispute/family-disputes  The Financial Dispute Resolution Service, which The Hyman marks Trust this year are inviting ap- helps consumers resolve disputes with financial plications from social and community workers, case advisors. www.fdrs.org.nz workers and educators on behalf of those clients who require assistance with warm clothing, bedding and FairWay also provides a dispute resolution service heating in Christchurch. which assists parties with workplace conflict, em- ployment, building and construction, relationship The Trust will provide assistance with purchasing property, wills, trusts and estates as well as general firewood, dehumidifiers, warm clothing and bedding, commercial disputes as well as assisting with high power bills or other iden- http://www.fairwayresolution.com/our-services tified winter warmth needs where people are unable to afford them. Copies of Services brochures are available to order. Request the quantities of each of the brochures that Available from 1 May to 1 September 2016 or until the you would like to receive. Please note the ACC re- fund is exhausted. Information and forms are available views is an electronic copy only at the moment. here www.hymanmarkstrust.co.nz or Contact: Geeta Negi 04 918 4904 or gee- Contact [email protected]. [email protected] www.fairwayresolution.com Research: baby boomers’ perspectives on ______what it takes to age well. A great deal of research has already been carried out How 3-7 Year Olds Learn: about what it means to ‘age well’. Much of this re- search outlines some big themes that are believed to A Radio New Zealand discussion with Nathan help people to remain well and active into older age. Mikaere Wallis. Nathan makes this sound [The authors] wanted to hear what these themes mean knowledge accessible to the whole community. in the context of people’s lives. And we wanted to hear RNZ link: http://rnz.to/1fWtSZz about what happens when people don’t have experi- ______ences of, or don’t have opportunities to ‘age well’. Aus- tralian Centre for Social Innovation Lyttelton Recreation Centre recently eq fixed has http://apo.org.au/files/Resource/ia-report-24-5-web.pdf a sports hall which has a basketball court, (not a full ______sized court, just slightly smaller) as well as some bit and pieces of equipment such as cones, assorted Reading in Mind book scheme The Reading in balls, tennis racquets, hula hoops etc. There is also 1 Mind book scheme provides recommended books or squash court available for hire, but, you will need to DVDs about a wide range of mental health issues, bring your own equipment for squash. Also hosts based on recommendations from mental health pro- temporary Lyttelton library. Book through CCC 941- fessionals and the Mental Health Foundation of 8999 NZ. Your family and friends can also use the scheme.

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RESOURCES FOR YOUR ORGANISATION OR GROUP

Templates - Health & Safety at Work Act In a Hornby :Tuesday 4th October, 10-11.30am Te Puawai- previous newsletter we drew your attention to a se- tanga, 153 Gilberthorpes Road ries of useful templates developed by the Southland Papanui :Tuesday 1st November, 7–8.30pm Papanui Community Law Centre which were available via the High School Hall, 30 Langdons Road CNA website. Some of these have now been updated and new ones added and, can be downloaded Register www.brainwave.org.nz/register here http://communitynetworksaotearoa.org.nz/resour ces/ In addition Brainwave offers you and your staff the op- ______portunity of a free 10-15 minute presentation from one of our facilitators so that you and your team can hear Facing an increase in your insurance premi- the information that your clients will hear when they attend one of these seminars. To book contact Steph- um? Then Community Networks Aotearoa in associ- anie Mainprize at [email protected] ation with Rothbury Insurance Brokers can help! ______This is a package specifically created for community groups and organisations, with extremely discounted Free policy and evaluation services for organi- rates. sations, whether government, non-government or We are pleased to offer this opportunity not only to community-based, to express their interest in pro bono our member organisations but to their members as research, policy, or evaluation services during late well. If you are interested in receiving an obligation 2016. free quote, please contact SEWN so they may in turn Every year Allen + Clarke undertake several projects contact us for the special code you will require, plus for organisations in areas which align well with core contact details. company values and purpose, which is about mobilis- ______ing passionate and capable people to tackle challeng- es facing society. They expect to support up to four Speak Up-Korerotia - Racial discrimination - organisations with free consultant time of up to 150 What is it? And what can be done about it? hours per organisation between September 2016 and Guests Maria Hansen (Human Rights Commis- January 2017. sion, Enquiries and Complaints team), Selene Applications for support can be lodged online at Mize (University of Otago) and Rosa Hibbert- www.allenandclarke.co.nz no later than 5pm on Friday Schooner (Middleton Grange School and winner 19th August. Applications need not be detailed; just of the Canterbury heat of the Race Unity Speech need an outline of what is sought, a rough time com- Awards 2016) bring three very different perspec- mitment and timing for delivery. The application should tives to these questions. outline how the proposed work would benefit New Zea- hrc.co.nz/speak-korerotia for podcasts and tran- land society. scripts https://www.facebook.com/hrcspeakup/ ______Any questions about this offering should be directed to either Matthew, or Paul Houliston, on Tel: 04 890 Brainwave Trust seminar series is specifi- 7300. www.allenandclarke.co.nz cally aimed at helping families in our communities that you may identify as benefiting from hearing ______Brainwaves key messages which are: In-service Leadership Project University of Can- For Early Years: terbury are promoting their In-service Leadership Pro-  Why the early years are important ject. This is part of a stage two management  What helps brain development course called "Principles in Management" and falls un-  What hinders brain development der the Commerce faculty.. It encourages students to For Adolescents: think strategically but holistically by helping community groups with their day-to-day work, event, fundraising Impulsive and emotional decision making  etc.  Risk-taking behaviours The initial task for the student groups is to gather cur-  The influence of peers rent data about the challenges, wellbeing and positivi-  The effect of alcohol and drugs ty of the community groups that they are assigned to  Changing sleep patterns work with. This will be done by interviewing communi-  Impact of technology on teenagers ty leaders and making use of appreciative inquiry questionnaires. The data gathering process will be Sydenham :Wednesday 3rd August, 10-11.30am at done in close consultation with relevant community Sydenham Community Centre, 25-27 Hutcheson St leaders and will conform with action-research princi- ples. Aranui : Tuesday 6th September , 7–8.30pm Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, 31 Hampshire Street Having come to an understanding of community needs the students will work with community leaders to prepare and complete a project aimed at assisting

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the community group meet its needs, while also build- 8.30am -9pm, Friday 8.30am -7pm, Saturday and ing the wellbeing and positivity of the community. The 9-5pm. Price $50.00 per hour. For book- precise nature of the interventions will be determined ing please ring reception 3486488 ext 0 Or email by the findings of the action-research and further con- [email protected] sultation with the community groups and teaching ______staff. The students will work in small groups. Each group Hire the Hoon Hay Community Centre which will produce a brief report that summarises their find- has a classroom-sized room, suitable for public meet- ings around community wellbeing and positivity. The ings, educational and art and craft activities. There is a course will provide tutors to help co-ordinate this ser- large backyard area available for outdoor activities. A vice leadership process. jug and water are on site, as well as a single toilet.

The Centre is located at 90 Hoon Hay Road and has a The course coordinator's contact email capacity of 30 people seated or 50 people standing. is:[email protected] or 03 366 7001 (ext 45553) Here are the rates for hiring the venue: ______Hourly (includes setup and leaving time within that hour period): $15 Conference Room/Kitchen/Lounge hire at  Evening (2+ hours, after 7pm): $30 Wharenui Pool. Our newly refurbished  Half day (4 hours): $40 Lounge/Conference Room has just been reo-  Whole day (8 hours): $60 pened after extensive earthquake repairs. We have a large screen with overhead projector seat- Bookings: Judith Lance (338 9680 or 021 0454 658) ing for 40 people, Fully equipped kitchen, Heat or Secretary Donna McAleer hoonhaycommunitycen- pump. Hours to hire: Monday to Thursday [email protected] ______FORUMS / EVENTS / TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT

Statements of Service Performance: Tricks If you would like to share your idea or story please and Traps. The new financial reporting standards contact [email protected] introduced for charities on 1 April last year include a www.connectaotearoa.nz requirement for Tier 3 & 4 entities to provide a State- Drivers of Urban Change in Christchurch ment of Service Performance. Philanthropy New Zea- brought to you by the New Zealand Centre for Sus- land is delighted to be partnering with accounting firm tainable Cities. FREE one-hour public seminar on Grant Thornton to run a free seminar on how to use some of the big issues facing the city: where urban the Statement to tell your organisation’s story. development is headed, housing, city infrastructure Cost: free for Tier 3 & 4 charities. and transport, environment and resilience. When: 7.30am to 9am, Wednesday 3 August All welcome to come and hear the following speakers: Where: Grant Thornton, L3, 2 Hazeldean Road  Guy Salmon - executive director of the Ecologic Addington Foundation and author of the Christchurch chapter Register: https://statements-of-standards-and-service- of the Drivers of Urban Change report performance.lilregie.com/step1  Mayor Lianne Dalziel - a member of the United Please join us for coffee, networking and some great Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s insights! (UNISDR) Advisory Group of Parliamentarians for Dealing with volunteers who present chal- Disaster Risk Reduction lenges. This workshop is on the 8th August provided  Simon Kingham - professor of geography and by Volunteer Canterbury. Details on here director of the Geospatial Research Institute and www.volcan.org.nz, call 03 366 2442 or email the GeoHealth Laboratory at the University of Can- [email protected] terbury and is a researcher in the Resilient Urban ______Futures programme, and  Philippa Howden-Chapman - professor of public health at the University of Otago, Wellington and a Connect is collaborating with Go Green Expo for the director of He Kainga Oranga/ Housing and Health next Shameless Soapbox. So any organisation, enter- Research Programme and the NZ Centre for Sus- prise or business that is interested in environmentally tainable Cities friendly enterprises come and learn from those that are doing it! For the Urban Change Report When: August 13th from 5.30pm http://sustainablecities.org.nz/wp- Where: Harvard Bar (Wigram Base), 14 Henry Wigram content/uploads/Drivers-of-Urban-Change-PDF- Drive. edition-11-Feb-lowres-1.pdf Details and RSVP: www.meetup.com/Connect- Christchurch/events/232357974 Date: Wednesday 17th August 2016

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Time: 12 noon to 1pm  Effective evaluations Location: Level 1 Function Room CCCouncil Contact: Libby Grant [email protected] When: Friday 23 September 9:30 am – 2:30 pm sustainablecities.org.nz Where: Pioneer Sport and Rec Centre, Lyttelton St ______Costs: $35 per person from voluntary/not for profit organisations. $55 per person from Govt agencies or Autism New Zealand Conference 2016 pro- other. Light lunch is provided, vides a unique opportunity for delegates to network with the New Zealand autism community, experts and To register: Email your details to communityrecrea- international speakers –and share our celebrations at [email protected] or phone 941 5333 the inaugural Autism New Zealand awards dinner. ______The theme is Empowering people living with Autism, which is the vision of Autism New Zealand. Working with Men conference If you are currently working with men, or have done research around When Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August 2016 men’s issues then this conference will be significantly Where Shed 6, Wellington beneficial. You are invited to send an expression of Information For a full overview of the confer- interest, outlining the workshop you would like to pre- ence, programme, ticketing as well as full synop- sent. Topics include: What works & what doesn’t? How sis of the keynote speakers go to do we effectively engage men? How to change gener- http://www.autismnz.org.nz/conference- ational thought patterns? What needs to change in 2016/home order for men to feel safe asking for help? We are very ______fortunate to have two keynote speakers and workshop presenters: Nigel Latta, Psychologist and author. Ken Family Therapy Training Reflective Ap- Clearwater – Manager of Male Survivors of Sexual proaches to Therapeutic Work with Individuals, Abuse Trust in Christchurch, and he is a national Couples and Families provided by: Craig spokesperson for male survivors in New Zealand. Whisker, Clinical Family Therapist & Accredit- ed Supervisor, Australian Association of Fami- When: Two day conference scheduled for the 22 and ly Therapy 23 August 2016 Where: Tauranga. Day One: Social Construction of Family, Society and Contact: mailto:[email protected] Therapy http://kidzneeddadz.org.nz/working-with-men- Day Two: Decentering Self & Adapting Therapy to Cli- conference/ ents’ Frames of Reference ______Day Three: Reflective Practice in Action Dates: 23 – 25 August (3 days) Empowering Positive Change - 5 day pro- Time: 9.00 am – 4.30 p.m. each day gramme by Kiwi Family Trust Location: Board Room, Fendalton Service Cen-  Do you have dreams or goals? tre, cnr Clyde & Jeffreys Roads, Chch Standard fee: $495 plus GST (unwaged under-  Are you happy right now? graduate students, less 15%) People are shaped by the life that they have experi- Registrations: are made online by clicking here enced and for many this has not always been a com- Contact: [email protected] or 021 pletely positive experience. We help people to remove 21 399 21 negative aspects of their conditioning by giving them ______useful tools and easy-to-learn techniques. Dates: 30, 31 August, 1, 6, 7 September 2016 Spread the Word! Learn how to put together a pro- Time: 8.30 am sharp to start at 9am to 5.00pm motions plan including: Venue: 420 St Asaph Street, Christchurch  Targeting your audience  Choosing your message Contact: Natasha (03) 963 8040, Freephone  Choosing the best ways to communicate 0508543375, Email: [email protected]  Putting your plan into action ______ Evaluating your promotional plan When: Friday 21 October 9:30 am – 2:00 pm International Asian and Ethnic Minority Health and Wellbeing Conference 2016 Call for abstracts Where: Pioneer Sport and Rec Centre, Lyttelton St now open. This year's theme is - Working together to achieve better health outcomes. Get Set Go! An essential course for organisers of community recreation programmes and events: When: 6-7 September 2016  Designing programmes to suit your community Where: School of Population Health, Auckland  Getting the right venue, equipment and accessi- Contact: Cecilia Wong-Cornall, cwc.wong- bility [email protected].  Risk Management  Managing Volunteers

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www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/about/news-and- Contact [email protected] or 021 539063 events/events/2016/september/6/international-asian- and-ethnic-minority-health-and-wellbeing-con.htmlg The National Council of Women NZ Con- ______ference 2016. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human Suicide Prevention Symposium right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, Waitaha Suicide Prevention Action (WSPA) Group prosperous and sustainable world. Providing presents this symposium - a time of resource and in- women and girls with equal access to education, formation sharing. This symposium is for you if: health care, decent work, and representation in  you work in the community, and political and economic decision-making process-  you have a passion to support whānau and es will fuel sustainable economies and benefit want to make a difference. societies and humanity at large. Date: Friday 9th September 2016 When: 15-17 September 2016

Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm Where: Te Papa, Wellington Location: Northcity Church (95a Sawyers Arms Road, http://ncwnzconference2016.grow.co.nz/ Papanui, Christchurch) ______Information and speakers at http://www.o2waitaha.org.nz/suicide-prevention Tonic Conference is in its 8th year. Tonic Confer- ______ence is one of New Zealand's most vibrant, best value events for the community sector. It covers all the as- Master/mistress class: strengthening anti- pects of running a non-profit organisation including racism praxis fundraising, marketing, management, governance and This interactive residential weekend is a space to ex- volunteer issues. amine anti-racism praxis and engagement with our Tiriti responsibilities to Māori. Issues addressed may Speakers at this year’s conference include: include: Campbell Hill - www.goodneighbour.co.nz  strengthening political competencies Kat Jenkins - www.multitude.co.nz Amanda Hema - The Stakeholder Agent  exploring collective accountabilities Jim Datson - professional fundraiser  constructively challenging allies  avoiding collusion with institutional racism Where: Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga  refreshing structural analysis: responding to When: Thursday 10th - Friday 11th November 2016 neo-liberal discourses. Early Bird: $360 per person (prior to 1 August) When: 14-16 September 2016. 6pm start Friday night, Full Registration: $415 per person (after 1 August) 2pm finish Sunday afternoon. Optional Conference Dinner (Thursday Night): $55pp Venue: Kotare: Centre for Social Change. 510 Wayby To Register: Email [email protected] for a registration Station Road, Hoteo North, Wellsford, North Auckland. form or click here to register online Delicious meals provided, bring own bedding. http://www.exult.co.nz/index.php/register-for-tonic- Cost: $250 institution, $115 other, (free registration for conference/ those coming from South Island) Maximum 25 participants with base understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. ______

FUNDING

Rotary were asked by CERA to help strengthen Rata Foundation If you have any questions about communities and they have a web site at the changes to our grant application process please www.rotaryneighbourhood.org.nz check out the Funding section of our website and in particular the Frequently Asked Questions section Applicants to the fund can apply for up to $500 for http://www.ratafoundation.org.nz/funding to learn small neighbourhood events and up to $4,000 for larg- How We Fund and What We Fund or call one of our er community events. ______team on 0508 266 878. ______New Community-Led Development Pro- Community Internship Programme. gramme (CLDP) of $3.56 Million! A chance for community groups to employ skilled pro- The CLDP will be open to communities, hapū, and iwi fessionals to help them develop the organisation and across New Zealand, and a contestable Expression of themselves. Interest process will open in September 2016. More information is available at The fund covers the salary of these skilled profession- www.communitymatters.govt.nz als, who take time out from their regular job for a set period to work for a community group.

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Closes 31 August 2016, The 10 successful internships Close at 5pm, 31 August 2016 and can be made can begin in early 2017. More information can be online at www.nzpost.co.nz found at www.communitymatters.govt.nz. Upcoming Funding Dates Christchurch City Council administers around 15 funds with some open anytime. Two are open now: Lotteries: Neighbourhood Week - close Friday 19 August 2016 Community Internship Programme Opens 20 July at 5pm - info, application forms and ideas vis- 2016 closes 31 August 2016 decision between 17 and it: ccc.govt.nz/neighbourhoodweek 28 October 2016 Creative Communities Christchurch closes 24th Au- Norman Kirk Memorial Trust opens 17 August 2016 gust 2016. Full CCC funding details at closes 1 October 2016 and decision between 30 Octo- http://www.ccc.govt.nz/culture-and- ber 2016 and 11 November 2016 community/community-funding/ Lottery Community (Regional and National) ______Open 26 October closes 7 December 2016 and decision between 6 and 17 March 2017 Trustees Executors is proud to administer six funds Lottery Community Sector Research: Open 2 No- including the following: vember closes 14 December 2016 and decision be- tween 20 and 31 March 2017 · The St Joans Trust Promotes the wellbeing of http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Funding- older people. Applications open on 1st August and-grants---Lottery-grants and close Friday 9th September 2016 · The Kingston Sedgfield (NZ) Charitable Todd Foundation supports children, young people, Trust Education and rehabilitation of young peo- their families and their communities. Round 2 closes ple. Prefers Otago area but will consider other. 15th August 2016. http://www.toddfoundation.org.nz Applications are open year round and are con- Closes 21 sidered at the end of each month Working Together More Fund October 2016 www.workingtogether.org.nz · The William Toomey Charitable Trust Charities that assist worthy causes. Applications Open: 10 Sargood Bequest closes 31 December up to November Close16 December 2016. Advisory $5000. www.sargoodbequest.org.nz Trustees Meet: January/February 2017 Creative NZ: All information, guidelines and application forms Arts Grants Closes 2nd September 2016. at www.trustees.co.nz Quick Response Closes 4th Nov 2016. ______Creative Communities always open. http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/find-funding/funds

st Community Post Applications open 1 August for New Ethnic Communities Fund has re- the 2016 round of Community Post, when New Zea- placed the Settling In fund with the Ethnic Com- land Post donates postal services to not-for-profit munities Development Fund for leadership devel- groups. opment, social cohesion, and cultural events. Community Post is available to national and regional Opens 15 August and close 27 September organisations for special projects that fall into three www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz broad categories - health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, and developing business partnerships.

Social Equity and Wellbeing Network Inc - Tuia te Oranga Charities Commission Registration No: CC26511 Ph: 03 366 2050 Email: [email protected] Facebook: SEWNchch

______This newsletter is stitched together by Social Equity and Wellbeing Network / Tuia te Oranga with the generous sup- port of the Rata Foundation, the Lottery Grants Board, COGS and the Christchurch City Council.

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