February Newsletter Birthright Taupo Inc

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BIRTHRIGHT NEWSLETTERTawa Cottage, Waiora House 129 Spa Rd, PO Box 595 Taupo 3351

Tel: (07) 3770399, 027 459 4416

E-mail:[email protected]

www.birthright.org.nz

Birthright Taupo Inc . February Edition 2013

A Huge Hi to Members and Friends

We trust you all had a safe and Happy Christmas and NewYear. Birthright Taupo wishes you and your families all the verybest that 2013 has to offer!!! We have an exciting year planned;please keep an eye out for future Birthright Newsletters andsome great opportunities! Both Pam & I look forward tocatching up with everyone again. Coffee Group and Bread pickup starts back at Schools Out on Tuesday 19th February, 2013.

I look forward to seeing you all,

Christmas Beach Party 2012 Photos:

Created by Birthright Taupo Inc.

WIN FREE GIVEAWAY WIN FREEWe are lucky to have the support of

McCafe again this year Thanks McCafe!

Coffee voucher and muffin giveawayTo win -Be the first Birthright Membertotext how Santa arrived to the 2012 Xmas Party -

Txt:0274 595 416

Find us on:Facebook

Whats Happeningin February

Taupo Therapy Centre IncWhanau 4 Life Services

are offering this great programme to

Birthright members, spaces are limited.

Please call into the office to register. If you

miss out this time you may be able to do at a

later date via - Taupo Therapy Centre IncWhanau 4

Life Services- 376-8222

Starts:19th

Feb

2013
mailto:[email protected]


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? What doesBirthright Taupo Inc do - How can Birthright help you?

Birthright Taupo Inc is here to support all one parent families: meaning our kaupapa is one of cherishing andsupporting the Birthrights of all children of single parents, to support and assist Mum or Dad in building a betterfuture for the betterment of their family. How do we do this: once you have joined Birthright (annual $10membership) you will find practical and emotional support, this may be as simple as attending our weekly CoffeeGroup or you may require support/advocacy when dealing with WINZ, Court or various agencies? BirthrightTaupo Inc also offers potential funding opportunities to both parent and to child: JR McKenzie YouthEducation (uniform assistance) happens annually. Retraining Grant (parents only) happens annually and is openfor all single parents looking at up skilling NZCEA level 4 and above, this may cover additional costs to coursefees only. Spirit of Adventure (youth only) happens annually and is for any Birthright child between the ages of15y 18y. All of this funding has criteria attached: please make an appointment to discuss further.Did you know: Birthright Taupo Inc may also be able to assist your child/childrenren to attend a Holiday Camp orassist with the cost of a School Camp. Birthright Taupo Inc has been operating and serving one parentfamilies in the Taupo Community since 1996.Birthright Taupo Inc welcomes all new members and existingmembers, we look forward to assisting and supporting you in a way that is practical and meets your needsthroughout 2013.

Please phone 07 377 0399 to make an appointment.

Great Opportunities for YouthAfterschool Programmes@Youthtown Taupo,call in toYouthtown@AC Baths Ave or ph 3780783


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Created b Birthri ht Tau o Inc.

WORD FIND

Find and circle all of the Breakfast foods that are hiddenIn the grid.

The words may be hidden in any direction.

Just for the Kids

BACON

BAGELS

CEREAL

EGGS

GRANOLA

HASH

BROWNS

JAM

JUICE

MILK

MUFFINS

OATMEAL

OMELETS

PANCAKES

PORRIDGE

SAUSAGES

TOAST

WAFFLES

YOGURT

The Seasons Programme forChildren: to enroll ph 021 767 548

Mum, DadLooking for

something FREE & Educational to

DO?

Want to know

MORE?

Phone or call in to REAP@378 8109


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Economical Smoked Fish Pie

Filling:

1 x Big Tin of Smoked Fish

1 x Big Tin of Tuna

1 x Big Tin of Salmon1 x diced onion

8 x hard boiled eggs/halved

Fresh parsley & any green herbs

Salt & cracked pepper

Cheese Sauce:

Flour, butter, milk, mustard, cheese, paprika & cayenne pepper.

Topping:

Mashed potatoes or try Watties Pom Poms 0r mashed kumara

To make: Combine filling & cheese sauce (add mustard & spices to your own taste)top

with topping and grated cheesebake in oven until golden.

Can do two meals for a family of 4serve with salad or fresh veggies.

o Pakeke Lions

o McCafe

o Rotary ClubTaupo Moana

o Rotary Club Taupo Expresso

o The Tindall Foundation

o COGS

o BP New Zealando Bay Trust

o The Southern Trust

o NZ Lottery Grants Board

o Lion Foundation

o ANZ National Bank

o Inter-Church Welfare

Society

o JR McKenzie Trusto Bakers Delight


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Taupo Resources

Birthright works alongside many organisationsin our community. We have gathered togethera list of resources in our community that you

may like to utilise:

Central Plateau REAP (Rural EducationActivities Programme)Central Plateau REAP fills gaps inmainstream education service provision by providing integratedand seamless education initiatives across the Early Childhood,School and Adult Community Education (ACE) sectors. Theseinitiatives combine national priorities for education with localeducation needs. Including parenting education.73 Titiraupenga St, PO Box 1000, TaupoContact: 07 378 8109 / email / website

Citizens Advice Bureau Citizens Advice Bureau can

provide information to assist with almost any issue, and if wecan't, we'll find someone who can. No problem is too big or toosmall. Whether you're about to be evicted from your flat, needto find local childcare, or want advice on how to deal with aneighbour, we have trained CAB volunteers to assist you.They'll discuss your options with you and give you contactnumber for any services or organisations that will be able tohelp further.127 Spa Rd, Taupo Contact: 07 378 4253 / email

Family Start Family Start is a home-based, child centred,family focused, strength-based, free and confidential service.

The focus of Family Start is to assist families in the areas ofHealth, Education and Welfare. Support is tailored to meet theindividual needs of the family. Whanau workers will share theirknowledge of parenting, housing, finance, education, healthand relationships. Family Start offers the Ahuru Mowai/Born toLearn Programme which is an Early Childhood DevelopmentalProgramme which honours parents as first teachers and helpsparents to understand how their child grows and developsthrough education and play.30 HeuHeu St, PO Box 2388, Taupo Contact: 07 376 5961/ email / website

Family Works Northern Family Works Northern is thechild and family services division of Presbyterian SupportNorthern. The core services provided are counselling andsocial work support, along with various educational and/ortherapeutic group programmes. forms of abuse; Familyrelationship issues; Communication skills; Confidence andself-esteem; Problematic behaviour(s) ; Grief and loss;Support in dealing with Government or other organisations.PO Box 1001, Taupo 3351 Contact: (07) 378 6480 / website

Growing through Grief Seasons Growing ThroughGrief provides "Seasons" a programme of peer support groups

for children and young people who are experiencing lossand/or grief through the death of a family member or theseparation of parents.St Andrews Anglican Church, PO Box 767, 91 TitraupengaStreet, Taupo Contact: (021) 767 548 / (07) 3786059 / email

Taupo Resources

Birthright works alongside many organisationsin our community. We have gathered togethera list of resources in our community that you

may like to utilise:

Relationship Services Low cost counseling dealing witha wide range of issues.Tauhara Wing, Waiora House, 129 Spa Road, PO Box 96,Taupo 3351Contact: 07 378 2018 / website

Salvation Army TaupoCounseling and assistance with food, furniture and clothing isavailable from our Taupo office.

Taupo Corps 2 Kiddle Drive, TaupoPhone: (07) 378 4142

Taupo Budget Advisory Service Inc. We have beenservicing the community of Taupo for 20 plus years, helpingfamilies deal with budgeting issues. What we do: Draft aBudget, Balance a Budget, Talk to creditors, Refer toorganisations that may assist, Monitor Payments, use cashflow tools, Total Money Management, Community Educationcourses.69 Paora Hapi Street, PO Box 595, TaupoContact: (07) 377 1094

Taupo Mens Support Group Support for men.Waiora House, Spa Road, Taupo. Thursday nights 7pmContact: (07) 378 8996

Taupo Therapy Centre Inc Taupo Therapy Centre is anonprofit organisation with charitable status seeking to providecounselling to Children, Youth & Families at an affordable rate.We specialise in the prevention of child abuse and reduction offamily violence.9 Manuka St, RD 2, TaupoContact: (07) 376 8222

Te Korowai Roopu Tautoko Inc. Specialising inWhanau Development. Identifying the current and historicalissues by establishing a wrap around service that is culturallysensitive in providing positive outcomes for whanau. One onone mentoring to support youth in achieving, whilst alsosupporting the whanau. Easy access to professional supportwhilst still providing a co-ordination of support and guidanceworking within achieving set goals and objectives.7 Waikato St, PO Box 745, Taupo Ph: 378-3335

Men @ Work This is a programme for all men involving:

Relationship training; Dealing with addictions; Conflictresolutions; Dealing with change; Working with anger, & violentinterventions.Matai Room, Waiora HouseContact: (07) 377 1132 ARC for appointments

mailto:[email protected]://www.reap.org.nz/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.familystarttaupo.org.nz/http://www.familyworks.org.nz/http://www.familyworks.org.nz/mailto:[email protected]://www.relate.org.nz/http://www.relate.org.nz/http://www.relate.org.nz/mailto:[email protected]://www.familyworks.org.nz/http://www.familystarttaupo.org.nz/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.reap.org.nz/mailto:[email protected]


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A 6 week courseTuesday evenings

7.009.30pmCommencing 19 February

@ Taupo Baptist Whanau Room

The ABCs of parenting teens:atmosphere, boundaries and communication

Understanding their changes and stagesGiving them self confidence and self esteemA loving, respectful approach to sexMotivating them in their studiesWhat things should you act on and

what things can you relax aboutA vision for their adult livesAge appropriate liberties and limitsComputer games, internet and mobile phones

Contact Jan Carey 378 6850

Invitation 4U2 -BirthrightCoffee Group @schools out9am11am (every Tuesday Morning, free bread)

$67.50 perperson or $90

per couple.Subsidies

available socosts may be$35pp or $45per couple.

Free for Fulltime

CaregiversFoster CarersGrandparents

raisinggrandiesAdoptersWhanau

caregivers

Small group courses with a trained facilitatorSix sessionsPositive, practical and funTailored to your needs

Encourage your parents to

U skill !Created by Birthright Taupo Inc.

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