September news letter 2016

September 2016 … Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com

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Inside CC’s News Letter Jokes, Quotes p7 Cruise Boat Dates p4 Importance Of Well-fitting Bras p4

Projection Can Be Harmful p15 Market Dates p14 CC’s Horoscope's p2 Library News (Books) p4 Mobile Library Dates p4 Prison Volunteer p6 What Is Lurking in your fridge? p6 Safety Tips Kumara Nutrition p13 … and more ...

FATHERS DAY

SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER

Fathers day is not about the big present. Spoil dad by spending time together.

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers Toughlove 0800 868 445 Family Works 07 575 9709 Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 75 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Grief Support Services 07 578 4480 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Life Link/ Samaritans Inc 0800 726 666 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care) Tga 07 579 2840 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Healthline 0800 611 116 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 Diabetes Helpline Tga 07 571 3422 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 BOPSASS

(Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service)

Emergencies:

Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance

0800 227233

555 111

Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 13th Lace 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 5th Wood 25th Silver 7th Copper 35th Coral 9th Pottery 45th Sapphire 11th Steel 55th Emerald 60th/75th Diamond

2nd Cotton 4th Flowers 6th Sweets 8th Bronze 10th Tin 12th Silk

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Ivory China Pearl Ruby Gold

Moon Phases Tuesday 01st September 2016 New Moon

Friday 09th September 2016 First Quarter Friday 16th September 2016 Full Moon Friday 23rd September 2016 Last Quarter Friday 30th September 2016 New Moon

SEASONS Summer December - February Autumn March - May Winter June - August Spring September - November

MONTHS OF THE YEAR January 31 Days February 28 Days March 31 Days April 30 Days May 31 Days June 30 Days July 31 Days August 31 Days September 30 Days October 31 Days November 30 Days December 31 Days February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years 0100 = 01am 0200 = 02am 0300 = 03am 0400 = 04am 0500 = 05am 0600 = 06am 0700 = 07am 0800 = 08am 0900 = 09am 1000 = 10am 1100 = 11am 1200 = 12 o clock (Mid Day) 1300 = 01pm 1400 = 02pm Eg: 1415 = 2.15pm 1500 = 03pm 1530 = 3.30pm 1600 = 04pm 1645 = 4.45pm 1800 = 06pm 1700 = 05pm 1900 = 07pm 2000 = 08pm 2100 = 09pm 2200 = 10pm 2300 = 11pm 2400 = 12 o clock (Midnight)

CC’s SEPTEMBER HOROSCOPES Aries Life seems to be moving along smoothly, there is opportunity for growth and change, but you may need to put even more effort in to get yourself where you want to be. Keep a positive attitude and keep your goals in sight.

Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Taurus Plans may need tweaking to suit the pocket but don’t worry too much as it will all come right. Adventures are ahead of you with the possibility of travel. Life is on the change again for you in a positive way. Get rid of the negativity. Remember you will go a lot further if you are living with a positive attitude. Negative will only bring negative things.

Gemini Its time to break old routines and mix things up a bit. This will make life more interesting and enjoyable. Routines are boring add some spice to your life, get out and have fun with family and friends.

Cancer Plans need to be organised well as if not they may fall to bits and you will loose your potential for growth. Plan careful, tick all the boxes. There is plenty of help and don’t be afraid to ask for it to help get to your goal.

Leo Romance is on the turn for some, maybe a change in relationships or a new love entering your life. Make time for family and friends by putting off some of your plans. Don’t rush things a steady pace will get you there.

Virgo Work and life may bring a few frustrations to you. Keep yourself focused and pace yourself. Keep control of your emotions as this will all sort its self out and you will find yourself in a position to enjoy life and maybe some travel. It’s time for time for you, you can make this happen.

Libra You need to look at what is going on. Don’t tie yourself up with too many projects. Overload will only burn you out and prevent growth. Make time for yourself and your family. Remember Rome was not built in a day.

Scorpio You need a change with your surroundings. A little time out with travel will make all the difference to you and your family. It could be time to look at the work side of things, Is change required there to get you out of the rut.

Job change may be the answer to give you new challenge.

Sagittarius Don’t get tied up in family disputes, having less to say can keep you from arguments. Remember everyone thinks differently. You need to push for more freedom. Keep all tasks up to date so you don’t become over loaded.

Capricorn It is definitely time to push for what you want. Make changes that will improve your situation and make you a happier person. Slow and steady will get you to those long a-waited dreams.

Aquarius Avoid over loading yourself this month as your confidence will come and go.

Uncertainty will interrupt your thoughts and plans. re-evaluate things and make sure you have everything in order.

Pisces You have a lot going on at the moment leading to change. It maybe time to slow down on your plans a little as the pace is producing some stress.

Positivity will get you to the end and things will work out for the best.

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Hello Everyone … Editor’s Blurb Here we are finally into spring, time to get those gardens into shape and vegies planted. Nothing like fresh vegetable from your garden without all the sprays etc .

With the days becoming longer we are able to get a few jobs done around the house after work… Perfect!

It was great to see our New Zealand Teams doing well in the Olympic Games.

For a small country we can be so proud and hold our heads high.

Tired of doing the same old same old routine? … Why not think about change, action your thinking, make your thinking a reality cause when one finally makes the change to do something different it is usually the right thing to do, making life easier and better than it was. Don’t be scared of change … Change is good, exciting, rewarding, and lifts your spirits by having new challenges in your life.

Have a happy month.

WHATS ON New Zealand Red Cross Annual Book Fair

The Historic Village, Seventeenth Ave West, Tauranga When: Sat 3 Sep 2016, 9:00am–5:00pm, Sun 4 Sep 2016, 9:00am–4:30pm Where: The Historic Village, Seventeenth Ave West, Tauranga Restrictions: All Ages Ticket Information: Admission: Free

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga When: Fri 23 Sep 2016, 11:00am–1:00pm Where: Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga Restrictions: All Ages Ticket Information: General admission (lunch included): $32.00 Buy Tickets – Toll free: 0508 266 237 Additional fees may apply

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Walk 2 D'Feet MND

Fergusson Park, Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga When: Sun 25 Sep 2016, 10:00am–2:00pm Where: Fergusson Park, Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga Restrictions: All Ages Ticket Information: Early bird Individual: $10.00 Early bird Family (2 adults and unlimited children): $20.00 Buy Tickets Additional fees may apply. Website:Walk 2 D'Feet MND

Tauranga Clivia Show

Te Puna Quarry Park, 200 Te Puna Quarry Road, Tauranga When: Sun 2 Oct 2016, 12:00pm–4:00pm Where: Te Puna Quarry Park, 200 Te Puna Quarry Road, Tauranga Restrictions: All Ages Ticket Information: Admission: Free Website: New Zealand Clivia Club Come see the diversity of colours, shapes and sizes of clivia plants that you have never seen before. There will be plenty of plants on display and opportunity to learn to grow and buy some clivias.

Public Holidays 2016 New Years Day: 1st Friday January Day after NY Day: Monday 4th January Waitangi Day: Monday 8th February Good Friday: Friday 25th March Easter Monday: Monday 28th March Anzac Day: Monday 25th April Queens Birthday: Monday 6th June Labour Day: Monday 24th October Christmas Day: Sunday 25th December Boxing Day: Monday 28th December Valentines Day: 14th February Mothers Day: 8th May Fathers Day: 4th September Christmas Eve 24th December New Years Eve 31st December

School Term Dates 2016

Primary, Intermediate Secondary 1st Term 01st February…

15th April 2016 2nd Term 02nd May ….

08th July 2016 3rd Term 25th July …

23rd September 2016 4th Term 10th October ...

20th December 2016 Secondary & Composite 4th Term 10th October…

16th December 2016

WE NEED FOSTER PARENTS! YOUTH HORIZONS HAVE ROLES AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER CARERS & 'LIVE IN' HOUSE PARENTS. Training, support & competitive remuneration provided.

Cheryl on 021 828 946 Cheryl.Hemmingson@youthorizons.org.nz YOUTH HORIZONS www.youthorizons.org.nz

Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool.

I gave him a glass of water.

Anniversaries / Symbols First Anniversary Cotton Second Anniversary Paper Third Anniversary Leather Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower Fifth Anniversary Wood Sixth Anniversary Sugar Seventh Anniversary Wool Eighth Anniversary Pottery Ninth Anniversary Willow Tenth Anniversary Tin Eleventh Anniversary Steel Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal Twentieth Anniversary China Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral Fortieth Anniversary Ruby Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire Fiftieth Anniversary Gold Fifty-fifth Anniversary Emerald Sixtieth Anniversary Diamond Seventieth Anniversary Platinum

Gender Signs ♂ male ♀ female ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical symbol for iron or crocus of iron ⚲ neuter, eunuch ⚪ asexuality; genderless; betrothed. (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron)

Sex Relations Signs ⚤ heterosexual ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality ⚣ gay, male homosexuality ⚥ bisexuality ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite (in entomology). two men holding hands two women holding hands

Marriage Status Signs ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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At your library now…

Fresh off the boat and into the libraries this month are three journeys of note: The Last Voyageurs: by Lorraine Boissoneault follows sixteen 1976 teens down the Mississippi recreating Las Salle’s [early French explorer] epic journey. Carnage ensues, but everyone learns heaps about themselves.

Grunt: by Mary Roach, journeys with said ‘grunts’ (military personnel) in a study into the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, sanitised and uninfested during conflict. Look left and cough to read on.

Before You Judge Me: by Tavis Smiley, is the last journey taken by the one and only Michael Jackson. The last few months of soaring highs and tragic lows are detailed in this tale by one of his most ardent fans. This is it – for real.

Prepare your own journey and we’ll see you soon!

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries, Tauranga City Council www.tauranga.govt.nz

PROFESSIONAL & RELAXED BRA FITTING Ladies… Do you loathe bra shopping or have trouble finding a well fitting bra?

Let me help you to find your FEEL GOOD FIT !

Complimentary Bra Fitting

Mount Maunganui Public Library: 9:30AM – 5PM 398 Maunganui Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177 Mount Maunganui Toy Library, Incorporated, Phone: 07-572 5228

At your home or mine. Sizes 6A to 24 G Wide range of styles to suit all tastes. View and try on in relaxed surroundings.

Your Papamoa Bra Fit Specialist, Helen e: helen.eason@intimo.com.au ph: 021 895 052

Papamoa Public Library, Library, Public Toilets Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 3118, Phone: 07 577 7177 Papamoa Toy Library: Inside the Papamoa Library Complex 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Phone: 07 575 3011

The importance of a well fitting bra from an Intimo Lingerie Stylist

Greerton Library: 9:30AM – 5PM 139 Greerton Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177

The Mobile Library The Mobile Library visits 43 stops on a fortnightly cycle.

There are over 3,500 items to choose from, changing regularly.

The Mobile Library will bring any item from the Catalogue to your stop, for a Hold fee of $1 for an Adult, or 50c for Child or Teen.

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A woman’s breasts are mostly made up of fatty tissue with no internal muscles. This means only the skin is supporting them. Therefore a bra is important as it provides support, assisting the body in holding the breasts up and forward. The bra helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity and prevents the weight of the breast from pulling the skin down and stretching it.

Age, Weight fluctuations, Pregnancy and Breast Feeding are some of the many factors that reduce the skin’s elasticity over a woman’s lifetime. It is therefore important to wear a quality, supportive bra from an early age and during all activities to help maintain healthy breast tissue. It is recommended that a professional bra fitting should take place every six months to ensure the correct fit. Many ladies wear an incorrect bra size. Wearing an appropriate style to suit your body shape can also make a huge difference.

A well fitting bra not only gives you great support but it improves posture, reduces strain on your back, creates a slimmer look and a smooth silhouette under clothes. When the breast is well supported, the bust should sit between your shoulders and elbow and not below.

Why waste a good outfit on a bad fitting bra ?!

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Skin Cancer There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Because each has many different appearances, it is important to know the early warning signs.

Look especially for change of any kind. Do not ignore a suspicious spot simply because it does not hurt. Skin cancers may be painless, but dangerous all the same. If you notice one or more of the warning signs, see a doctor right away, preferably one who specializes in diseases of the skin.

A skin growth that increases in size and appears pearly, translucent, tan, brown, black, or multicolored A mole, birthmark, beauty mark, or any brown spot that: changes color increases in size or thickness changes in texture is irregular in outline is bigger than 6mm or 1/4", the size of a pencil eraser appears after age 21 A spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, erode, or bleed An open sore that does not heal within three weeks For more information http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/early-detection/if-you-can-spot-it-you-can-stop-it

If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do ...

Get Out &Stay Out! Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW …

THE QUESTION IS … HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE???

Have you checked your smoke alarms? Or have you ignored all the advice and ads on TV… think how you would feel if one of your kids got severely burnt or killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke alarms in your home.

DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!!

Do it now!!!

My Experience as a Prison Volunteer.

At around two years in AA a guy mentioned at the end of a meeting that they were looking for volunteers to go visit Waikeria Prison. My hand went up. I spoke to the guy after the meeting. A month or so later I was sitting with a whole lot of others on a Saturday morning being "inducted".

We filled out forms and had a photo taken for an ID card and discussed the rules for visiting prison.

A while later I was on my way for my first visit. Visions of sitting across the table from super bad criminals filled my head. They might try dangerous mind games on me, or suddenly jump across the table banishing a sharpened biro!!

The meeting was amazing, the inmates were just like any other people you could meet on the street.

All walks of life, all ages and all ethnicity. I froze a little when it was my turn to share but the words came and one of my biggest fears was gone before I even knew what it was.

My fear was that I had not been to prison, I would have nothing in common and nothing to share with those who were in prison.

I could not have been more wrong. I had my experience, strength and hope to share. I could see it in the in-mates eyes that they got me as I did them. Two more years have passed and many visits. Going to the prison has become a real gift to behold, long may it continue.

Contributors name withheld

What is lurking in your fridge?

Conquer unused leftovers and overstocked food items to start tackling your fridge clutter. A refrigerator is not just an appliance: it's a central artefact of life. As you declutter it, you'll find evidence of your values (hospitality), aspirations (weight loss), resolutions (financial prudence) and self-indulgence (chocolate raspberry mousse cheesecake).

Gather your tools: a double - lined rubbish bag, a sink-full of hot, soapy water, degreaser and window sprays, and cleaning cloths. Clear the kitchen counters so you can spread out, and empty the dishwasher.

Sort and Toss Start at the top. Remove everything from the top shelf. Set aside what still has some life in it, but send all leftovers to the rubbish bag.

Working your way to the bottom, you'll build up enough steam to tackle the vegetable crisper. Amazing, isn't it, how innocent little tomatoes and shy stalks of celery undergo such a malign transformation in that place? Unless you bought the vegetable desperado in question within the last week, throw it out. Then turn to the door shelves.

Clean Rinse emptied plastic food containers and consign them to the dishwasher. Shelves go directly to the sink's soapy water. While it soaks off the grime, use degreaser spray to clean the refrigerator's ceiling, walls, and door. Rinse, dry and replace the shelves. Use spray window cleaner to remove greasy fingerprints from chrome and see-through plastic.

Put Away Time to replace the few food items that survived your scrutiny at the Sort and Toss stage. Don't be afraid of that stark look! A fridge is most energy-efficient when it has adequate airflow.

Staying Organised Now that you've sorted, tossed, cleaned and replaced, you'll want your fridge to stay organised. These tips will help: Create meal centers. Make it easy to build a sandwich by tucking mayonnaise, mustard, cheese slices, and cold cuts into a flat-bottomed plastic basket and storing them together. Ditto a "morning toast" grouping of butter, vegemite and honey; pull it out to top your toast.

Keep leftovers in the clear. Don't bury leftovers in sealed containers; place them in clear food storage bags. If you can see them, they'll remind you of their existence and be more likely to be eaten.

Stay on top of it. Toss expired foods, wipe up smears and spills, and rearrange fridge contents before you shop. Stop Clutter in the Fridge Margaret Engelander a Professional Organiser from Over & Above Moving based in Tauranga.

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Jealousy A haters job is to hate you, and they stay on their job 24/7.

So if you’re expecting them to clock out, and leave you alone think again.” Sonya Parker “Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” Nishan Panwar “Some people have so little going on in their lives, they would rather discuss yours.” Unknown “Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”

Habeeb Akande

I try not to read the negative comments, and when I do, I let it roll off my back. I remind myself that there will always be haters as long as you are in the public eye.

Ryan Lochte Source http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/haters.html

An old Cherokee told his grandson: “My son, there’s a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It’s anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and ego. The other is Good. It’s joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness & truth.” The boy thought about it, and asked: “Grandfather, which wolf wins?” The old man quietly replied: “The one you feed.” Source : http://www.coolnsmart.com/jealousy_quotes/

Jealousy is a terrible disease…Get well soon! Submitted by: Geni .

For all those that have the green eye of jealousy on other’s success, realize nothing is free, There is a cost to everything and in most cases a long hard slog to get to the spot where others are portraying the green eye of Jealousy. Stead of showing the green eye of jealousy be happy for the other persons success and know they have worked hard for their achievements Amen. C Foster

A blind man and his dog went into a bar, the blind man grab the dog by the tail and started swinging it around, another man ask what are you doing, he said I am just looking around.

"Honey," said this husband to his wife, "I invited a friend home for supper."

"What? Are you crazy? The house is a mess, I didn't go shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don't feel like cooking fancy meal!" "I know all that."

"Then why did you invite a friend for supper?" "Because the poor fools thinking about getting married."

An older, white haired man walked into a jewellery store one Friday evening with a beautiful young gal at his side.

He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend.

The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring and showed it to him.

The old man said, "I don't think you understand, I want something very special."

The jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over.

"Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000," the jeweler said.

The young lady's eyes sparkled and she trembled with excitement.

The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it."

The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, by check. "I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds.

I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon," he said.

Monday morning, a very teed-off jeweler phoned the old man.

"There's no money in that account."

"I know," said the old man, "but can you imagine the weekend I had?"

Don't mess with Old People.

Dogs and Safety Little, medium and big dogs can look so cute, adorable, however this does not mean that you ... a stranger to the dog can just walk up hug, kiss and pat it.

In lots of ways dogs are similar to children some are quite, shy, scared, and then you get the ones that don’t mind a stranger. All dogs belong to their owners not a stranger. You wouldn't like a stranger to just appear and start playing, hugging or kissing your child, well it is the same for dog owners. Many people don’t think!.

It is only polite to ask before you touch a dog you don’t know.

Maybe the dog is not a peoples dog or maybe it’s in training or maybe the dog is not well. If you see a dog you like the look of make sure you ask if you can pat the dog listen to the owner, don’t let your children hug and climb around the dog. Teach your children the right way to meet and greet a dog. Children cry if they are not happy and don’t want to be around you … A dog can’t cry they may show their fear by nipping you if you insist on getting in their space. Please show respect to the dog owner and their pooch.

When you do greet the dog don’t grab at it or try to hug it. The correct way to greet a dog is to slowly put your hand out facing down and let the dog sniff it. Your tone of voice will also determine if the dog is happy to be around you. If the dog is happy it is then ok to slowly pat it on the side of its face by the ears. If you have your hand above the dog it might make the dog think you are going to hit it. Do not put your face around dogs you don’t know.

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To make preparedness relevant for all kiwi’s the focus will be on the impacts of disasters such as no power, water, phone or wifi as well as being stuck at home, unable to get home or having to leave your home in an emergency. You can visit the website on www.happens.nz and check out the great resources including video content (featuring Kiwi actress Rachel House from ‘Hunt for the Wilder people’), tips and advice on different hazards and the impacts they might have on yourself, your family and your friends.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Who we are: For most grandparents, raising grandchildren is a result of an unexpected and traumatic event that requires a significant readjustment to their lives and those of their grandchildren. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ is a unique organisation that has a deep understanding of both the benefits of grandchildren being raised by their grandparents and the challenges it can present. We provide support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full time basis.

Our Vision: A community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.

Our Purpose: To provide support services to grandparents raising grandchildren to protect and promote the well being of children in their care..

Our Values: Family is everything . Knowledge is strength Children are our taoga (treasure) .

Regards, Karen Ormsby ,…

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Phone: 0212255108

Recognising Dangerous Dating Teen dating violence is a serious issue for young people, many of whom don’t recognise the signs of danger in their relationships. Warning signs are often psychological and can include: excessive texting to check up where they are and what they are doing; being verbally aggressive; being jealous when they talk to someone else; isolating them from their friends; name calling; needing to be with them all the time; putting down their .friends.

If you see these signs in a young person’s relationship, you can gently support them to understand that these are warning signs that could indicate a more serious problem. Family Works have professionally trained Child Advocates who have access to youth resources that work with young people help them understand what is going on in their relationships.

If you have concerns, please feel free to call and ask for the Child and Young Persons Advocate at the Hillier Centre on 575 9709.

Smoke alarms

We have all seen the ads on TV don’t ignore these ads. Make sure you have Smoke Alarms in all the rooms where risk of fire is likely. When fire starts it moves fast and very likely burns your house down, or take a family members life. Smoke alarms will alert you to fire. Don’t think it wont happen to you … households have many electrical appliances. See you don’t overload multi boards. Do regular checks of your appliances, cords and wiring look for faults that may risk all that is important to you...

If you have a house fire see everyone is out of the house … having an emergency plan is wise so that children know what to do and where to assemble. Call 111 … get out of the house and stay out.

It is wise to have your documents on a USB stick in a safe place in a case of emergency. (eg: insurance policy's, Bank details/numbers, passports and IDs)

KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT Don’t leave your drinks unattended and any stage as it may put you in danger of someone spiking your drink, NEVER THINK it won’t happen to you!

Bottle drinking is safe as you can put your thumb in the neck of the bottle.

Buy your own drinks unless you know and fully trust that person

Warning signs include: ►feeling dizzy or faint ►feeling sick or sleepy ► passing out ► feeling intoxicated or confused even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink ► waking up feeling uncomfortable and disorientated, with memory blanks about the night before.

What to do if you think your drink has been spiked. If you think your drink has been spiked, tell a friend, the bar or security staff, or the police. Your doctor can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours.

If you think that you have been assaulted or raped, it’s important you tell a friend or family member, and go to a doctor or hospital. Drink spiking is illegal. It’s a serious offence to introduce a drug into the body of another person without their knowledge or consent, especially if the person is assaulted as a result. Party Safe

MOBILE PHONES …

TXT DRIVING

DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What don’t they understand?

The danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the DRINK DRIVING road.

We have all been warned about drink driving.

Come on people don’t be so bloody We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!! stupid … there is enough advertising As the ads on the TV say …. DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT! around warning you of the dangers but Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your brains and organise your still you do it. You think it won’t and can’t travel home or stay at your friend’s place. happen to you… think again.

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss of licence or living Sooner or later you will be a victim … just with the fact you have injured or killed another person. what the damage will be … death of Remember if you kill another person or yourself you someone else … a child or a mother or HURT & WRECK so many people’s lives. father??? Or maybe you taking your last Too Late? You idiot when you sober up and realize what you breath … hopefully you got to finish your have done will you be able to still say you enjoyed your txt message? Don’t be an idiot have drinks? Will you be able to live with what you have done? respect for others on the road.

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CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com A.A - Alcoholics Anonymous NZ My Experience With Alcohol.

Waking up with yet another hangover! This was becoming more and more of an issue.

Waking up and not remembering what I had said or done the night before was becoming more and more of a problem. On these days I would start the day making promises to myself... "that's it, I'm never going to drink again! This time I really mean it!

I would drag myself out of bed and go to work.

I would struggle though yet another day of hell, often vomiting several times during the day. But, by the end of the day I would start to feel slightly better. I would forget the promises I had made to myself in the morning and after work I would buy myself another bottle of wine, (or two.)

Before I came to AA I had made countless vain attempts to prove that I could drink "normally and with control." I was unwilling to admit that I was an alcoholic. I lived in a nice house, I drove a nice car, I had never lost my driver's licence, I had never been in any trouble with the law, I had a good job, I had never lost a job, I was in good health... how could I possibly be an alcoholic?

For me, the first step to recovery was honesty.

I had to be completely honest with myself and admit that I needed help. The second step was action. I had to ask for help.... that's when I phoned AA. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For more information please call 0800 229 6757 or visit AA.org.nz

FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE

Babies and infants are precious.

Everything babies and toddlers experience affects their brains forever.

The way you treat your children counts – and it counts long term. Children are not tough. They are not too young to notice.

They do not just get over it.

Love care and attention will help children to become happy and stable adults.

Shouting, hitting, violence, abuse and ignoring your child have a very bad effect on your baby’s and young child’s brain development. This can cause problems later at school; as teenagers; as adults.

Parenting can be tough but one of the most important things you can do is provide a safe home, calm and free from violence for your children. If you get early help the risk of the children suffering long term effects will be less. To get help talk to someone you trust.

A support agency that helps families.

Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737…

Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend

It’s never too late to change the life of a child

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PARTY SAFE It’s great to be out having fun BUT party safe!!! Don’t think it can’t happen to you. People do spike drinks … Never leave your drink unattended. Know who is buying your drink or get it yourself.

Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you. Parents, Friends, Emergency no: 111, Taxi numbers. Always let family know where you are and who you are with.

Drink: Don’t drink and drive… make sure you have a sober driver or order a taxi. Don’t get in a car with someone that has been drinking. Make sure you have money in case you need a taxi.

ID: Always carry your ID so in an emergency you can be identified and family can be contacted Keep your ID safe.

Mobile Phone: Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged … put your ID detail on your phone. Keep your mobile on you at all times in case you need it.

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, Alcatraz lockup) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret. Carry some morals with you while out having fun. Don't scull or mix your drinks.

Groups: You are far more safe by staying in groups or with a friend. Take extra care if out on your own.

Spiking Drinks: Buy your own drink. Don’t leave your drink un-attended!!!

Keep your drink in sight at all. times and know who is around you. Don’t share drinks - this can be a danger. It could be spiked.

NZ Home Diary 2017 The cover designs seem to get cheerier and more appealing every year. If you’re an avid diary keeper and a collector of these particular diaries, you’re likely to have a shelf full of them lined up in your archives, with the latest edition a pretty addition! Featuring full week format, recipes, First Aid, household hints, growing and using edible flowers, weights and measures for cooks, it has something for everyone. At $18, it makes an affordable, lovely and practical gift idea.

Precious Kiwi Tea Towel We’re also excited to release the new tea towel design, Precious Kiwi, by local artist Mandy Williams. 100% cotton, printed locally and individually hand-packaged by a team of enthusiastic volunteers. $14 each, and again a great gift idea, compact and easy to post.

The diary and tea towel are available from Waipuna Hospice, our Hospice Shops, and the online store at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz

Elbows off the Table, Jo Seagar In collaboration with PaperPlus Bethlehem, the home cooking stalwart’s latest book will be launched on 9 September, 7pm at the Waiariki BOP Polytech. Jo will share her favourite dishes, foodie gift ideas, and plenty of anecdotes. Tickets $20, available from PaperPlus Bethlehem, Waipuna Hospice and www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Neighbours coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.

What is it that makes you love your neighbourhood? Is it that you love coming home to it – does it feel welcoming? Safe? Do you want to feel that you belong to the place where you live – your neighbourhood? When you drive home in the evenings, do you notice what’s happening? Lights are going on down the street.

Children are still out playing, but starting to be called in for the evening. This is your neighbourhood. You feel safe knowing that neighbours are looking out for one another. Or maybe it’s not like that, but you wish it could be.

Neighbourhood support can help you to bring your neighbourhood together. Not to live in one another’s pockets, but just to know one another and to help you all feel a little safer.

Neighbourhood Support is a national organisation that aims to make our homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities are safer and more caring places in which to live. Neighbourhood Support Groups enable people to share information, ideas and insights on a personal face to face basis. We encourage people to keep in touch and work together to prevent crime and build resilient communities. Working in partnership with NZ Police allows us to help you through regular bulletins on safe practice and things to look out for. We help you to keep in touch with your neighbours and learn together to make communities strong and safe.

If you’re interested in having a neighbourhood support group in your street or being a part of building stronger neighbourhoods, check out our website at www.wbopns.org.nz, or phone: Tauranga South Meri Low 0276061055 meri.low@xtra.co.nz Tauranga Kathy Webb 027 281 4842 nstauranga@gmail.com Papamoa Lorraine Stevens 027 458 6824 nspapamoa@xtra.co.nz Mt Maunganui Marilyn Allen nsmountmaunganui@vodafone.co.nz For other areas, see our website.

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Car theft

If you have been a victim of car theft you know how much distress and inconvenience it can cause with financial loss and damage, and the emotional stress.

Valuable Items Don’t tempt fate. Don’t leave valuable items visible in your car you only invite thieves to smash your windows and take your property. You may as well stick a "Steal Me!" sign on your car. Always put items out of sight or hide in the boot.

Always lock your car: Lock your car and completely close all windows and sunroofs when it’s unoccupied ... Lock your car at the gas stations.

Keys Don’t leave your car with the keys in the ignition.

Don’t keep a spare set of keys in or on your car they will find your keys no matter where you hide them.

Park Carefully Think about where you park you car. Try to choose busy areas that are well lit areas, this is safer for you as well as your car. The threat of being seen will hopefully deter thieves from attacking your car. Use a parking building with an attendant if possible. At home, if you have a garage – use it and make sure you lock the garage door.

Alarms Think about installing tracking systems or an alarm, let the criminals know by placing a sticker on your window. A steering wheel lock may also help to deter thieves.

REMINDERS FOR SAFE TRAVEL

Make sure you check your car over before you start your trip.

See that you have good tyres on your car.

Make sure your warrant, registration is up to date and 3rd party insurance.

Don't drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Plan your trip take a break every two hours to avoid fatigue Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination See that your children are strapped in safely and correctly Slow down, wear a seatbelt and drive to the conditions. . Let faster traffic past dangerous risks are taken when frustrated.

Make sure you have clear vision when over-taking.

Obey all traffic signals/signs Don't use your mobile phone while driving.

A reminder road rage doesn’t solve anything, it just may bring you and others grief. dial *111 to report any dangerous driving … stop in a safe place to do this

Love! Kumara Nutrition The veggie that loves you back.

Kumara does more than taste great, it’s exceptionally good for you.

Nutrition research conducted in New Zealand* shows a 150g serving of kumara is naturally: - Low in fat - Cholesterol free - Low in sodium/salt – A source of fibre - Low in kilojoules, with a serving providing approximately 600 kJ of energy for Orange and Red kumara and approximately 850 kJ of energy for gold kumara.

- Naturally gluten free .

The three colours of kumara all contain significant levels of a range of antioxidants. And, each colour of kumara offers a range of beneficial vitamins. .

- Orange kumara is a good source of Vitamin C - Gold kumara is a good source of Vitamin C and a source of Vitamin A - Red kumara is a good source of both Vitamin C and Vitamin E .

(*Source: Plant and Food Research, Nutritional Analysis of NZ-grown kumara, 2011).

Cut down on eating bread by toasting kumara slices and top with your choice of toppings.

Slice them thin and toast them on highest level in the toaster.

You may need to toast them several times

There has been far to many accidents on our roads. So many lives have been lost!

Everyone needs to stop and think what they are doing when out on the road.

Still people travel too close and too fast and not concentrating.

MOBILE PHONES!!! Stop using them while you are driving. So many are ignoring this and are putting themselves and others at risk on the road TIP SHEET Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied Bullying is an intentional, aggressive and repeated behavior that involves an imbalance of power or strength.

It can take several forms: Physical (hitting, punching, beating) Verbal (teasing, name calling, threats) Emotional (intimidation using gestures, social exclusion, threats) Sexual Racist Bullying Cyberbullying (Online harassment, hate messages, threats, impersonation, and other digital abuse If you think your child is being bullied stomp out bullying has great info to help you http://www.stompoutbullying.org/

Warning Signs: • Your child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings • Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches • Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time • Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers • Finds or makes up excuses as to why they can’t go to school • Takes a long, out of the way route, when walking to or from school • Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams • Experiences a loss of appetite • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem Children with disabilities may be at a higher risk of being bullied than other children.

What to do if you suspect your child is a victim of bullying The above signs are signs of bullying but are also signs of other abuse as well. If your child displays any of these signs talk with them and talk with the school staff to learn more about what’s going on. http://www.stompoutbullying.org

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Market Dates

Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Slip Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Slap Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Slop Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Wrap The Cargo Shed Saturdays & Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Cambridge Farmers Market Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market, Selwyn Park, Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commerce Street, Frankton, Every Saturday 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton, Every Sunday 8am-12noon Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames, Every Saturday 8am-12noon Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday till April Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essential Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa Sports & Rec, Parton Road, Papamoa.

Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Whakatane Sunday Market Every Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

Taupo Riverside Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Every Saturday 10am-1pm Raglan Creative Market Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street Raglan, 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centre, Waihi Beach, 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am The Little Big Markets, Corner Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, Astrolabe Brew Bar, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-3pm, 3rd Sunday each month Waihi Lions Market Memorial Hall, Seddon Street 3rd Saturday of the month.

Te Puke Creative Market, Memorial Hall Te Puke 1st Saturday each month 9am till 12.00

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Violence Many people believe that Domestic violence is only physical abuse. However, Domestic violence takes many different forms. It may also be psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual violence.

Physical Violence includes hitting, pinching, spitting, slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, burning, stabbing, strangulation, suffocating & shooting. It may also include threats to cause harm.

Psychological Violence (sometimes referred to as emotional or verbal abuse) includes put-downs, name calling, jealousy, harassing, screaming, using degrading language, insults, criticism, harming pets or animals, isolation from family and friends, and threats to leave the relationship or to commit suicide if the victim does not co-operate Sexual Violence includes unwanted touching or sexual activity, raping and forcing victim into unwanted sexual practices. It may include control over birth control, forced pregnancies or abortions and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to control another individual.

This could include forcing a person to hand over all or part of their salary or by denying someone access to their own finances, making victim ask or beg for money, forceful removal of money from victim Spiritual Violence occurs when an individual uses religious or spiritual matters to control another, such as forcing another to follow a particular faith or give up their religion or justifying their violence as religiously and spiritually acceptable

“Good Grief” Time…how long does grief take? There are plenty of expectations about this, most of which aren’t particularly helpful to those grieving.

Let's check out some of the common ‘myths’ about this. Myth: A grieving person should be over their grief after two weeks. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief; it may take weeks, months, years or a lifetime to process a loss. How long depends on the person, the situation and the type of loss. Myth: The grieving person should definitely be "over it" within two months. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief. Myth: Grief declines over time in a steadily decreasing fashion. Reality: Grief is more like a roller coaster ride with up times and down times. Myth: Once over a loss, the grief is never experienced again. Reality: A place, a smell, a song, or a special date may trigger the old memories. Grief may be experienced again. Myth: Grief ends after the funeral. Reality: Many people believe that life should return to normal after the funeral service.

However, this may be the start of the .grieving .process as the shock and numbness give way to the reality of the loss. Myth: Grief eventually ends. Reality: In time most people learn to live with the loss.

(Taken from http://dying.about.com/od/lossgrief/a/griefmyths_3.htm ) Grief Support Services is a local agency offering free counselling to individuals and families affected by loss and grief.

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

For information or to make an appointment phone us on 578 4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz support@griefsupport.org.nz

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Projection Can Be Harmful Projection can be something that we must, as parents, be careful with. I refer to us putting words into the mouths of our children.

If parents are dealing with a child who is getting out of line and parents trusting their gut instinct sometimes label the child “Angry”. Projection, like this simple illustration, can then lead to a “position call” from Anger towards the child to behave in certain ways which then support the angry response the child has had projected on them. Or from the film Forest Gump “stupid is as stupid does”.

There has been much talk in the media recently about the changes that are being planned for the State social work agency Child Youth and Family and as I write this we have Minister Tolley announcing formally the name for the new Ministry as The Ministry of Vulnerable Children. I had hoped that this name being thrown about was simply a PR thing to gauge reaction from the country and when notable people such as Andrew Beacroft hoped for a change that this would be re considered. Apparently not! I can now only hope that this is the legal name that is required and the ‘trading name’ is something more upbeat and much less of a position call for children to be vulnerable.

I also note that this new name does not mention the ‘world’ that the vulnerable child lives in, simply no reference to the family or whanau that the child lives with on a daily basis. As my former supervisor used to say ‘Families are the factories that people are made in’ and if the family factory is not up to scratch who or what is going to make changes? Even under the CYF’s moniker there was little direct work with the family, often sadly they just being seen or even referred to as ‘caregivers’, something that does the families however dysfunctional a great disservice!

I do understand that there has been a great deal of training within the hallowed halls of the currently named CYF’s. However, I would warn people reading this, I can’t see a huge and sudden change in practice, and that changes will take time to be implemented and rolled out. Yes we will have MP’s and the Minister in the media talking about changes, all very vague of course, and that life for these Vulnerable children will continue to occur for some time yet. However, we still have HOPE, hope that we can change lives for the better, and FAITH that the very dedicated people at CYF’s or whatever it’s called will continue to do their best, working within some very strict boundaries and restrictions. Nigel Latta said once that we, the general population just don’t see the hundreds of small miracles that CYF’s do every day, and he’s right, we don’t.

Have a good month, Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach I have been in the SwiS role for the past 10 months in local schools. I have found the role amazing and such a great support for students needing support around their social needs. I believe the role is a unique one, and is one that draws on the strengths of the social worker and allows them freedoms to be able to support the needs of the students utilising different strategies ranging from one on one support through talking about the concerns of the client and suggesting strategies for them to use, referring them to specialists for professional support, to running programs based around the issues that are impacting their engagement with school. I have received so much positive feedback from the clients, schools and their families both verbally and from feedback forms. I believe the way it is being currently implemented in the schools allows the social worker to be visible and known so that if students do present with concerns they know exactly who to speak to. I can’t speak highly enough of the positive impact this service has had on those that have utilised it’s service and hope the role stays the same moving forward.

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After Suicide Support Group.

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain can spring out of this word when you have lost a loved one to suicide. At our June ‘After Suicide Support’ group we talked about ‘choice’ in the context of ‘what now for our present and our future?’ “Saying the words I have some choice in how things go for me now is easier said than done” was one comment that got a lot of nods.

Having the idea expresses an intention and that’s a good place to start. Just recognising that there are choices is another starting place. Perhaps ‘choice’ is something about steering yourself in directions that you somehow know serve you better.

You might have a day where you know an afternoon on the couch under a rug is what you need—even though someone else might have other ideas for you; you get to make this choice. Or you might not feel like going to that dinner even though you know it would be good to go. Sometimes the choice is between feelings and knowing and sometimes choices need a plan around them to make them possible….. “I’ll go to that dinner but take my own car so I can leave when I’m ready”.

Our group meets monthly, phone 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz for information.

Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Services (known as BOPSASS) BOPSASS is a free 24 hours service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers & children who have been sexually assaulted.

We have staff based in Tauranga and Whakatane.

If you would like to talk to one of our nurses or counsellors about what has happened to you, and what we can do to help you, then please contact us.

We know it takes courage to ask for help.

You are not alone.

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It’s daunting living and working in a community where the gap between the haves and the have-nots is visible and widening all the time. Sometimes, the gap seems unbridgeable.

Education can be the key to rising above your situation – studying for a qualification in an area that interests you can lead to a better paying job or a more satisfying career. These days, we have many different opportunities to learn, whether it be night classes, part-time, full time or even online.

It can be difficult to get back into studying. Sometimes it’s just about timing, or having the right support to gain the confidence to take that step.

Taking the risk to find a new pathway in life can pay off in more ways than just financially. Why not approach a university or a polytechnic and just see what is available. Most have supports that make it easier for you to achieve your goals.

Mark Bramley, Family Works Social Worker in Schools

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