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In the latest edition of the Regional Settlement Support Newsletter is a mapping of new information initiatives and support programmes developed by service providers over the past six months. (www.arms-mrc.org.nz/Doc/Publication/News_Regional201202.pdf)
They have also highlighted some challenges faced by Auckland’s newcomers.
They are also working on a media workshop for service providers. If you would like to attend the workshop, or have any feedback on the newsletter, please email them to shomap@arms-mrc.org.nz
A peer-reviewed research article from Engage Aotearoa’s service director was advance-released online at Taylor and Francis last week and is planned for print publication in Psychosis next year.
The research was conducted for Larsen-Barr’s Master’s Degree research, supervised by Owens at the University of Auckland.
This and previous study outcomes suggest that asking an at-risk population about suicidal ideation is not associated with subsequent increases in suicidal ideation…
| Does Budget 2012 deliver?
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 4:51 pm |
MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release
24 May 2012
Does Budget 2012 deliver?
ComVoices members, a network of community and voluntary sector organisations, were hoping to see a much greater emphasis on policies that focused on closing the gap between the wealthiest in New Zealand and the numerous families living in poverty right now.
The Government had signaled a willingness to address some ofNew Zealand’s toughest social issues with the 2012 Budget. Making sure that our young people have the skills to succeed, addressingNew Zealand’s shameful imprisonment rates and taking steps to improve fundamental services such as early childhood and primary teaching all illustrate this.
However, overall a zero budget fails to recognise the impact that inequality is having on our communities right now and the long term drag inequality creates in our sector. Dave Henderson, Coordinator for the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa (ANGOA), said communities needed support to address the marginalisation of low income New Zealanders.
“This budget, combined with the welfare reforms, puts the squeeze on our most vulnerable members of society. To really get results we must tackle the critical issue of inequality, including the horrific impact of child poverty.
Ric Odom, Chair of ComVoices, says that the Government’s focus on a few distinct results was a strong start in refocusing the whole system towards delivering more for New Zealanders. However, to be successful would require a much greater focus on involving community organisations in the delivery of those results.
“The Government’s ‘results’ focus should be a chance to realign the whole system. Simply doing the same thing we have been doing is not going to create real change.”
“Sector organisations have long worked for this approach, but the Government’s results focus will only address our most intractable social issues if the public service truly involves communities and all those that serve in the action plan development and implementation.”
Vanisa Dhiru, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand, said that to achieve the results the Government wants will require a truly collaborative effort between public organisations and communities.
“Targets and action plans will not be effective if they are developed by government agencies behind closed doors with the same people asking the same questions and giving each other the same answers.”
“The public services must be open to grassroots innovation, learning and collaborative opportunities within the community. Doing that will make successful results that much more certain,” Ms Dhiru said.
The Community and Voluntary Sector contributes more than 4.9 per cent of GDP (including volunteer hours), similar to the contribution of the construction industry. Volunteer labour in 2010 was estimated to be 270 million hours, which translates into $3.5 billion. Volunteering is not restricted to the Community Sector. A lot of core central and local government work is also actively supported by volunteers, for example: the Coastguard, Police, Prisons, and Search and Rescue. The Sector is a significant contributor to the social and economic health ofNew Zealand.
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NEON (National Equal Opportunities Network) Special Feature
Caring Counts: Report of the Inquiry into the Aged Care Workforce
Click the links below to view individual sections from Caring Counts
Part 1
– Foreword
– Recommendations
– Timetable for implementation
Part 2
– Why this Inquiry?
– About the Human Rights Commission
– Terms of Reference
– How we conducted the Inquiry
– Terminology
– Issues looked at in the Inquiry
Part 3
– Respect and value
– Workforce supply, recruitment and retention
– Conditions of work
– Wages and pay parity
– Carers – community and residential facilities
– The gendered nature of caring
– Pay issues
– Financial modelling
– Transparency and consistency
– Transferring resources
– Pay issues for registered nurses and other workers
– Conclusion
– Staff to resident ratios
– Training and qualifications
– Changing service models and developing skill sets
– Minimum training levels for support workers
– Qualifications and rewards
– Value of training
– Career path
– Challenges
– Qualifications, training and the regulated workforce
– Conclusion
– Managerial competence
– Men as carers
– Migrant workforce
– Migrant workers in the aged care sector
– Overseas trained nurses
– English language requirements for registration
– Work visas – the union view
– Work visas – the employers view
– Cultural and language differences
– Conclusion
– Regulatory frameworks
– Regulation of the workforce
– Regulation of services
– Integration and coordination of services
– Conclusion
Part 4
– Diary of a carer
– Maori in aged care
– Impact of Christchurch earthquake
Part 5
– Financial modelling
– Human rights framework
– Literature review
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LIVING WAGE AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND LAUNCHED IN AUCKLAND
On Wednesday 23 May an exciting new movement of community, faith-based groups and unions united around a common goal to address poverty and inequality in New Zealand was launched.
Around 200 people attended the launch of Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand in St Stephen’s church hall in Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Auckland. The event was a positive and affirming celebration.
A big thanks to all the community organisations, faith-based groups, unions and others who made this launch a huge success!
The launch
Our MC, Rev Mua Strickson Pua, did a wonderful job, even inviting speaker Uesefili Unasa to join him for a hiphop version of the song She Works Hard For Her Money.
Uesefili spoke of the importance of a living wage for the Pacific community. Other speakers included: Darryl Evans from Mangere Budgeting and Family Support Services, Rev Margaret Mayman from St Andrews on the Terrace, NZ Council of Trade Unions President, Helen Kelly, and Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota President Barbara Wyeth and National Secretary John Ryall.
Those speeches will be published on the new Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand website http://www.livingwagenz.org.nz/ when they are available.
The winner and runner up of the SFWU Living Wage song competition, Kane Hogan performed his song. Listen here. http://soundcloud.com/living-wage-aotearoa-nz/kane-hogan-more-for-all-need-a.
But the highlight was the official sign-on by community organisations, church groups and unions to a giant poster of the Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand statement:
“A living wage is the income necessary to provide workers and their families with the basic necessities of life. A living wage will enable workers to live in dignity and to participate as active citizens in society. We call upon the Government, employers and society as a whole, to strive for a living wage for all households as a necessary and important step in the reduction of poverty in New Zealand.”
Afterwards, community, church people and unions joined for a lunch.
Supporting organisations
The list of supporting organisations is growing daily. For a list of all organisations (to 23 May) click here. www.livingwagenz.org.nz/support.php
Follow up
On the day of the launch a website and facebook page went live. Hundreds of people have signed on to receive regular campaign updates and have volunteered to get involved and donate their skills to the on-going campaign.
Media coverage
The launch attracted huge media coverage. To view go to: www.livingwagenz.org.nz/news.php
Wellington Meeting
Wellington groups are invited to a meeting to plan the next steps on Wednesday 4 July 1pm – 3pm, at Epworth House, behind Methodist Church, 75 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington.
For information email: lyndy.mcintyre@sfwu.org.nz
Auckland Meeting
Auckland groups are meeting to establish an Auckland coalition on Thursday 5 July, 2pm – 4pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall, 65 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.
For information email fala.haulangi@sfwu.org.nz
Advance Pasifika
March for our future. Gather at Albert Park, Auckland at 9am 16 June to march for a better future for Pacific people.
For information: 021 024 58674 or email advance.pasifika@gmail.com
Meanwhile, sign up to the Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand facebook page: www.facebook.com/LivingWageAotearoaNewZealand
PeerZone is shared learning for wellbeing, designed and delivered by and for people with experience of mental distress. It is a series of three hour peer facilitated face-to-face sessions (learning packages) where participants engage in mutual support, deepen their understanding of their experience and develop tools for wellbeing in all the major life domains. The face-to-face groups are backed up by online resources and a chat facility.
PeerZone is aimed at working age people, particularly younger people with severe mental distress. Their vision is that by the end of this decade, everyone who uses mental health services will be offered some kind of peer led learning and support opportunity.
Mary O’Hagan and Sara McCook Weir developed PeerZone. The learning packages were developed in 2010-2011 and they were piloted in 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. In 2012 they will organise the initial orientation for facilitators, launch the website, and work to establish PeerZone in New Zealand.
