Birthright Taupo Inc .

February Edition 2013

BIRTHRIGHT NEWSLETTER
Supporting Single Parent Families
Tawa Cottage, Waiora House 129 Spa Rd, PO Box 595 Taupo 3351 Tel: (07) 3770399, 027 459 4416 E-mail: birthrighttaupo@xtra.co.nz www.birthright.org.nz

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

A Huge Hi to Members and Friends,

Whats Happening in February

Christmas Beach Party 2012 Photos:

Starts:19th Feb 2013

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

Birthright Office Hours

WIN FREE GIVEAWAY WIN FREE

Coffee voucher and muffin giveaway To win - Be the first Birthright Member to
text how Santa arrived to the 2012 Xmas Party Txt: 0274 595 416
We are lucky to have the support of McCafe again this year Thanks McCafe!

Monday 9am 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Oficce - Coffee group@ Schools Out -9am onwards 9 4pm Office Wednesday 9am 4pm Thursday 9am 4pm
We may be out of the office during these times Please text or call to see when we are here Phone: 07 377 0399 Cell: 027 459 4416

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birthrighttaupo@xtra.co.nz Staff: Sonia Anderson & Pam McLeod

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? What does Birthright 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 and supporting the Birthrights of all children of single parents, to support and assist Mum or Dad in building a better future for the betterment of their family. How do we do this: once you have joined Birthright (annual $10 membership) you will find practical and emotional support, this may be as simple as attending our weekly Coffee Group or you may require support/advocacy when dealing with WINZ, Court or various agencies? Birthright Taupo Inc also offers potential funding opportunities to both parent and to child: JR McKenzie Youth Education (uniform assistance) happens annually. Retraining Grant (parents only) happens annually and is open for all single parents looking at up skilling NZCEA level 4 and above, this may cover additional costs to course fees only. Spirit of Adventure (youth only) happens annually and is for any Birthright child between the ages of 15y 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 or assist with the cost of a School Camp. Birthright Taupo Inc has been operating and serving one parent families in the Taupo Community since 1996. Birthright Taupo Inc welcomes all new members and existing members, we look forward to assisting and supporting you in a way that is practical and meets your needs throughout 2013. Please phone 07 377 0399 to make an appointment.

Great Opportunities for Youth

Afterschool Programmes@Youthtown Taupo,call in to Youthtown@AC Baths Ave or ph 3780783

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WORD FIND

Just for the Kids

Find and circle all of the Breakfast foods that are hidden In the grid. The words may be hidden in any direction.

Mum, Dad Looking for something FREE & Educational to DO?

BACON BAGELS CEREAL EGGS GRANOLA HASH BROWNS HONEY

JAM JUICE MILK MUFFINS OATMEAL OMELETS

PANCAKES PORRIDGE SAUSAGES TOAST WAFFLES YOGURT

The Seasons Programme for Children: to enroll ph 021 767 548

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 Salmon 1 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 cheese bake in oven until golden. Can do two meals for a family of 4 serve with salad or fresh veggies.

TO All OUR VALUED FUNDING PROVIDERS & SUPPORTERS:

Your ongoing help & support contributes to empowering our One Parent Families and enriching the lifes of their Tamariki & Whanau

Huge Thank yous to:

o o o o o o o o Pakeke Lions McCafe Rotary ClubTaupo Moana Rotary Club Taupo Expresso The Tindall Foundation COGS BP New Zealand Bay Trust The Southern Trust NZ Lottery Grants Board Lion Foundation ANZ National Bank Inter-Church Welfare Society o JR McKenzie Trust o Bakers Delight o o o o o

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Taupo Resources
Birthright works alongside many organisations in our community. We have gathered together a list of resources in our community that you may like to utilise:
Central Plateau REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme)Central Plateau REAP fills gaps in
mainstream education service provision by providing integrated and seamless education initiatives across the Early Childhood, School and Adult Community Education (ACE) sectors. These initiatives combine national priorities for education with local education needs. Including parenting education. 73 Titiraupenga St, PO Box 1000, Taupo Contact: 07 378 8109 / email / website

Taupo Resources
Birthright works alongside many organisations in our community. We have gathered together a list of resources in our community that you may like to utilise:
Relationship Services Low cost counseling dealing with
a wide range of issues. Tauhara Wing, Waiora House, 129 Spa Road, PO Box 96, Taupo 3351 Contact: 07 378 2018 / website

Salvation Army Taupo

Citizens Advice Bureau Citizens Advice Bureau can

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

Counseling and assistance with food, furniture and clothing is available from our Taupo office. Taupo Corps 2 Kiddle Drive, Taupo Phone: (07) 378 4142

Taupo Budget Advisory Service Inc. We have been

servicing the community of Taupo for 20 plus years, helping families deal with budgeting issues. What we do: Draft a Budget, Balance a Budget, Talk to creditors, Refer to organisations that may assist, Monitor Payments, use cash flow tools, Total Money Management, Community Education courses. 69 Paora Hapi Street, PO Box 595, Taupo Contact: (07) 377 1094

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 of Health, Education and Welfare. Support is tailored to meet the individual needs of the family. Whanau workers will share their knowledge of parenting, housing, finance, education, health and relationships. Family Start offers the Ahuru Mowai/Born to Learn Programme which is an Early Childhood Developmental Programme which honours parents as first teachers and helps parents to understand how their child grows and develops through education and play. 30 HeuHeu St, PO Box 2388, Taupo Contact: 07 376 5961 / email / website

Taupo Mens Support Group Support for men.

Waiora House, Spa Road, Taupo. Thursday nights 7pm Contact: (07) 378 8996

Taupo Therapy Centre Inc Taupo Therapy Centre is a

nonprofit organisation with charitable status seeking to provide counselling to Children, Youth & Families at an affordable rate. We specialise in the prevention of child abuse and reduction of family violence. 9 Manuka St, RD 2, Taupo Contact: (07) 376 8222

Family Works Northern Family Works Northern is the

child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern. The core services provided are counselling and social work support, along with various educational and/or therapeutic group programmes. forms of abuse; Family relationship issues; Communication skills; Confidence and self-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

Te Korowai Roopu Tautoko Inc. Specialising in

Whanau Development. Identifying the current and historical issues by establishing a wrap around service that is culturally sensitive in providing positive outcomes for whanau. One on one mentoring to support youth in achieving, whilst also supporting the whanau. Easy access to professional support whilst still providing a co-ordination of support and guidance working within achieving set goals and objectives. 7 Waikato St, PO Box 745, Taupo Ph: 378-3335

Growing through Grief Seasons Growing Through

Grief provides "Seasons" a programme of peer support groups for children and young people who are experiencing loss and/or grief through the death of a family member or the separation of parents. St Andrews Anglican Church, PO Box 767, 91 Titraupenga Street, Taupo Contact: (021) 767 548 / (07) 3786059 / email

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

Relationship training; Dealing with addictions; Conflict resolutions; Dealing with change; Working with anger, & violent interventions. Matai Room, Waiora House Contact: (07) 377 1132 ARC for appointments
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2 -Birthright Coffee Group @schools out

9am 11am (every Tuesday Morning, free bread)

Small group courses with a trained facilitator Six sessions Positive, practical and fun Tailored to your needs

A 6 week course Tuesday evenings 7.009.30pm Commencing 19 February @ Taupo Baptist Whanau Room
The ABCs of parenting teens: atmosphere, boundaries and communication Understanding their changes and stages Giving them self confidence and self esteem A loving, respectful approach to sex Motivating them in their studies What things should you act on and what things can you relax about A vision for their adult lives Age appropriate liberties and limits Computer games, internet and mobile phones

$67.50 per person or $90 per couple. Subsidies available so costs may be $35pp or $45 per couple. Free for Full time Caregivers Foster Carers Grandparents raising grandies Adopters Whanau caregivers

Contact Jan Carey 378 6850

Encourage your parents to Upskill !

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