COVID has changed the way we live and has made leaving home all the more challenging due to its nature Social isolation has been both normalised and advised in order to protect ourselves and others from becoming unwell, leading to
Pictured above: Jo Hoogenberg cutting the celebratory cake with team leader Jenny Cavaney The Tainui Centre run from St Barnabus Church in Opunake is supported by The Bishops Action Foundation (BAF) and is led by the centre’s coordinator, Jenny
As part of the psychosocial response to COVID-19, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has implemented a nationwide Community Connection Service. With the aim to promote and achieve equity, the connection service directly supports the welfare needs of whānau and
Kia’ora from Kidsafe Taranaki Trust We have continued to support the Taranaki community to reduce injuries to tamariki under 5. In the south of Taranaki, one-to-one falls prevention korero delivered by Ruanui Health has seen over 38 whanau in the
The construction industry is losing one person a week to suicide on average, and a local charitable trust, Building Wellness Taranaki, has been established to help address this. Part of the trust’s initiatives is offering a platform for knowledge sharing
Over the past three years, seven people have lost their lives to motorcycle accidents in Taranaki according to Ministry of Transport data Ride Forever is an on-road coaching program, conducted by professional motorcycle instructors, to educate riders on how to control
Sue Cowley My name is Suz Cowley and I have joined the wonderful Roadsafe Taranaki team as the Road Safety Advisor based in New Plymouth. My specific focus is on New Plymouth road safety. Some of my role will include speed,
Being ill with COVID-19 can cause your muscles to become weaker. Exercise is important for regaining your muscle strength and endurance But this needs to be safely managed alongside your other COVID-19 symptoms. When you start exercising after having covid
Christina is the new Coordinator for Building Wellness Taranaki Passionate about mental health advocacy, suicide prevention, and ensuring the culture of the Taranaki Construction sector is recognised as one that supports and cares for the wellbeing of our people. Christina
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