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NGO Desk update
25 June 2009


Previous issues of the NGO email update are available - www.ngo.health.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexcm/ngo-news-updates

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ACTION

Community Organisation Grants Scheme Applications opened 1 June and close on 31 July

The Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) is a community-driven government-funded scheme providing essential support to non-profit, voluntary and community organisations. Applications open on 1 June and close on the last Friday of July.

Every year, over $14 million of COGS funding is distributed to more than 3000 community groups. Most grants are for $3000 or less, and contribute to ongoing running costs (such as rent, travel, volunteer and administration expenses), to hosting hui, fono or community workshops, or toward project development costs.

Local Distribution Committees (LDCs) consider and make decisions on grant applications from groups within their local communities. Each LDC sets local priorities.
http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Community-Funding-Community-Organisation-Grants-Scheme-(COGS)?OpenDocument&ExpandView

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Ministry of Social Development – Family and Community Services - Community Response Fund Applications Close 3 July

The Community Response Fund is a short-term, time limited response to address immediate cost and demand pressures the economic downturn is placing on key community-based critical social services for families, children, young and older people.

Funding will be made in the form of one-off grants. These will usually be for 12 months, but could be for a shorter period.

Funding Timetable Round One
Applications open 8 June 2009 - Applications close 3 July 2009, 5pm
Regional panel round one meets 27 July – 14 August 2009
Successful applicants for Round One notified Mid September 2009

The Fund has two key components:
Financial Crisis Funding - for providers of critical social services who are experiencing severe financial difficulty and are unable to maintain the level of their services as a direct result of the impact of the economic downturn on their funding.

Demand Funding - for providers of critical social services who are experiencing significantly increased demand for their services from families, children, young people and older people as a direct result of the economic downturn. Innovative responses to increased demand, including working in collaboration with other critical social service providers, are encouraged.

The maximum amount of funding that will be awarded at any one time is $50,000, excluding GST. Only in very exceptional cases will the grant exceed this amount. More than one application for funding can be made, but only once the current grant period has expired and funds have been fully expended. Where all other things are equal, priority will be given to first time applicants.
www.familyservices.govt.nz/our-work/funding-resources/community-response.html
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Request for Content and Event information

Please use this opportunity to share your information with others in the NGO sector and around the Ministry of Health. Email me on ngo@moh.govt.nz.


NZ Incident Management System information System Specifications Consultation ends 30 June

The purpose of the New Zealand Incident Management System is to achieve a nationally consistent approach to the management of healthcare incidents across health and disability services in New Zealand.

The consultation document which contains the draft IS specifications for the national incident management system is available through this link: http://nzsip.communiogroup.com/

You are invited to read the consultation document and then provide feedback to by completing a survey, the link to which is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=T2abzIwmNkibebpT_2ftyhTg_3d_3d

The period for consultation will end on June 30. If you have any difficulties accessing or completing this survey please contact Mark Harris on 021 636967 or at mark.harris@communio.co.nz
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Participatory evaluation techniques – July and November - Wellington

If you are running services and programmes that need a quick and real time assessment of the impact they are making Patillo has a few winter offerings to warm your hearts and the hearts of your decision makers and funders. Practical, inexpensive to implement and grounded in the insight from the everyday delivery they are delighted to offer three opportunities to learn from the best, Dr Jessica Dart and her team from Clear Horizon in Melbourne.

Take advantage of the discounts for group bookings, NGO’s and early bird registrations.

Performance Story Reporting - One and Half days 9-10 July
Evaluation Symposium - Two hours 10 July
The Most Significant Change Technique - Two Days 5-6 November
http://pattillo.co.nz/arc_masterclass.php?PHPSESSID=57fa46f57567057e5701ada4eb7f804c
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NGO INFORMATION

IHC Hot Issues

Inside the June edition:
  • Say yes to inclusive local schools – IHC’s gift to the education community
  • Inclusive education benefits all
  • Government’s stand on inclusive education
  • So will the extra Budget funding go to inclusive education?
  • My story – Rebekah
  • The Budget
  • UN Torture Committee slates New Zealand for not addressing abuse victims
  • Confidential Listening and Assistance Service for abuse victims is not enough
  • What is the new Disability Issues Ministerial Committee doing?
  • Good intentions not enough to improve community-government relations
  • Update
  • Last words
Read 'Hot Issues' June 2009 online at: http://www.ihc.org.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=1652


The Social Services Industry Training Organisation June Newsletter

The newsletter is now available through this link: http://www.socialservices.org.nz/Newsletters/tabid/184/Default.aspx
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Family Care Radio show

This month the Family Care Radio show focuses on dementia.
  • Dr Maree Todd offers expert advice about some of the tough decisions that face those who care for an elderly loved one.
  • Todd Naill talks with Brigid Magner, the daughter of well known NZ author Maurice Shadbolt, and former television presenter Barbara Magner. Maurice died in 2004 after a long battle with a dementia disease. Her Mum is now also affected by Alzheimer's.
  • Learn about the Top Twenty Books that carers and people affected with dementia have found most useful, compiled by Family Care Radio and Alzheimer’s NZ.

The second issue of Older Family Care is available now. To request your free copy email sara@carers.net.nz or phone (0800) 777 797.

You can listen to all past Family Care Radio shows (or just interviews of most interest to you) at the website: www.familycareradio.net.nz


Public Health Association (PHA) June newsletter.

The PHA is a voluntary association that takes a leading role in promoting public health and influencing public policy. Their goal is to improve the health of all New Zealanders by progressively strengthening the organised efforts of society by being an informed collaborative and strong advocate for public health.
http://www.pha.org.nz/onlinenews/PHANews0906.pdf
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Youth Mentoring Network – Conference 12-13 August, Auckland

This charitable trust was established to promote effective youth mentoring opportunities for young New Zealanders and to provide professional development initiatives for individuals and organisations working in youth mentoring. http://www.youthmentoring.org.nz/index.cfm

Join them at the conference in August to hear:
  • The Government's vision for young people in New Zealand.
  • How to access practical tools and resources to assist managing volunteer mentors.
  • About the importance of 'positive' role models in a young person's life.
  • What guidance New Zealanders might get from kaupapa Maori, when dealing with young people.
  • New research in the important fields of Adventure Therapy, the roles of non-parental adults and positive youth development.
  • From experienced Youth Mentoring Programme Providers, currently working with young people and their families in New Zealand.

Speakers will include:
  • Hon Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs
  • Ann Dunphy, Chair, the Youth Mentoring Network - New Zealand
  • Stephen Bell, CEO, Youthline
  • Dr. Sue Farruggia, Researcher, University of Auckland
  • Hon Dr Pita Sharples, Minister of Maori Affairs
  • Judge Andrew Becroft, Principal Youth Court Judge of New Zealand
  • Superintendent Bill Harrison, National Manager, Youth Services, NZ Police
  • Kathleen Vella, Executive Director, Youth Mentoring Network, Australia
  • Ian Williams, Centre of Adolescent Health, Melbourne University

For more information please follow this link to their flyer: http://www.youthmentoring.org.nz/content/docs/YM%20Conference%20Flyer%202009.pdf

Register now: http://www.ectoolset.com/Youth_Mentoring_09/
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Association for Supported Employment in New Zealand Conference 14-5 September, Wellington

Theme:
“If the tough get going, when the going gets tough!
Where do they go?
And what do they do when they get there?”

Keynote Speeches
Hon Paula Bennett – Minister for Social Development and Employment, Minister for Disability Issues.
Lynne Pillay - Labour spokesperson for Disability Issues
Phil O'Reilly – CEO Business NZ
Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann – Consultant / Director of "Alo-0-Tuatagaloa". Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
Mary-Jane Rivers – Inspiring communities
Nicky Benson - Step Up - Transformational Coaching and Facilitation
The ASENZ Standards Review Team

Venue: The Brentwood Hotel. 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Dates: 14-15 September 2009 (Plus post-conference workshop on the 16th)
http://www.asenz.org.nz/resources/Conference%2009%20Early%20Bird%20details.doc
http://www.asenz.org.nz/index.html
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Carers NZ National Carers Conference 24-25 September, Auckland

Tomorrow’s Care Today. Carers NZ looks forward to welcoming you to their third National Carers Conference, being held at the Waipuna Events Centre in Auckland.

Carers NZ has come a long way since their first Summit in 2005 when they called for a national Carers Strategy. At this, their third Conference, they celebrate the milestones and achievements made over the last four years. Hon Tariana Turia will open the conference on the morning of 24 September where she will speak about Government Progress for Carers.

They have heaps planned for this special event, including special Learning and Wellbeing workshops just for carers:
  • Planning for Emergencies: what will happen to the person you support if something happens to you?
  • Continence at Home: Family friendly information about continence issues from a family perspective. Hosted by the NZ Continence Association. These fun and informative workshops are especially for carers, though others with an interest in continence will also benefit
  • Work Life Care. A special afternoon session focusing on how employers can support their caring employees. The keynote speaker, Caroline Waters (BT Group) offers Advice for Employers and Government
  • Work Life Care Partners: Business NZ and the NZ Council of Trade Unions will also present, focusing on Carers and Workplace Trends and Carers At Home, Carers At Work: A union perspective
  • They also welcome Carl Stent, Wellbeing Manager for Fulton Hogan, who talks about Why carer wellbeing matters at work.

Carer meet and greet: A special carer get-together on Saturday 26. Come and meet other carers, relax and reflect! Enjoy refreshments, treats and unwind after the conference.

Bookings are essential: email sara@carers.net.nz or phone Sara 0800 777 797
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Te Rau Matatini Programme Coordinator - Huarahi Whakatu Professional Development Recognition Programme (Pdrp)

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work closely with a new professional development recognition programme for Māori nurses. Key responsibilities include management, development, promotion, delivery and evaluation of the programme, liaison with key stakeholders and coordinating the accreditation process. They are seeking a registered nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate. Ideally you will have a post-graduate qualification, a good understanding of dual competency and demonstrated leadership, management and relationship management skills.

This is a part-time fixed term position based in the heart of Wellington’s CBD.

For further information contact
Maria Baker email: m.baker@matatini.co.nz or
Rose Johnson 027 442 8122, email r.johnson@matatini.co.nz


New Zealand Association of Gerontology and Age Concern New Zealand Conference, 7-9 October, Wellington

The conference links research, policy and practice by providing a diverse programme that ranges over areas such as population ageing, health and resilience, elder care and cultural differences.

Attend and you’ll hear leading international and local speakers, participate in workshops, provide a presentation, and view the exhibits. This will be an opportunity to come up-to-date with latest developments in the field of ageing and to have your say in how the future could be shaped.
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New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development

Do you want to connect with young people and the youth sector? New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development is an umbrella organisation for people working with young people.

The NZAAHD website has a searchable information centre with youth sector news and resources. The Events page has professional development opportunities such as speakers or training workshops around New Zealand. There is also a forum for posting news, events and notices. If you are a researcher you can send them your work to distribute. The NZAAHD regional branches provide the opportunity for local networking and support while our National Networks connect groups such as Maori and Pacific Youth workers. http://www.nzaahd.org.nz/

Becoming an NZAAHD member has great benefits, such as their weekly e-updates that have the latest information about what is happening with young people’s health and development and are the top rated source of information about young people and the youth sector. There is also a quarterly magazine, discounts at NZAAHD events such as the Involve Conference and the opportunity for networking through regional branches and national networks.
http://www.nzaahd.org.nz/index.php/about/nzaahd-membership/membership-application?view=form
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World YWCA calls for young women leaders for the World YWCA internship programme 2010

Applications for the World YWCA Internship Programme 2010 are now open. Young women leaders of the YWCA movement have an opportunity to participate in the internship programme that will have a strong emphasis on advocacy, communication, HIV and AIDS and young women’s leadership.

The programme will include coordination of an international young women’s forum; evaluating young women’s participation in the YWCA movement; supporting work to eliminate violence against women and promotion of women’s security; HIV and AIDS and sexual reproductive health; assisting in preparations of regional training institutes (RTIs) in three regions (Latin America, Middle East and Europe) and HIV and AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria; supporting World YWCA representation at the sessions of United Nations Human Rights Council, CEDAW Committee and other events. This will entail actively participating in NGO working groups, developing analysis and documentation.
http://www.worldywca.org/World-YWCA/YWCA-News/World-YWCA-News/World-YWCA-Internship-programme-2010


Announcement - Building Bridges Conference Announced For 2010

The fifth Building Bridges Conference has been announced! 'Evolving Communities Beyond Services' will take place from 14-16 April 2010 at the Wellington Convention Centre. For more information on themes, early bird registration and our keynote speakers please visit the conference website: www.buildingbridges.co.nz

International Keynote Speakers
Jacqui Dillon, Chair, Hearing Voices Network, UK
Lana Frado, Sound Times Support Services, Canada

There is a special early bird rate of $450+GST available for registrations prior to 30 June. Great rates for three or more from one organisation. Be in quick!
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH INFORMATION

Immunisation eLearning

Immunisation eLearning is a unique website designed to help midwives, undergraduate nurses and childbirth educators to quickly and easily find useful information and resources about immunisation in New Zealand. Information in the website will also help midwives, undergraduate nurses and childbirth educators help parents and caregivers make an informed decision about immunising their child.

Midwives, nurses and childbirth educators asked for an online resource that could be readily accessed and updated. Although the website was designed with these groups in mind, anyone who is interested in immunisation can log on.

There are links to a wide range of immunisation resources, research and publications. You can also find out about vaccines and the diseases they protect against at the click of a button with the interactive National Immunisation Schedule or test your immunisation knowledge with a series of quick quizzes.
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/immunisation-elearning


Focus on Health: A New Zealand Innovation Challenge, taking great kiwi health ideas to the world

This Challenge aims to provide the platform to commercial success and deliver health solutions from New Zealand to the world’s largest health market, the United States.

Turn your bright ideas into commercial success - the Challenge runs over over 12 months with two rounds. It offers the opportunity to fast track your idea to United States based buyers, investors and partners. There are compelling reasons to enter, including the chance to win a share of over $500,000 of in-kind and cash prizes, mentoring, local and international partnership opportunities, and a world-class network of useful contacts.

New Zealand based companies, organisations, post graduates, researchers, health professionals and entrepreneurs, individuals and not-for-profit organisations are all eligible to enter.

Developed by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, participants can enter any type of health innovation product or service that has not already been commercialised. For example, entries could include software, hardware, medical device, bioactive or pharmaceutical products and services.

The Challenge brings together an extensive network of United States and New Zealand based judges, advisors, and mentors from medical, academic and business backgrounds, as well as potential investors, buyers and partners. As participants move through The Challenge they will receive expert advice and feedback from The Challenge Network.

The closing date for entries is August 31.
http://www.nzfocusonhealth.com/
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Glenys Baldick Memorial Award

Applications for the 2009 award are now open. The winner will receive $10,000 to fund educational and/or vocational development. The award is an annual and ongoing grant in remembrance of Glenys’ contribution to the New Zealand health sector and her passion for supporting and developing future leaders.

Applications must be received by 31 July.
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/quality-events


Ministry of Health media releases

http://www.moh.govt.nz/media


OTHER INFORMATION

Statistics New Zealand – Community Statistics online email

Community Statistics is an electronic newsletter used to inform and educate community organisations and librarians about statistics and how to access them.

Contents:
  • New website
  • Infoshare
  • Quickstats - About a Place
  • Review of culture and identity statistics
  • Labour Market Statistics: 2008
  • Release calendar
  • Personal assistance
  • Quickstat of the month
  • Quick quiz
http://www.smartmailpro.co.nz/s.aspx?xr58=52F745DC443141D48AB9202AEEB15C3E
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Statistics New Zealand – Review of Culture and Identity Statistics - Submissions welcome until 14 August

Statistics New Zealand is undertaking a review of culture and identity statistics and is seeking submissions from data users and people with an interest in culture and identity related policy or research. Initial views are contained in the Culture and Identity Statistics Domain Plan Draft for Consultation. Submissions are welcome until 14 August 2009.
http://www.smartmailpro.co.nz/s.aspx?xr58=0F2E4194DE5A4C2EA63102F19FF9E1B0


Charities Commission’s Update email newsletter

Contents:
  • Milestones
  • Snapshot of the sector
  • Annual meeting – 30 November 2009 – you are invited!
  • 2009-2012 Statement of Intent now online
  • Memo of Understanding signed with Police
  • FAQs – branch registrations, AGMs, honoraria, winding up
  • Community Response Fund applications - due before 3 July
  • Petrol vouchers for volunteers
  • Hallmarks of an effective charity
  • New language added to our LanguageLine service - Nepali
http://www.charities.govt.nz/news/updates/may-2009.pdf

Would you like to receive the Charities Commission’s regular Update email newsletter? It includes a quick snapshot of charities registered with the Commission, information about registration and annual returns, and news that might be of interest to the charitable sector.

If you would like to receive regular Update emails and occasional news releases from the Charities Commission, please email update@charities.govt.nz with “subscribe” in the subject heading.
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Ministry of Social Development - Family and Community Services - Funding News.

In this edition they:
  • introduce the Community Response Fund – the Government’s response to the impact the economic downturn is having on services that support families, children, young and older people
  • tell you about the Government’s new approach to funding community and voluntary organisations
  • give an update on this year’s funding processes
  • provide information about funding for the Early Years Service Hubs and Teen Parent Service Co-ordinators initiatives
  • tell you about their new, simplified contract documents.
http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/documents/our-work/funding-resources/funding-news/funding-news-june-2009.doc
http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/


Ministry of Social Development - Family and Community Services - Settling In

Settling In is a community development programme that works directly with refugee and migrant communities to help them find solutions to meet their own needs. It was established in 2003 to build relationships between refugee, migrant and host communities, and ensure government policy affecting them is developed in a collaborative way. The programme is administered by Family and Community Services as part of its function to lead and coordinate services for families.

Their vision is a New Zealand that welcomes and celebrates diversity, where refugees and migrants settle well and are able to contribute to our nation in all aspects of life – social, economic, civic and cultural.

Aims of the programme are to:
  • identify social service needs in refugee and migrant communities
  • purchase services where available
  • develop capacity, skills and knowledge within the refugee and migrant communities
  • work across government, NGO and community sectors.
http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/our-work/community-development/settling-in.html
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Youth Worker Training Scheme

The Youth Worker Training Scheme encourages the development of training opportunities for youth workers to increase the quality of youth work practices in New Zealand. The Scheme provides small grants to meet informal training needs of youth workers and their employing agencies.

Each year $200,000 is distributed among five regions (Auckland, Central North Island, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin). Regions may distribute their entire funding in a single round, or hold funding to be distributed as training events become available throughout the year.

Closing dates vary from region to region, so please check with the nearest office of the Local Government and Community Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs about when to apply.
http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Community-Advisory-Services-How-to-Contact-a-Community-Advisor?OpenDocument

The Youth Worker Training Scheme has provided extensive training for youth workers nationally since it was established in 1985 and it is now administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.

To apply, please contact the nearest office of the Local Government and Community Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs.
http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Community-Funding-Youth-Worker-Training-Scheme?OpenDocument&ExpandView

Important notice:
The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Health.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this newsletter, the Ministry of Health is not responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies or changes that may have taken place after publication.
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