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Viewing entries posted in March 2011
Postive Parenting in times of crisis
*29 March 2011* Parenting can be challenging at the best of times, but in times of tragedy and crisis new challenges often present themselves. It’s important to have strategies in place to deal with those challenges. For those living in Christchurch, the world has been turned upside down.Save the Children works with Plunket and Barnardos to help children after Christchurch earthquake
*29 March 2011* Save the Children is providing specialised training for Plunket and Barnardos staff to help children and their families affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Save the Children is the world’s largest independent organisation for children operating programmes in more than 120 countries including New Zealand. The organisation has been working in Christchurch to assess how best to help children and their families following the 22 February earthquake.$51,000 presented to Plunket for Christchurch Plunket kids
*23 March 2011* All Blacks sponsor, Sealegs, presented Plunket with a cheque for $51,000 today to help re-establish services in Christchurch. Auckland based amphibious boat manufacturer Sealegs International raised the money at a prestigious charity auction in Paris earlier this month, donating the net proceeds from a limited edition “All Blacks” Sealegs 7. 1 metre amphibious boat at an auction of luxury products.Plunket welcomes report into the care of under-two’s
*23 March 2011* Plunket welcomes the report issued this week by children's commissioner John Angus into the care of New Zealand’s under-two-year-olds. Chief Executive Jenny Prince says Plunket agrees with the report’s finding that parents should be supported to spend longer with their children in the first year of their babies' lives. “Society is increasingly aware of just how important the first years are in a child’s life.Plunket welcomes Government’s response to Māori Affairs Select Committee tobacco report
*15 March 2011* Plunket congratulates the Government for its demonstration of support to see a smokefree New Zealand by 2025. Plunket General Manager Māori Health Services, Sonya Rimene says the decision is an historic commitment which will set a precedent around the world. “We acknowledge the work that went into the report by the Māori Affairs Select Committee.Nelson Plunket supports displaced Christchurch families
*11 March 2011* Some need car seats, some have questions regarding their child’s behaviour and wellbeing, some just want to talk about what they have been through. Whatever the support displaced Christchurch families’ need, Plunket areas around the country have stepped up to the challenge. Nelson is one of the areas that many Christchurch families have fled to.Plunket services to be provided on marae for the first time
*9 March 2011* Plunket is partnering with Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) to deliver services on marae for the first time. A Plunket mobile bus will provide Well child Services at Nga Whare Waatea from 11 March, beginning with a powhiri at 9am. Zoe Tipa (nō Ngāi Tahu) Plunket Clinical Leader in Counties Manukau says that working together with MUMA is exciting and will achieve better outcomes for Māori.Plunket urges vigilance about child safety following earthquake
*8 March 2011* Plunket is urging parents and caregivers to be vigilant about child safety following the Christchurch earthquake. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor says that with many families staying in unfamiliar surroundings, parents and caregivers need to be alert to possible dangers. “Children need to be well supervised when using chemical toilets and portaloos and any chemicals need to be stored well out of their reach.Plunket services in demand as thousands flee Christchurch
*3 March 2011* Plunket centres around the South Island have noticed an increase in demand for services as displaced parents and children flee Christchurch. Timaru’s Mayor has said that between 6,000 and 7,000 Christchurch people were now in the district – almost 20 per cent of the population. Agencies in Nelson, Marlborough, Otago and Southland have also reported population increases, resulting in an increased demand for a number of services.Dunedin Plunket offering parents and caregivers support
*2 March 2011* The Dunedin Plunket Family Centre is offering parenting information and support to families and whānau with babies and toddlers displaced after the Christchurch earthquake. The centre also has breastpumps and a small range of clothing available. Although it is preferable for people to book so waiting times can be managed, the centre doors are open for those who turn up without an appointment.
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