Newsletter for kaitautoko
Our kaupapa has now been running for one year and we wanted to inform you about the successes of the whānau working with us. We are also looking forward to partnering with other whanau ora initiatives and organisations to run events and offer opportunities to Māori with disabilities and their whānau.
Read on for more information about Hei Whakapiki Mauri, what we've achieved so far and how you can get involved.
What's coming up this September?
What's coming up for whānau this September? Read our latest e-newsletter for all the details. There's coaching with Karl Waretini, yoga and reo workshops, and more!
May's story
Accessible yoga classes
We had Letesha from Yoga Warriors take us for an awesome yoga session on Saturday 12 August and we then enjoyed stunning smoothies and kai from Soul Full Superfoods.
We have three more accessible yoga classes coming up, which are free for whānau at the Yoga Warriors Studio, 166 St Asaph Street. All classes start at 10am. RSVP on Facebook or to ruth@kanohikitekanohi.org
Dates:
Saturday September 9
Saturday October 7
Saturday November 4
Pamper day for caregivers
We know how important it is to celebrate those who support and care for whānau and we were pleased to host a pamper day for parents and caregivers on Saturday 29 July. Thanks to Shelley at The Therapy Room for such great service and lovely soap. Thanks also to our whānau member Tamara for her beautiful products that were koha to whānau.
Healthy Kai workshop to celebrate Matariki
We held our first Matariki hui on Saturday 10 June, focused on healthy kai. We had over 30 whānau attend, who experienced some familiar and unfamiliar Māori-Mediterranean fusion kai and rongoa like kawakawa, beautiful raw fish and karengo.
Whānau created this kai together, with the help of facilitators Cathy and Haimona. We all learned about how kai, relaxation and breathing affect our tinana. It was also a great opportunity for our young people to take charge of the cooking, while parents and caregivers sat back and enjoyed a bit of pampering. Claire from Mobile Massage Corporate Company gave neck and shoulder massages to some lucky whānau, who we hope are now feeling relaxed and ready for the Māori new year.
Have your say on Whāia Te Ao Marama: The Māori Disability Action Plan
The Ministry of Health is looking for feedback on the draft Whāia Te Ao Marama 2017-2022: The Māori Disability Action Plan. Whāia Te Ao Marama aims to improve outcomes for Māori with disabilities.
We believe it's important that all whānau have their say on this draft action plan and we'd like to encourage you to give your feedback, either individually or as part of Hei Whakapiki Mauri.
Contribute to our Hei Whakapiki Mauri feedback
Join us for a korero about the draft strategy so we can write our roopu response. Talk about what Whāia Te Ao Marama will mean for you and your whānau and awhi each other to compose feedback. We will submit all feedback jointly on behalf of Hei Whakapiki Mauri whānau.
Date: Friday 16 June, 10 am – 11 am
Venue: Ruth's kitchen table, 7 Blair Avenue, Papanui. The jug will be on.
RSVP to: ruth@kanohikitekanohi.org by Thursday 15 June.
Have your own say
The email to send your completed feedback form to, is: whaiateaomarama@moh.govt.nz
All responses need to be received by Friday 23 June 2017.