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BIRTHRIGHT NEWSLETTER

Tawa Cottage, Waiora House 129 Spa Rd, PO Box 595 Taupo 3351

Tel: (07) 3770399, 027 459 4416

E-mail:[email protected]

www.birthright.org.nz

Birthright Taupo Inc . April Edition 2013

Supporting Single Parent FamiliesA Huge Hi to Members and Friends,

What a busy couple of months we have had here at BirthrightTaupo! We have experienced an influx of new Single Parentssigning up for extra support. Most of you are aware how busyour little office can get, can I just take this opportunity to remindyou all to make an appointment, rather than just popping in aswe may not be able to see you then and there! To date 10Birthright Children have been accepted into the KiwikidsSponsorship Fund, huge Thanks to Variety the Childrens

Charity! You will note I have left this in this months newsletter,just in case you have missed it, if your child is aged between3yrs 12yrs please, please make contact with us your childcould easily be a Kiwikid, eligible for 12 months Sponsorsh ip!The month of April saw the last session of Women of Worth,kindly facilitated and brought to us from Whanau 4 LifeServices Taupo Therapy Centre Inc. This was a 10 weekSelf Esteem/parenting Programme, we all learnt some newskills, forged new friendships and took away much knowledge.Giant Thank Yous to Taupo Therapy Centre Inc. If you missedout please contact the Centre on: 376 8222. April has alsoseen the start of our Harakeke Course and its not too late to

join, due to popularity this Course has been extended, pleasesee Flyer for more details. If youre after inspiration & friendshipthis is the Course for you! I have added some photos of whatthe participants have made. Birthright Taupo is actively huntingout new and interesting opportunities for our Single Parents &Tamariki, if there is something youd like to do/achieve and youneed some support in making this happen, please come andsee us. We welcome your interest & input.Sonia Anderson.

Birthright Office HoursMonday 9am 4pmTuesday 9am - 4pm Oficce - Coffee group@Schools Out -9am onwards9 4pm OfficeWednesday 9am 4pmThursday 9am 4pmFriday 9am 2pm

Please note we are now open Fridays 5 days aweekWe may be out of the office during these timesPlease text or call to see when we are herePhone: 07 377 0399Cell: 027 459 [email protected]: Sonia Anderson & Pam McLeod

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Kiwi Kid SponsorshipTogether we can level the playing field and give all Kiwi kids a good start in

life. Create brighter futures today by sponsoring a disadvantaged child.Help Kiwi kids from your community by sponsoring a child through Variety. Your monthly donation will help toprovide a disadvantaged New Zealand child with the basics that their family is unable to afford. Yoursponsored child will receive essentials that they would otherwise go without, like home basics, schoolstationery, doctors visits, books, prescriptions and extra-curricular activities like school trips.How do you ensure the child is disadvantaged?We work with schools and social services agencies to receive referrals of children who are financiallydisadvantaged. The parents/caregivers are then required to complete an application and agree to Varietyscode of conduct. Varietys Grant Committee then reviews the application to ensure the fa mily meet stringentcriteria including income levels.Why havent I heard ofVariety's Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Programme before?It's new. During 2012 we undertook a research project involving our supporters, members of the public,schools, doctors, community organisations and various government ministries to identify issues facingtoday's Kiwi kids. Overwhelmingly we were told about the growing divide between the 'have'and the 'havenots'- Kiwi Kid Sponsorship is Variety's response to addressing this issue. Following a successful trialprogramme we are now officially launching Kiwi Kid Sponsorship.

Birthright Taupo Inc is now able to apply to the Kiwikid Sponsorship Fund

on your behalf. To find out if you are eligible and meet the criteria please

contact the office @ 07 377 0399

For children aged: 3yrs 12yrs

Birthright Taupo | Join us on Facebook & Twitter. Look forus on the web: www.birthright.org.nz

Preparing for WorkS.M.A.R.T GOALS

Prepare your CV and write a covering letterJOB SEARCH METHODS

Stress managementLEARN INTERVIEW SKILLS

Tutor: Gabby Saxon Dates: Thursdays for 6 weeksTime: 9.30-12.00noon Venue: REAP Fee: FREE (subsidised by REAP)

Term 2: 6 June to 11 July 2013REAP, 73 Titiraupenga Street, Taupo. PH: 378 8109 Office Hours 8.30 to 5pm Mon-Fri.

Email [email protected] our website for details of all our programmes

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WIN FREE GIVEAWAY

WIN FREEWe are lucky to have the support ofMcCafe again this year Thanks McCafe!

Coffee voucher and muffin giveawayTo win -Be the first Birthright Memberto text

Birthright Coffee Voucher - Txt:0274 595 416

Thanks McCafe

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Mince on Toast Dads Cooking TonightThis recipe reminds me of my dear Dad.When we were kids and Dad cooked, itwas always with left-overs.Ingredients:1 tablespoon oil1 onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 large carrot, diced2 sticks of celery, diced2 tablespoons tomato paste500g beef mince or use left-over mince

1 teaspoon curry powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauceWater (or beef stock) as required cup peas

1 egg per person2 slices ciabatta per personItalian parsley to garnish

Method:1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and saut the onion andgarlic on medium to low heat taking care not to burn thegarlic.2. Add the diced carrot and celery and tomato paste andincrease the heat.3. Add the mince and cook with the vegetables forapproximately 5 minutes.4. Add the curry powder, Worcestershire sauce and cup of water and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Stiroccasionally during cooking and add a little more water itlooks too dry.

5. Finish by adding the peas and cook until they areheated through.

6. Serve over toasted ciabatta, top with a fried egg and asprinkle of Italian parsley.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Taupo: matcheschildren and youngpeople aged 6 through 18 with mentorsin professionally supported one-to-one

relationships.

Our goal is to provide quality, committedmentoring wherever there is a need for

the programme.

Our Vision: is that all young peopleachieve their potential in life.

Our Mission: is to make a positivedifference in the lives of young people

through strong and enduring,professionally supported, mentoring

relationships.

This is a Free Service to access for children

Our core programme matches avolunteer Big Brother or Big Sister with a

child who could benefit from a one-to-

one relationship with a caring adult.Mentors and the young person they are

matched with meet a few times permonth, for a couple of hours each time,at places and times convenient to both.

The two share similar interests, and theyspend their time together engaged in

activities such as kicking a ball around,watching movies, visiting the museum,

cheering on a local sports team or simply

hanging out.

Children who spend time with a mentorgain confidence, acquire new skills and

competencies, and develop an enhancedcapacity to care for others. Mentorsexperience a sense of discovery andenjoyment as they see a world of

possibilities open up through the childs

eye.

Contact:James Stevens

Ph:07-378-4241 Cell:027-378-4142

W:www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nzE:[email protected]
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PROGRAMME STARTING SOON

KO HINENUTURING PROGRAMME

This programme is designed and facilitated toprovide techniques, ideas, and practices for Wahine working towards or wanting to create positive

change within their lives.

4 SESSIONS:

Session One | Wahanga tuatahi | Session Two | Wahanga tuarua | Session Three | Wahanga

tuatoru |Session Four | Wahanga tuawha |

Facilitator: Sarah Hepi Dates: To be confirmed Contact: Birthright Taupo Inc @ 377 0399

LIMITED SPACES REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW

Birthright Women- ThisWill be held on a Tuesday as a

follow on from Birthright CoffeeGroup.

Limited spaces.Please register

YourInterest

NOW!

Ngati Tuwharetoa

|Whats New- FreeSewing Workshop

SPECIAL TIME JUST FOR YOU

Learn new Skills & takehome what you make

Remodel & resize

garments

Enhance your home

with cushions Made

by YOU!

Embellish garments

Materials & equipmentprovided

Limited class size book now!Ph 378 7506Starts Tuesday 21st May@12noon,every second Tuesday. Venue:Church 109 Heu Heu Street.

Membership FeesReminder to all Members -

Have you paid your Birthright membership fees? They contribute to ushelping you & also make you eligible for funding opportunities. If youno longer wish to be a Birthright member please let me know, so I can

close your file, or if you wish to update any details please make anappointment to discuss this.

Your $10 membership helps us support you and we appreciate youra ment.


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Birthright Youth

Looking for something cool to do after school?

Check out whats happing at Youthtown


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TO All OUR VALUED FUNDINGPROVIDERS & SUPPORTERS:Your ongoing help & support contributes to empowering our One ParentFamilies and enriching the lifes of their Tamariki & Whanau

Huge Thank yous to:o Pakeke Lions

o McCafe

o Rotary ClubTaupo Moana

o Rotary Club Taupo Expresso

o The Tindall Foundation

o COGS

o BP New Zealand

o Bay Trust

o The Southern Trust

o NZ Lottery Grants Board

o Lion Foundation

o ANZ National Bank

o Inter-Church Welfare

Society

o JR McKenzie Trusto Bakers Delight

o Tech Central


Points to Note:Attention Birthright Members

The Taupo Birthright Office is nolonger able to accept any secondhand clothing. Due to health &

safety regulations. If you haveclothing to give please donate toyour local 2nd hand shop.

We will however continue totake school uniforms onlyplease ensure they are cleanbefore you bring them to theoffice.

These shall be professionallysanitized and then available forpurchase from the Birthright office.

Thank ou

Points to Note:Attention Birthright Members

Do you need to see us?

Please ensure you make anappointment. Birthright Tauposerves over 100 Single Parentfamilies. We are not able to seeeveryone at once. To ensure you getthe best from us, please make sure

you have booked an appointment.

You may do this by text: 0274 594416 or by phoning the office on: 3770399.

If you dont have anappointment, you will be askedto make one and come back.

Thank you

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