News and Some Blogs
The latest news and information from the social sector.
Key Takeaways from the Community Governance Aotearoa (CGA) Conference – Rotorua – 12 November 2024
By Liz Davies, Chief Executive, SociaLink/Tūhono Pāpori It was great to be joined by Soi Pearson, one of SociaLink’s Co-Chairs, and Christa George, SociaLink’s Organisational Advisor. Rose Hiha-Agnew, CEO of CGA CGA surveyed the community sector...
Key Takeaways from CNA Collective Currents Conference – 24 & 25 October 2024
By Liz Davies, Chief Executive, SociaLink/Tūhono Pāpori It was great to see Margaret Scrimgeour and Chris Johnston from CoLab in Te Puke, and Nicky Austin from Katikati Community Centre at the conference. These were my main great takeaways from the conference;...
Social Investment Explainer available now
The current Government has announced its commitment to a Social Investment approach. In addition to her role as Finance Minister, Nicola Willis has also been appointed Minister for Social Investment. What's SOCIAL INVESTMENT all about and how could it impact your...
Survey Report out now: WBOP Social and Community Service Providers on Funding and Service Demand
SociaLink has observed cost of living and other social-economic and political factors are affecting the environment in which social and community sector not-for-profit organisations operate. There are reports of reduced income from donations or fund-raising,...
The Social Return on Investment Quandary
Many social service, health and community service providers are having conversations internally about whether they should undertake a Social Return on Investment (SROI) review to assess the impact and value of their services and programmes. An SROI tells the story of...
SociaLink’s Annual Report 2024
"It is with great pleasure that we present the Annual Report for 2023-2024. Reflecting on the past year, we are filled with a sense of pride and optimism. This report highlights the strategic achievements, strengthened partnerships, and governance milestones that have...
Mystery pair donate to family charity
While most charities and social agencies are struggling to find enough funding to support the many demands on their resources, one Tauranga charity has just benefited from a very generous donation from two strangers.Families Achieving Balance manager Maxine Dyer said...
2024 Tauranga City Council Mayoral and Ward Candidates – Social and Community Sector Responses
SociaLink asked all mayoral and ward candidates the following five questions from a social and community sector perspective. They could leave out any questions they did not want to respond to and the answers are published below, unedited. Click on the button for the...
Directory launched for those supporting neurodiversity
SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, and Spectrum Collective...
Amanda Earl
Before joining us at SociaLink she spent 10 years with the Katikati Community Centre and was always enthusiastic about working for non-profits. She started getting into “financial stuff” there, and decided to do a graduate diploma in professional accounting. She’s...
Leanne Rhodes-Robinson
Leanne has just joined us at SociaLink. Prior to here, she owned and managed NumberWorks'nWords for 23 years, improving children’s literacy and numeracy skills. She sold the business when she felt it was time for a change and to do something different. SociaLink was...
Tu Mai Digital – WBOP Inclusion Project
Following a pilot programme for 50 whānau in 2021-2022 where devices and/or fibre internet connections were gifted, key stakeholders wished to explore a sustainable option to extend the pilot into the future. In 2023 a steering group was formed consisting of...