News and Some Blogs
The latest news and information from the social sector.
SociaLink enlists business heroes for social sector
SociaLink, which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, is encouraging “business heroes” to provide discounted services and products for local not-for-profit organisations.It’s launching a directory of businesses which offer discounts,...
Powering Up Communities to Deliver Local Wellbeing
SociaLink collaborated with Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC) and Powerdigm, the consulting arm of Inspiring Communities to shape this project. Powerdigm took the lead on the project and took a case study approach, involving reaching out to six...
Bridging the digital gap for families
Families struggling to connect with the internet are being helped by a group of agencies keen to bridge the gap.Tu Mai Digital was set up after Covid lockdowns when it was realised that families with no internet access were falling behind in being able to participate...
Mentoring support for not-for-profit organisations
SociaLink, which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, is offering mentoring opportunities for managers and emerging leaders in not-for-profit organisations in theWestern Bay. to help them grow staff capabilities.SociaLink Mentoring...
Conscious Governance TV
Conscious Governance TV Using Your Vision Statement to Guide You This brief video on Conscious Governance TV offers valuable insights into determining the relevance of you vision statement and leveraging it as an effective tool to drive strategic conversations....
Mentoring to help not-for-profits
SociaLink is offering mentoring opportunities for not-for-profit organisations in the Western Bay to help them grow staff capabilities. SociaLink Mentoring Coordinator Christa George is keen to hear from anyone with leadership experience who can work with people such...
The Ripple Effect
We had an excellent crowd at The Ripple Effect two-day conference in Bethlehem which was designed to help practitioners understand the complexity and find solutions to the problem of family harm. Below is the list of knowledgeable speakers who are expert in this...
Good Bitches show kindness to others
All around Tauranga, a bunch of women - and a few men - are busy in their kitchens baking cakes and slices they’ll never get to eat.It’s World Kindness Day on November 13, and many Good Bitches around the country are dropping off their goodies to women’s refuges,...
Alzheimers Tauranga urgently needs volunteers
Alzheimer’s Tauranga is urgently looking for volunteers to help support families affected by dementia.The organisation provides a range of services to more than 600 families across the Western Bay of Plenty each year, a figure which is consistently growing. A number...
Volunteer manager wears many hats
Katikati volunteer manager Lesley Ruf wears many hats - and she’s desperate for more volunteers to manage. Next week it’s International Volunteer Managers’ Day on November 5, and all over the Bay of Plenty, managers are being celebrated for the work they do for no...
Talented youngsters off to represent their region
This week 180 talented youngsters from four primary and intermediate schools are packing their new costumes and travel uniforms to compete in the national schools kapa haka contest in Nelson. The children, aged between seven and 11, are from Matapihi and Maungatapu...
SociaLink concerned at Aroha House closure
Western Bay social and community sector advocate SociaLink is concerned that a Tauranga emergency housing provider has been forced to close in the middle of the city’s homelessness crisis. Aroha House in Cameron Rd was set up by Memphis Robson-Frentz in 2020, who...