News and Some Blogs
The latest news and information from the social sector.
Social issues appearing in lockdown
People around the western Bay are more in need of food during this lockdown, according to the region's social agencies.SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for the Western Bay's social agencies and charities, surveyed social service providers through its newsletter...
Zoom Check-in for Agencies
A Scan of the Local Issues Social Service Providers are observing in Communities & their Organisations SociaLink asked social service providers via our newsletter and in discussion at the Managers forum to share what issues they are observing in the community and...
‘Pool’ of Not-for-Profit temporary staff
Social service providers have approached SociaLink to see if we could operate an informal ‘pool’ of people experienced in the not-for-profit sector who could cover staff on leave or for short-term jobs. Not-for-profits often find commercial recruitment companies...
Measuring Child Poverty
Information and Resources on Measuring Child Poverty Below is some government information that might be useful, if you haven’t seen already when working on/supporting work on child poverty and child and youth wellbeing eg with Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) or if...
New Māori Engagement Advisor for SociaLink
SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for Western Bay of Plenty social agencies and charities, has appointed a new Māori Engagement Advisor.Irene Walker (Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pukenga, Waitaha, Ngāti Rehua ki Ngāti Wai), whakapapas to the iwi within the...
The Kollective thrives in post-Covid climate
Tauranga's co-working space for non-profit organisations The Kollective says it is thriving after Covid lockdowns.In its just-released second annual report it says The Kollective is well placed to suit organisations that have staff working from home but also needing a...
Seeking new SociaLink Trustees
Do you want to take on a governance role that has influence over strengthening and giving a voice for the social and community sectors in the western Bay of Plenty? Do you want to join the SociaLink board at an exciting time as the Board embeds a ‘Two House’...
Bank ATMs – using their audio function
The majority of ATMs in New Zealand have their voice instruction option enabled. This means that once you plug in a pair of earphones they can instruct you to complete your banking needs without you having to be able to see the ATM screen. Download the full...
A living wage for all at The Kollective
Western Bay of Plenty's SociaLink and The Kollective have been awarded Living Wage accreditation.SociaLink is the umbrella organisation for the western Bay's social agencies and charities, and manages the purpose-built The Kollective building in Tauranga's 17th Ave....
Social agencies discuss Budget effects
Only a small percentage of children will be lifted out of poverty over the next three years by Budget announcements last week, Tauranga social agencies heard today.About 40 members of social agencies gathered to discuss the effects of the Budget announcements on child...
Social agencies meet to discuss budget
What does this week's Budget mean for the local social sector and the community? The Western Bay of Plenty branch of the Child Poverty Action Group is hosting a breakfast next week for social agencies to hear the national organisation's analysis of the Budget to be...
Incorporated Societies Bill
Here is our summary of some of the key changes: The minimum number of members is to be reduced from 15 to 10. This list of a minimum of 10 will need to be updated and current. At the moment there is no obligation to do this. If your organisations memberships falls...