Newsletters:
Our newsletter goes out to our members every fortnight
Click below to view previous issues:
Wed November 20, 2024 – Does your organisation need some help in these uncertain times?
Wed November 6, 2024 – Collaboration, especially important in these tough times
Wed October 23, 2024 – Do you know what is meant by ‘Social Investment’?
Wed October 9, 2024 – The State of the Sector Report is out!
Wed September 25, 2024 – Training in Canva and more
Wed September 11, 2024 – Free Organisational Advisor time and other opportunities/updates
Wed August 28, 2024 – Events you won’t want to miss!
Wed August 14, 2024 – Lots of events to tell you about
Wed July 31, 2024 – Funding tips and more
Wed July 17, 2024 – Tell us about your funding changes, have your say!
Wed July 3, 2024 – Who are you going to vote for? This could help
Other News & Blogs:
‘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...
Ransomware
Keeping ransomware out The basics of avoiding ransomware, and securing your systems. Easy basic things that anyone can do to keep your systems safe. A webinar - 55 minutes playtime. Play now. with Brendon Gray of AdviseIT
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...
Learning About Governance
A new series of four videos has been created by the Centre for Social Impact, that aims to help those who are new to the Chair role and to prepare people who may aspire to take on the position. These videos are part of the National Action Plan for Community...
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...