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Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Social Service Delivery Report

With rapid change all around us, what might social services look like in 15 years? This report explores how artificial intelligence, digital technology, data and climate disruption could shape our mahi, helping for-purpose organisations and social service providers prepare, adapt and make the most of emerging opportunities.
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SociaLink Evaluation

Bay Trust approached SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori about being independently evaluated. SociaLink agreed, as we were keen to ensure that we are delivering helpful, relevant services that are making a positive difference to the amazing mahi for-purpose organisations do every day in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Community Insights’ 68-item grocery shop averaging $216.63 in the Western Bay.

Western Bay Pays More at the Checkout

With increasing scrutiny of supermarkets and food prices, Tauranga’s story stands out: on average, locals are paying more for groceries than shoppers in other major centres across Aotearoa.
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Powering Up Communities to Deliver Local Wellbeing

Commissioned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and developed with input from SociaLink, this report explores how community-led structures deliver meaningful outcomes. It highlights the leadership, insight and collaboration that help anchor organisations thrive, and offers practical reflections for councils supporting communities across the WBOP and Aotearoa.
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Social & Community Service Providers on Funding and Service Demand

Community organisations are under pressure from rising demand and shrinking funding. Local results mirror national State of the Sector findings. Two-thirds report increased, more complex needs in housing, mental health and debt, while funding fails to keep pace. Many are using reserves or cutting services, an unsustainable position.
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Training and Workforce Development Needs

[For the Social and Community Sector in the WBOP]. SociaLink conducted a training and needs assessment with WBOP’s social and community sectors in late 2022. Funded by TCC, the project identified training needs to inform SociaLink’s learning opportunities and provided insight into workforce development issues, enabling SociaLink to take action.

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Past Newsletters

2024

Wed December 18, 2024

Great offers & news to highlight in our final newsletter for 2024

Wed December 4, 2024

Need help with finances or your treaty bill submission?

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

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