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Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Social Service Delivery Report

As the world around us is changing at breakneck speed, have you ever wondered what the delivery of social services will look like in 15 years’ time? For example, how will artificial intelligence, digital technology, and data analytics inform our mahi? How will climate disruption impact the communities we serve
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SociaLink Evaluation

As you may be aware, Bay Trust approached SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori about being independently evaluated by Ruth Hungerford from Momentum Research & Evaluation Ltd. SociaLink was 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
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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Research at SociaLink

Did you know that research is one of SociaLink’s core areas of focus? Behind the scenes, we’re working to ensure the Western Bay of Plenty’s social and community sector has access to timely, relevant insights to help guide our and your mahi.
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Survey Report: Social & Community Service Providers on Funding and Service Demand

Community organisations under pressure: rising demand, shrinking funding. The results of this small sample size closely match national findings in the State of the Sector report and paint a clear picture of the challenges many groups are facing. Two-thirds of organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty reported rising demand

Community Insights, The Kollective and Volunteering Services, all divisions of SociaLink, each have their own websites with useful information and resources.

Volunteering Services also puts out monthly e-newsletters with useful information and updates:

  • one for volunteers and
  • one for volunteer-involving organisations

                                                                                 

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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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