Extra Funding Boost for Family Violence Prevention

Today’s announcement of the successful recipients of the Family Violence Whanau Ora Fund is another step towards keeping our whanau safe, strong and free from violence, says Minister Tariana Turia.The $2 million fund enables existing social service providers to deliver more targeted services to assist in the wellbeing of Maori and Pacific communities.”This funding will enable the providers to focus on resolving issues of serious family violence at a whanau level, recognising that working holistically and positively with all family members can effect real change,” said Minister Turia.”We were looking for organisations that can build on the strengths of whanau/aiga/families so they can be involved in their own solutions.”The Minister said today’s visit to the Pacific Islands Safety and Prevention Project in West Auckland was an opportunity to see first hand how one of the successful providers are working with their community.”I saw an organisation that builds pride, resilience and personal responsibility, things that I hope all providers would aspire to.”"They are a humble organisation with a huge heart and I am very pleased they are one of the successful recipients.”The Pacific Islands Safety and Prevention Project provide social services for Pasifika families including raising awareness about family violence and injury prevention education.Minister Turia was particularly pleased with the calibre of social service providers who applied for funding.Of the 88 applications received, 27 were successful.  Fifteen will have three year contracts while the remaining twelve will receive a one year contract with the possibility of an extension.More information about the Family Violence Whānau Ora Fund including the list of successful recipients can be found http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/working-with-us/programmes-services/whanau-ora/whanau-ora-fund-round-one-grants.html

Members’ bills—changes to process

The House of Representatives recently adopted two sessional orders that made changes to the process for members’ bills.Two sessional orders were adopted by the House on 17 February 2010. One is about the postponement of the first reading of a member’s bill. The other increases from four to six the number of members’ bills that may be set down on the Order Paper for their first reading.From time to time the House makes orders that supplement or suspend Standing Orders in the current session of Parliament. They should be read alongside the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.You can read the Hansard of the House adopting the sessional orders here: Standing Orders, Sessional.To find out more about members’ bills or Standing Orders and sessional orders, see the related documents panel on this page.New Zealand Parliament

Sign above door of the Debating Chamber. Photo: Office of the Clerk.

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8 March 2010

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• Members’ bill ballot
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• Order Paper
• Parliamentary rules

A call is going out for people needing funding for research and other projects to help with New Zealand’s number one disability – hearing impairment – to apply to the Oticon Foundation now.The Oticon Foundation in New Zealand is seeking applications for funding for projects to help the hearing impaired. The deadline is Wednesday 31 March 2010.“The Foundation considers proposals large and small. Our main aim is to back research and other projects that increase knowledge about hearing and hearing loss, help remedy hearing loss and break down the stigma of hearing loss,” says Karen Pullar, Secretary to the Trustees of the Oticon Foundation.The Oticon Foundation is a major backer of the Oticon Foundation Hearing Education Centre at the University of Auckland, and is funding a major piece of research into the prevention of hearing loss during ear surgery being conducted by the University of Canterbury.“The Foundation’s support of both Universities is part of our long term commitment to promoting research and dissemination of information about hearing loss,” says Ms Pullar.“We are pleased to announce that new audiologist, Kate Jepson has been awarded the Oticon Foundation Audiology Prize for the best Master of Audiology dissertation at the University of Auckland.”Kate’s project, supervised by Grant Searchfield, Mike Sanders and Kei Kobayashi, investigated the use of Auditory Training Programmes in the management of tinnitus.More information about Oticon Foundation grants is available from: http://www.oticon.org.nz/soundscapes.htm, and how to apply is available from: http://www.oticon.org.nz.Applications for 2010 Oticon Foundation grants must be in by 31 March 2010. Successful grant recipients will be notified by 30 June.The Oticon Foundation in New Zealand was established in October 1976. It is a charitable trust of Oticon New Zealand Limited and aims to improve the lives of the hearing impaired in New Zealand through communication and knowledge. It is committed to finding better solutions to hearing loss and strives to increase public awareness and understanding of hearing impairment.

You are invited to a COMMUNITY MEETING On the Auckland Social Policy Forum With Elizabeth Rowe and Dr Emma Davies

• Elizabeth Rowe was the author of the research report for the Royal Commission on Social Well‐Being for the Auckland Region.
• Elizabeth was General Manager of the NZ Social Policy Agency.
• Dr Emma Davies has worked for 20 years in the interface between research, practice and policy in government and nongovernment sectors.
• Emma is the Programme Director ‐ Social Development for the Institute of Public Policy, AUT.

Date: Monday 15 March 2010Time: 12 midday to 2 pmPlace: Taitamariki Hall, Auburn Reserve, Auburn Street (at the end of Como Street) Takapuna, North ShoreFor details, see:www.passing‐go.org

Yvonne Powley,North Shore Community and Social Services Inc.Ph. 486-4820Yvonne@nscss.org.nz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.nscss.org.nz

Carol RyanRaeburn HousePh. 486-8941carol@raeburnhouse.org.nz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.raeburnhouse.org.nz

Photos By Helen Williamsom

Last weeks High Tea Charity fund raising event for the PositiveNZ Trust put a smile on everyone’s face.Northcote MP Jonathan Coleman was just one of the supporters in the Health & Education Sector.Informative discussion included members from NorthShore Community & Social Services,Child,Youth & Family,Brae Cottage Rest Clinic and many more concerned public representatives.Artist G.Wright inspired attendees with his live artistic interpretation of the Historic, Stately Stafford Villa.An Auction for the finished artwork will be planned for late April.

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