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April update from DCM - together we can end homelessness
- Downtown Community Ministry
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line-height:150% !important; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ .headerContainer .mcnTextContent,.headerContainer .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:16px !important; line-height:150% !important; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ .bodyContainer .mcnTextContent,.bodyContainer .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:16px !important; line-height:150% !important; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ .footerContainer .mcnTextContent,.footerContainer .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:14px !important; line-height:150% !important; } } Celebrating our neighbours Last month, New Zealanders were encouraged to connect with their neighbours during Neighbours Week. In the wake of events in Christchurch, many people reflected afresh on what it means to be a good neighbour, and expressed a commitment to showing kindness or manaakitanga to their neighbours. Here at DCM we have a number of neighbours who have become part of team DCM. From his physio practice next door to DCM, Jeff from Tiaki Wellington enjoyed listening to DCM staff and taumai singing our daily waiata outside in our courtyard. One day he came to visit us and to learn more about our work with people who are experiencing homelessness. Jeff could immediately see how he could lift up our taumai, especially those who are rough sleeping on hard ground, carrying heavy loads on their backs and dealing with multiple health challenges. And so he began offering physio sessions here at DCM. Jeff is able to help with a range of different issues, from neck or back pain, foot or knee issues, sore hips or shoulders, and other physical ailments. He joins DCM's growing pool of amazing health volunteers such as dentists, ear and eye doctors. Another of our neighbours is Neville. When Neville moved in to the apartment block next door, he came over to introduce himself to us. He offered to help us in any way he could. It turns out Neville is quite the handyman, and he has been a big help to us at DCM. If we need something fixed, installed or replaced, we just give Neville a call and he comes straight over. In our 50th birthday year, we are acknowledging the many Wellingtonians who are part of the "together" in our byline - "together we can end homelessness" - and this month we lift up our neighbours for their commitment to our mahi. <!-- --> Sharing our stories We love sharing stories about our work and the difference it makes in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Whether it is through stories on our website, welcoming visitors here at DCM and speaking to them face-to-face, or through printed stories – it is such a pleasure to give you, our supporters, an insight in to the success that you make possible. Because together we CAN end homelessness! This month we have taken delivery of a new printed brochure, made possible by the generosity of several committed supporters of our work. We would love to share this brochure with you, and to have you share it with your networks. We encourage you to come down to DCM to pick up some copies, and to support us in getting the message out to the people of Wellington – that we can all play our part in ending homelessness in our very special corner of Aotearoa New Zealand. <!-- --> We need your books DCM would appreciate your quality secondhand books for our annual Bookfair on Saturday 17 August. From May, you can take them directly to our sorting facility on Shelly Bay Road on Thursdays or Saturdays from 9:30am - 1:00pm. Large quantities welcome, and if you have any spare banana boxes or if you can collect some from your local supermarket for us, these would be especially welcome as we have a shortfall! The door to the sorting unit is directly off Shelly Bay Road, across the street from Chocolate Fish Cafe. <!-- --> What can I do? Become a regular donor to DCM - visit our website and Support DCM Deliver your books to Shelly Bay Next month we will be contacting people about volunteering for the DCM Bookfair. If you like to join our team of Bookfair volunteers, please email events@dcm.org.nz Have you encouraged your dentist to volunteer at our dental service and do you know any dental assistants who would like to join team DCM? Our Foodbank is currently short of tinned meals, soup and canned fish - bring these items into DCM any week day or to our donation bin at New World Chaffers Do you know others who would love to learn more about DCM and our work with people who are experiencing homelessness? Encourage them to join our mailing list for monthly updates during our 50th birthday year. <!-- --> Read More Success Stories <!-- --> Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive <!-- --> Copyright © 2019 DCM. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: DCMPO Box 6133Marion SqWellington, Wellington 6011 New ZealandAdd us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
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Resident Medical Officers strike – 29 April to 4 May
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- A number of our Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) union will withdraw their services from 8am Monday 29 April to 8am Saturday 4 May.
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NZRDA Junior Doctors Strike 29 April – 4 May
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- NZRDA Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) will be striking for five days from 8am Monday 29 April to 8am Saturday 4 May.
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Ask the experts: An overview of immunisation in NZ
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- Immunisations have been in the news a lot recently. Everyone has an opinion, but is it an informed opinion?How do you know you are doing the best for your whānau?
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94,000 fewer plastic food containers to landfill each year
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- Hutt Hospital patients are being served a dose of environmentalism as a change to crockery will see 94,000 fewer plastic containers wasted every year.
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Just a little off the top - at Te Whare Ahuru
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- People receiving mental health support are buzzing about the free haircuts being provided by local student barbers and hairdressers.
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Just a little off the top…
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- People receiving mental health support are buzzing about the free haircuts being provided by local student barbers and hairdressers.
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Resident Medical Officers to strike – 29 April to 4 May
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- DHBs have received notice that Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) union will undertake strike action around the country.
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An empathetic ear for expectant mums
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- Ongoing efforts by maternal mental health specialists and the Women’s Health Service are seeing more expectant mothers receiving the support they need.
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One in 10 people uncomfortable questioning doctors
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- One in 10 Kiwis don’t feel comfortable asking their doctor about whether a treatment or test is necessary, according to a recent survey.
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Hutt Hospital patient menu hits national headlines
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- Hutt Hospital's kitchen has been in news around the country this week for its brilliant new patient menu. Check out our staff on Seven Sharp and Stuff.co.nz here.
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Local Artist Paints Memory-Murals for Kenepuru Hospital
- Wellington Health Foundation
- A gallery of bright, bold and uniquely Kiwi-inspired works by local artist Rachel Benefield was unveiled today at Kenepuru Hospital.
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Advance Care Planning Day
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- Advance Care Planning Day is being observed around the country today to encourage people to think about, talk about and plan for their future and end-of-life care.
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NZRDA strike notice withdrawn
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- The Resident Doctors Association has withdrawn a strike notice planned for later this month. The strike would have seen Resident Medical Officers, who are members of the NZRDA, strike around the country from April 15 to April 18.
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Feeding patients to go high-tech in Wellington
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- Wellington will soon become the second of only two regions in New Zealand with access to equipment that improves the placement and stability of feeding tubes.
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Resident Medical Officers to strike – 15-18 April
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
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Change of Model in Home and Community Support Services from April 1, 2019
- Hutt Valley District Health Board
- From April 1 Access Community Health and Nurse Maude are to jointly provide home and community support services for people over 65 years in the Hutt Valley, Wellington and Kapiti regions.
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