COSS NEWS BULLETIN
November / Whiringa-â-rangi 2013
COSS News is published by The Council of Social Services in Christchurch with the generous support of the Canterbury Community
Trust, the Lottery Grants Board and the Christchurch City Council.
Welcome to the Nov ember COSS newsletter. The December COSS newsletter deadline will be Wednesday
27th November. If you have an item that you would like to see in the newsletter you can email that to
newsletter@ccoss.org.nz
COSS COMMENT:
Kia ora koutou
COSS has moved – again! Along with all the other Community House tenants we are now upstairs at Unit 3,
575 Colombo St. That’s in the Hunting and Fishing shop building not far from South City. Do pop in and see
us. Our thanks to the groups that offered us and other CCH tenants temporary accommodation before we
found this building where we could all be together. We won’t be here long, as Community House is planning to
move to a long-term home in March.
Di has left us – darn! We’ve sadly farewelled Di from the COSS office, as she was lured to TPA with the offer
of a full-time position. Thank you so much Di for your excellent work for COSS and also for being such a great
person to share the office with. (Hint to funders – we have the work to sustain a full-time position, we just need
the resources …. )
At our recent AGM we reported the findings of our latest evaluation survey. Many thanks to all those who
took part. The results showed a continuing high level of satisfaction with COSS. The survey, which covered
2010 – 2012, showed slightly lower levels of access of COSS services (hardly surprising given the challenges
of those years) and also a slight decline in but still very high levels of satisfaction – for instance, 94% satisfaction with the newsletter; 82% satisfaction with the provision of support and advice; and 77% satisfaction with
seminars and forums we provide. 72% of respondents said that their organisation was better able to do its
work as a result of the work we do.
I recently got to attend the NZCOSS hui for coordinators or managers of COSS and other community networks
that are members of NZCOSS. It was great to meet up with colleagues from other parts of the country and also to hear speakers presenting on a great range of practical subjects relating to the sector. Their presentations will soon be on the NZCOSS website.
In an exciting initiative at the University of Canterbury, students are being encouraged to undertake “service
learning” as part of their studies. This involves students doing practical work in the community and gaining academic credits for doing so. Come along to our next Brown Paper Bag lunchtime seminar to learn more –
see p.9 for more information.
Do remember to let us know your news and notices – this newsletter is your resource.
Ka kite,
Sharon
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Fears, Constraints and Contracts
Guest speakers at the COSS AGM, Dr Sandra Grey and Dr Charles Sedgwick, spoke about their recent research into the ability of civil society organisations to have a voice in political debate in New Zealand.
Voluntary sector organisations play a very important role in New Zealand society. We can speak out on issues
that others may not be able to talk freely about. We have expert opinions on a wide variety of issues. Getting
unbiased information out to interested parties is very important for our society.
The research took the form of a survey of voluntary sector organisations in late 2009. It looked at the interaction of the sector with government decision-making processes and any impact that government funding had on
this.
Responses showed that organisations see themselves as having a major role to play in democratic decisionmaking by speaking up for the most marginalised in our society; ensuring policy meets the real needs of New
Zealanders; and ensuring a better society. They also highlighted that the role of the sector in public debate
has not been actively welcomed by governments in recent decades. Respondents said that the nature of their
relationship with the state has contributed to an environment in which debate is discouraged in some cases
and barely tolerated in others.
The researchers found that the ‘contract’ relationship between many of the respondents and the government
was a major discouragement to debate. The terms of the contract are set by the funder, who specifies the duration, outcomes and sanctions for non-compliance. Responses to the survey showed that the mechanism of
the contract generates fear, focuses minds on the survival of the fittest and forces the attention of the organisations onto meeting the demands of the government funders. Public debate becomes sidelined in this dynamic.
In some instances public debate was explicitly prohibited in the contracts – 15% of respondents reported that
they had gag clauses in their contracts. Respondents without overt gag clauses still felt inhibited from speaking out because they did not want to draw attention to themselves or create distrust that may jeopardise contract negotiations.
Our presenters concluded that insufficient knowledge exists about the economic inputs/outputs and outcomes
provided by voluntary sector organisations regardless of whether they have contracts or not. As a result insufficient value and recognition is given to the sector, and minimal contributions are sought on key issues in processes such as task forces, ministerial working groups, etc. Our sector plays a unique and crucial role in New
Zealand. Our contribution to political decision-making is currently undervalued and under-utilised. We are under-resourced and therefore undermined. Government needs to value us more.
“Fears, constraints and contracts: The democractic rality for New Zealand’s community and voluntary sector”, Dr Sandra
Grey and Dr Charles Sedgwick, 2013. Download it at http://www.communityresearch.org.nz/research/fears-constraintsand-contracts-the-democratic-reality-for-new-zealands-community-and-voluntary-sector/
“The Contract State and Constrained Democracy”, (Policy Quarterly, Vol 9, Issue 3, Aug 2013) is an academic journal
article based on the research. Download it at http://igps.victoria.ac.nz/publications/files/91e4d1ad9d7.pdf
Latest findings about the non-profit sector in New Zealand
The Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University has released a report comparing data from
the non-profit sector in 16 countries including New Zealand.
It shows that:
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Volunteer and paid workers in the non-profit sector are 10.6% of New Zealand’s workforce.
The non-profit sector contributes 5.3% of New Zealand’s GDP.
67% of the sector’s income comes from fees, 9% from government and 24% from philanthropic giving.
For the full report, including comparisons with the other countries in the study, see http://ccss.jhu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/downloads/2013/04/JHU_Global-Civil-Society-Volunteering_FINAL_3.2013.pdf
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Lester M. Salamon, S. Wojciech Sokolowski, Megan A. Haddock, and Helen S. Tice, The State of Global Civil Society and
Volunteering:
Latest findings from the implementation of the UN Nonprofit Handbook. Working Paper No. 49. (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies, 2012)
Putting an NGO perspective to CERA
Kia ora from the panNGO delegates,
It’s been a steep learning curve for us at the CERA Community Wellbeing Planners Group and the Psychosocial Subcommittee. Fortunately, that’s also meant that we’ve been free to ask a lot of questions and challenge
some of the usual business.
Note on the groups:
The Psychosocial Subcommittee is a subcommittee that reports to the Community Wellbeing Planning Group. It has been
operating since very soon after the earthquakes. One of the main things that this group has been focusing on as of late is
the Psychosocial Recovery Plan.
The Community Wellbeing Planning Group is a technical advisory group that gets to hear from the Psychosocial Subcommittee (“Community Resilience”) and other subgroups (Labour Market Recovery Programme and the Construction
Sector Workforce Plan, Building Better Public and Community Facilities, Sport and Recreation, Heritage Programme, Arts
and Culture Programme, Residential Red Zone, Residential Rebuild Programme, Community Wellbeing Programme of
Works: Housing, Vulnerable Sub-group, Safer Christchurch...). There are varying degrees of opportunity for feedback.
The panNGO support panel is the group that the panNGO delegates report to. It is comprised of two representatives from
each of the following networks: One Voice Te Reo Kotahi, Council of Social Services, Social Service Providers Aotearoa,
youth networks, and older persons’ networks.
For those of you who haven’t been able to get updates from us at various meetings or forums, we wanted to
send out a quick update about some of the things we’ve been working on through the CERA Community Wellbeing Planners Group and the Psychosocial Subcommittee.
Here a few key topics:
NGO Accommodation
What we’ve done:
We presented two case studies and a wealth of anecdotes to the CERA Community Wellbeing Planners group
to highlight the challenges and uncertainty that many NGOs are facing, sometimes unnecessarily. As a result
of this, we were connected to staff in Effective Governance Services to gain some clarity and to get key stakeholders in the same room together, particularly where Christchurch Community House is concerned. We’ve
also been in touch with the inter-Church forum, who are interested in being able to offer some NGOs office
space as they rebuild.
What’s left:
All the issues haven’t been resolved for Community House yet, and there are still many other NGOs who haven’t had their needs addressed. We still need to get a clearer picture of sector needs (probably quantitatively)
in order to push this issue further. The panNGO support panel is developing a survey that may provide us with
some of this data.
Psychosocial feedback
What we’ve done:
When the Psychosocial Subcommittee put forth drafts of the Programme of Action and strategy, we worked
through the panNGO support panel to circulate those documents. We collated responses to present a final
submission through One Voice Reo Kotahi. In the process, we also contacted NGOs who had been suggested
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as key stakeholders to clarify whether or not they were aware that they were being considered in particular
roles.
What’s left:
The outcome of this work will be the production of a paper, by CERA, that will be sent off to Cabinet. We have
continually offered our input with the aim of ensuring that people are put first, that the goal is holistic wellbeing,
and that communities can truly lead their recovery. The last part has come through *overwhelmingly* from
consultation with our sector — that NGOs have the expertise and leadership to ensure that this is a success.
We will continue to advocate for these things, and will try to connect CERA and NGOs when the goals of the
strategy become clearer beyond government-funded agencies.
Vulnerable groups
What we’ve done:
CERA has done an incredible job of putting together a Community Wellbeing Index. We were able to share
parts of this with the sector early on upon request. Later, we were able to help ensure that representatives
from key NGO networks were able to participate in the large-scale discussion around well-being and vulnerability at the end of June. As work around the layering of vulnerable group categories has been presented to
the Psychosocial Committee, we’ve consulted with the panNGO support panel to find out how the data sits
against our organisations’ lived experiences — and we’ve communicated the feedback we’ve received back to
the subcommittee.
Maori NGOs
What we’ve done:
Wendy in particular has worked with CERA and Maori networks in Canterbury to help put systems in place
that ensure that the voices of Maori NGOs are heard and their needs taken into account in the rebuild process.
What’s left:
Watch this space! This has been an ongoing process for all NGOs, and one we’ll no doubt hear more about.
Two-way communication
What we’ve done:
We have sometimes been surprised to find out about the work that is being done within CERA to help the sector or communicate to the sector. We’ve been really pleased that so many people at CERA have taken an interest in NGOs and the well-being of the NGO sector. We’ve been adamant, however, that our organisations
and network s need to be treated with dignity and respect — and for that reason, cannot be seen as a one-way
vessel. Many of those whom we have spoken with have been receptive to this.
What’s left:
We’ve been really fortunate to be able to initiate or facilitate some conversations either with the Community
Wellbeing Planners Group, the Psychosocial Subcommittee, or with the panNGO support panel and the groups
that they represent. We want to see these conversations become a regular part of engagement with NGOs.
We know many of the other people we work with agree, so we will continue to insist that this be part of the
norm.
Kind regards,
Sara and Wendy
If there are topics or issues regarding NGOs that you would like the delegates to raise with CERA, then please
contact COSS or one of the other networks that are part of the PanNGO Support Panel.
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SECTOR NEWS & NOTICES
Report on New Act for Incorporated Societies
The Law Commission is recommending that Parliament enact a modern statute for incorporated societies to
replace the current statute, which is more than 100 years old. Its Report 'A New Act for Incorporated Societies'
was recently tabled in Parliament. The full Report, including a summary, can be found on the Commission’s
website at http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/project/review-incorporated-societies-act-1908/report .
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Community Research
Communities in Christchurch and the organisations that work with them have learnt a lot since the devastating
earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.
The experiences and insights gained have been recorded in many different forms, including everything from
personal narratives, structured research through to academic analysis.
The Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre is creating a special collection so
that all community-based research relevant to communities can be easily found and accessed by as many
people as possible.
They are creating a webpage(s) as a central storage place for research that is scattered around. As people
around the country access the website, the Centre will also offer a way to make sure lessons are spread far
and wide.
Research can be added to the collection by uploading to the Centre's research database, or through a link to a
report or other resource available elsewhere on the web.
Community Research is working on this new collection with the Healthy Christchurch network and Council of
Social Services Christchurch. The Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre plan
to launch the collection at their AGM. You are most welcome to come along on 18th November at 4.30 pm to
the South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo St. RSVP to communications@communityresearch.org.nz .
Contact the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre if you have done research or
know of something you think is relevant (communications@communityresearch.org.nz ) - the Centre would
love to hear from you.
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Faith Housing Appraisal
In June 2013, 80 people representing organisations from faith-based groups across various denominations,
not-for-profit NGO's, community groups, Christian trusts, business and local and central government, voiced
their corporate support for a collaborative response to try and meet some of the need for social and community
housing in Canterbury. There was recognition of the uniqueness which the faith-based sector brings with its
history of operating as a 'not-for-profit' providing supportive services to meet need including the proven value
wrap around services and the fostering of genuine community building and healthy outcomes.
Faith Housing Appraisal was born out of this and consists of a small team who have been given the task of researching available data, identifying present and future key stakeholders with a willingness to work collaboratively with others, and to provide various possible solutions to meet the need. The Faith Housing Appraisal
project team is Tim Weir (Delta Community Support Trust), Nick Greenwood (Grace Vineyard Church, Business Support), Faith Dudgshun (Administrator) and Roelant Hofmans (Business Analyst, GoodCents).
This is a massive undertaking which can be achieved as we pool our resource and actively seek some practical and creative ways to actually ‘DO’ social housing. Contact us if you want to be involved, have any form or
resource or wish to help in any way.
e:
m:
admin@faithhousing.org.nz (03) 974 1228
P O Box 7007, Sydenham, Christchurch 8240
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Lifeline volunteers needed.
LifeLine is looking for volunteers to train as telephone counsellors. Training courses start February 2014 so go
to www.lifelinechch.org.nz or email enquiries to train@lifeline.co.nz or phone 366 6742. Be part of a caring
community and give back through volunteering at LifeLine.
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Christchurch Community House has moved
The site of Community House’s temporary home in Tuam St is required by CERA for redevelopment and so a
new temporary home was needed. You can now find it at Unit 3, 575 Colombo St, upstairs in the Hamill’s
Fishing & Hunting shop building and near South City. Apart from finding all the Community House tenants
there, there is a small meeting room available for hire and of course you can still access all the other services
that Community House offers non-profit sector groups. Contact Mike or Eileen on 365 3139.
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White Ribbon Campaign
White Ribbon is a global campaign led by men who condemn violence against women and want to take action.
The simplest step is wearing a white ribbon as a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent
about violence towards women.
November is White Ribbon month, when hundreds of events take place all around New Zealand, including the
White Ribbon Ride, where motorcyclists travel the length of the country promoting the campaign. You can find
events happening in Christchurch and Canterbury here: http://whiteribbon.org.nz/act/events/listings/ (Tip: Find
South Is events quickly - go to the bottom of the page and scroll up.)
A White Ribbon event will take place at the Men’s Hub Te Whare a Tāne, 357 Gloucester St., Tue 19 Nov between 2.30 – 4.30pm. If you like an excuse to get your bike out (peddle or otherwise) then be sure to come
along and have a cuppa/sausage.
For more information and to order resources, go to www.whiteribbon.org.nz
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Tenants Protection Association
Tuesday 19th November 2013, 4pm – 6pm
Oxford Tce Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Oxford Tce & Madras Streets, Christchurch
RSVP by 15th November 2013 (for catering purposes) to projectsupport@tpa.org.nz or ph 379 2297.
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South Island Palliative Care Forum
10am - 3pm (morning tea from 9.30am), 26 November 2013
The Atrium, The Oak Room, 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch
I am pleased to confirm the next meeting date for the South Island Palliative Care Forum, 26 November
Christchurch. The day will be facilitated by Carole Heatly, CEO, Southern DHB and follows on from the
previous conversations held in June. The purpose is to support South Island palliative care regional collaboration and to identify, agree and establish a framework to work within.
To RSVP or for more information please contact Ana Rolleston by email
ana.rolleston@southerncancernetwork.org.nz or phone 021 250 9000.
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HAVE YOUR SAY
COSS alerts readers to consultation processes or lobbying initiatives that we think are of particular relevance to the social
services sector or to non-profit organisations. However you can keep an eye out for issues of importance to you or your
organisation by regularly visiting the following websites:
Christchurch City Council consultations: http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay/index.aspx
Central government consultations: http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/SC/BusSum/0/c/6/00DBHOH_BSC_SCALL_1Bills-before-select-committees.htm
District Plan Review
The Council is reviewing the district plan for Christchurch and wants to know what's important to residents now
and in the future, as it weighs up a raft of issues and competing demands.
Work is already underway on drafting the initial set of chapters of the plan – the ones relating to Christchurch’s
recovery. Notification of the first chapters will take place in the new year, with a specific date still to be determined. The remaining, non-recovery chapters are expected to be completed by the end of the next Council
term, in late 2016. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or feedback on the District Plan Review, please email
dpreview@ccc.govt.nz
The Finding the Balance booklet, recently delivered to residents, has lots of information about the review. It's
available at service centres, libraries and many cafes, or contact DPReview@ccc.govt.nz for more copies. People can also be part of an online conversation, at http://www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/
Further information about the review is at
http://ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/districtplanning/districtplanreview/index.aspx
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Share a Queer Idea : A rainbow community vision workshop
Thursday 7 November 2013, 6.30 – 9.30pm at The Seminar Room, Room L233, CPIT, Madras St
Do you identify with or support the GLBTIQ/Rainbow Communities of Greater Christchurch and Canterbury?
Come along and share your ideas for the recovery and future development of Canterbury’s Rainbow Communities!
RSVP by Sunday 3 November. To register, please contact: Richard Tankersley, Chairperson, The UpRising
Charitable Trust uprisingtrust@gmail.com
Free parking on Madras St and also on the Barbadoes St side of the campus. Do not park in supermarket carpark.
More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/201284243387391/?context=create
Facilitated and funded by the UpRising Trust in conjunction with the NZ AIDS Foundation and Q'topia.
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Accessible New Zealand petition
Kia ora everyone
The Earthquake Disability leadership Group is pleased to launch a petition to promote an accessible New Zealand last week. I would be exceptionally grateful if you could sign the petition by clicking on the link below and
sharing this link with as many people as you can.
https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/we-request-the-government-urgently-take-all-appropriate-measuresto-ensure-full-access-to-public-and-commercial-buildings-for-disabled-people-especially-for-new-buildings-inthe-christchurch-rebuild
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“We, the undersigned, request the House of Representatives to urgently take all appropriate measures
to ensure full access to public and commercial buildings for disabled people especially for new buildings in the Christchurch rebuild”
For the Earthquake Disability leadership Group this means equality in access and that all people, including disabled are able to enter, exit and move through a building in the same way as everybody else
does.
We require all buildings in Christchurch and Canterbury particularly new buildings to be accessible so
that everyone including disabled people can use the building fully.
Current legislation allows for minimum standard which mean in some circumstances disabled people
cannot access parts of a building or do so through a different route.
Reviewing the legislation in the building regime is essential. In the meantime we are asking for government to ensure that equality in access is achieved regardless of the current legislation.
We acknowledge that the Earthquake Disability Leadership Group knows that Christchurch is currently
the focus but believes a truly accessible rebuild will have extremely positive ramifications for all buildings around the country. Christchurch will be a model that all New Zealanders can use and disabled
people will be fully included in the city.
The petition will also be sent to as many disability related agencies as possible as well as the wider community
organisations. Please feel free to distribute further to these places also or let me know so I can be in contact.
Please also post this link on your Facebook page and share it widely.
Please contact me if you have any questions. The EDLG hands over the petition to Mojo Mathers with cross
party support on the 2nd December, International Day of Disabled Persons. It is imperative that we have as
many signatures as possible and thank you so much for your support
Take good care
Ruth
Ruth Jones
Kanohi ki te Kanohi Consultancy
Phone 03 3548308
Mobile 0274408573
Email jonesr@xtra.co.nz
Skype ruth.miriama.jones
RESOURCES FOR YOU, YOUR COMMUNITY OR YOUR CLIENTS
New web resource launched in fight against sex abuse
A web portal launched recently will provide a unique new resource for information and support for all New Zealanders affected by sexual abuse or offending.
The Harbour is designed for use by people actually or potentially affected by sexual abuse, actual or potential
offenders and people who may be concerned about the welfare of others. It provides help line numbers for immediate support as well as advice on how to identify or seek help in responding to concerning behavior, she
said.
The Harbour will extend its reach to encompass nationwide service provision details over the coming months.
The Harbour’s development has been led jointly by three agencies, SAFE, HELP and Rape Prevention Education supported by Child Youth and Family and Community Services at the Ministry of Social Development. It
also had generous support from the Lottery Grants Board.
The Harbour can be visited at www.theharbour.org.nz
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HEAL CHRISTCHURCH
Heal Christchurch is taking place as an event, running over two days in November as gift of free health care for
the people of Christchurch and Canterbury.
For the weekend of Sat 9 – Sun 10 November 2013, a group of over 20 health care practitioners are volunteering their time and expertise to support the people of Christchurch in their recovery from the Canterbury earthquakes. The venue is the conference centre of the YMCA Christchurch – Hereford Street and all ages, including families are welcome.
All appointments are one on one with a therapist and take around 30 minutes. Many of the therapists are travelling from throughout New Zealand and Australia and each are professionals in the fields of chiropractic, naturopathic, therapeutic massage and herbal medicine. Their focused support is on the management and relief
of stress related illnesses; headaches, anxiety, insomnia, depression and mood swings.
The inaugural Heal Christchurch event took place in March 2012, at the Geodome on Hagley Park where over
70 practitioners tended care to approximately 1100 people, with a follow-up survey indicating that 93% benefitted from the event. The organisers of this event which runs under a charitable trust are today convinced the
needs of the people of our city are even greater than in 2012 and are coming together once again to offer their
help.
The stresses of daily life are made even greater as Christchurch manages the challengers of exhausting network of road works, the ongoing resettlement of homes, jobs and schools, along with the constant changes of
what were familiar landscapes and community environments. Insurance issues for rebuild and repairs still
dominate many households with couples and family relationships relentlessly tested.
Many of the practitioners attending Heal Christchurch are Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) trained. NET is a
mind-body technique that can help find and correct abnormal physiological patterns that develop as a consequence of significant traumatic events. These patterns emerge at times of great or prolonged stress, such as
those caused by the Christchurch earthquakes. Sleep disorders, body aches, digestive upset, mood swings,
depression and anxiety are typical of the dysfunctional symptoms that can occur.
Key Sponsors for the event include Red Seal, NET Australia and Alexanders. Further support is acknowledged for contributions by Blackmores, Loveday Chiropractic – Nelson, The Little Printing Company, Hanmer
Springs Thermal Reserve and the YMCA Christchurch.
Appointments for you, your family or your friends can be made today online through www.healchristchurch.net.
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0800 Hungry is up and running again, but in a new location. New Address: 15 Waterman Place , Ferrymead,
Christchurch. Website is http://www.0800hungry.org and you can call 0800 Hungry (0800 486 4279)
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CURTAIN BANK CLOSING FOR SUMMER
Time to remind your clients and staff that the Curtain Bank will be closing for the summer on 14th November
2013 so don’t leave it until the last week to come in. We have had heaps of curtain donations this year and our
shelves are overflowing so if you need more vouchers let me know. The Curtain Bank will reopen Mid March
2014.
Gayle Katene
Curtain Bank Coordinator
Community Energy Action
Unit 8, 310 Wilsons Road, Waltham
Phone 03 379 6959 | Mobile 027 446 9983
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RESOURCES FOR YOUR ORGANISATION OR GROUP
Stepping through Transitions: Management, leadership and governance in not-for-profit organisations
By Judith McMorland and Ljiljana Eraković. Published by CGO Transitions Ltd.,
A comprehensive study of organisational development in New Zealand not-for-profit organisations, richly illustrated with local examples. An easy to read, analysis of development issues and practical, effective tools to
help people make sense of change and transition, this is a MUST buy book for anyone involved in management, leadership or governance in NFPs in New Zealand.
$39 incl p&p. Order at http://www.cgotransitions.co.nz/book
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The Monarch Centre Group Room
You can have the use of this great room for a small cost of $40 per half day. Seats up to 20 - 25 comfortably.
Available for use: Data projector, screen, whiteboard, TV, DVD player, large round table, trestle table, Urn,
Toaster oven etc.
Phone Kathy 377 5401. The Monarch Centre is situated at 456 Colombo Street, Sydenham
FORUMS / TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT
COSS Brown Paper Bag lunchtime seminar:
“Students Learning in the Community”.
With Candice Prebble and Stephen Hardman, University of Canterbury
Candice and Stephen will be talking about how they are building links between the non-profit sector and the
university so that students can have the opportunity to learn through carrying out practical work and projects in
non-profit agencies and community groups.
Join us for coffee and bring your lunch to hear how it all works: the sort of projects that students can do, the
benefits for non-profit agencies and community groups, the benefits for students, and how to find students for
your project or agency.
Tuesday 19th November 2013, 12 noon to 1.30pm.
Oxford Tce Baptist Church Lounge, 288 Oxford Tce, Christchurch.
BYO Lunch, tea and coffee supplied. Gold coin donation appreciated
Inquiries to: 366 2050 or sharon@ccoss.org.nz
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Not for Profit Management Courses
What fosters the growth of leadership in our communities and community organisations? There are likely
many answers to that question as we think about what has supported each one of us to lead from wherever we
are: in our families, neighbourhoods, workplaces, networks and more formal community development or
community organisation initiatives. What has been found from research is that three factors often support leadership learning and growth within a community context:
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Collaborative learning as peers, reflecting on practice and inquiring together to find effective pathways
forward
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Engagement with different ways of thinking and new ideas for responding to the complex issues we
face
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Opportunities to try out new ideas in practice and take on new roles, often stretching ourselves outside
our comfort zones.
These three factors might be present in a very informal way in how a strong community group or not-for-profit
organisation functions. When any one of the ingredients is lacking, we might look to external learning resources or simply notice how we could make better use of what we already have. It’s a bit like an unstable triangle that shifts and changes over time, as we try to bring out the leader in everyone.
The Unitec learning community (Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management) is designed to support the
growth of community leadership and organisational capability. It’s success over the last 15 years across NZ
and the Pacific can be contributed at least in part to its design around these three adult learning principles,
practiced in a highly interactive, supportive learning environment. This year we had a great intake of new students in Christchurch who have completed their Values Based Management and Leadership in the Not for
Profit Sector course. Next year’s timetable is out, and includes course offerings in Christchurch of:
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Governance 26-28 February and 26-28 March 2014
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Values Based Management and Leadership in the Not for Profit Sector 9-11 April and 21 – 23 May
2014
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People Motivation, Management and Volunteerism 25-27 June and 23-25 July 2014
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Community Funding and Entrepreneurship 3-5 September and 1-3 October 2014
For those wanting to start on the programme, the Values Based Management and Leadership in the Not for
Profit Sector is the suggested starting course.
For more information, contact Lindsay Jeffs on lindsay@csbec.or.nz or go to www.nfp.unitec.ac.nz .
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ANZASW Forum:
An overview of what’s happening in family violence Prevention in Canterbury
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Canterbury Family Violence Prevention Campaign - Eve Lafferty
White Ribbon Day 25th November - White Ribbon Ride – Carol Carlisle
Where: City Mission Hereford Street
When: 11 November 2013, 5.30 – 7pm
Light refreshments - Gold coin donation. RSVP to: rebeccagrooby@gmail.com
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Canterbury Alcohol Symposium 2013
The development of Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs) across Canterbury has brought alcohol stakeholders together across the region. They are recognised as an important tool for reducing alcohol-related harm but are
only one part of an armoury of interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm.
The morning session will look at a broad range of new developments in harm reduction, both internationally
and across New Zealand, that can underpin a harm-minimising Local Alcohol Policy.
The afternoon session will bring together alcohol stake-holders to look at what they would like to see in a Canterbury Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy to fulfil the well-being and the wider needs of the Canterbury Region.
Participants will be grouped by their professional and personal interests on the day.
When: Thursday 7th November 2013, 9:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Where: The Atrium Oak Room, Hagley Netball Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue, Hagley Park, Christchurch
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For more information contact Stuart Dodd, Alcohol Harm Minimisation Coordinator, Community and Public
Health. Stuart.Dodd@cdhb.health.nz
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Canterbury Co-Existing Problems Symposium 2013
Friday November 8, 2013, 9am – 4.30pm, Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Avenue, Christchurch
Are you seeking to develop your knowledge of co-existing problems? Working with people with co-existing
mental health and addiction problems is a challenge facing mental health and the addictions services in New
Zealand and overseas. The co-occurrence of these problems adds complexity to assessment, care planning
treatment and recovery. We are all charged with addressing the needs of CEP clients in a person centred, coordinated and effective way. Come hear the experts in this fascinating field describe their strategies and successes.
Registration –
 People Working in Health - $75.00
 Non Health Staff - $100.00
(Registration fee includes GST and all refreshments provided)
For a registration form please contact cathy.king@cdhb.health.nz
For further information please contact joan.taylor@cdhb.health.nz
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The Diploma in Child Protection Studies
The New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection Studies is a specialised training offered solely by Child Matters.
It is nationally recognised, NZQA accredited at a tertiary level (Level 5), and is designed to provide an advanced and practical understanding of child protection and child advocacy.
The New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection Studies is taught over one year, structured as a blend of self
guided study alongside six compulsory 1-week classroom blocks throughout the year. These compulsory
classroom blocks will be held in Hamilton and Auckland in 2014.
For more information see http://www.childmatters.org.nz/38/training-programmes/diploma
FUNDING
CERA funding: Rotary has been asked by Cera to help strengthen communities and have a web site
at www.rotaryneighbourhood.org.nz They have been established to support locally initiated projects that contribute to wards improving wellbeing and building resilient communities and neighbourhoods’. Applicants to the
fund can apply for up to $500 for small neighbourhood events and up to $4,000 for larger community events.
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John Ilott Charitable Trust Closes Sunday 10 November 2013
Purposes funded: 1. Newly formed groups and organisations needing a little 'seed money' 2. Literacy and
reading knowledge 3. Sexual Education 4. Parents 5. Babies and pre-school children. 6. Children and Young
people 7. Women, including those re-entering the paid work force 8. Advanced training for individuals already
highly skilled in the Arts, and in charitable, educational or other activities which will finally help the community.
Expenses funded: childcare, holiday & after-school programmes childcare only; setting up groups (seeding
money); training/education. The Trust will usually not fund the continuing needs of organisations to meet general expenses.
Most grants range from $1,000 - $1,500.00
Application forms can be downloaded from http://rcw.org.nz/community-grants/john-ilott-charitable-trust/
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Further information from the above website or The Secretary, John Ilott Charitable Trust, PO Box 10243, Wellington 6143. Ph (04) 904 4156, e-mail: secretary@rcw.org.nz.
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The Fletcher Trust is pleased to receive applications for assistance from groups working in the areas of education and youth development. There is no formal application form. Instead, organisations are invited to put
their case for consideration forward in their own words. As The Trust meets quarterly, applicants can usually
expect a prompt response.
Every application is treated on its merits, but The Trust's main aim is to support education and youth development programmes. In particular, applications for 'start-up' funding are welcome as The Trust recognises how
difficult it can be to launch even the most worthwhile project. The Trust accepts one application per 12 months
from any organisation. If you do receive a grant, funds must be used within one year and evidence of this may
be required. The Trust will not provide funds for national appeals or appeals by a second party, or for investment, salaries, wages, individuals or travel.
Website address is:
http://www.fletchertrust.co.nz/applications.php
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Canterbury Community Trust have renamed their sectors and moved some groups from their old sectors
to new sectors. If you are unsure of which sector group you are now in please contact the Canterbury Community Trust for further information ph 335 0305 or call free 0508 266 878. Email enquiry@commtrust.org.nz .
www.commtrust.org.nz
Remaining closing dates for 2013 are for Sport and Recreation/Leisure, which both close on 20 November.
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William Toomey Charitable Trust Closes: Friday 06 December 2013
Will consider any charitable purposes.
How to apply: Application form and guidelines can be downloaded from our website
http://www.trustees.co.nz/PrivatebrWealth/PreservingyourbrnbspWealth/Trusts/CharitableTrusts/tabid/185/Def
ault.aspx or from Richard Bramley, Trustees Executors Ltd, Po Box 14 076, Christchurch 8544. Phone: 0800
878 783, e-mail: richard.bramley@trustees.co.nz
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Sargood Bequest Closes: Tuesday 31 December 2013
Upper limit: Up to $5000
Purposes funded: The Trust makes grants to projects and activities in the children & youth, cultural, sports &
outdoors, educational and environmental areas with a focus on access, participation and inspiration. The Trustees favour projects to which funds are specifically targeted.
Further information and the required application form are at http://www.sargoodbequest.org.nz/get_grant.html
or contact Sargood Bequest, PO Box 5546, Dunedin 9058
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Sutherland Self Help Trust Closes: Monday 27 January 2014
Purposes funded: The funding policy for 2013 set by the Trustees is to community organizations that are addressing the prevention of childhood (under 13) poverty.
Expenses funded: Projects eligible for consideration include buildings, equipment & training. Expenses not
funded include motor vehicles or administration costs.
Upper limit: Between $25,000 and $50,000
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How to apply: To qualify to apply organizations are asked to send in a one-page summary only of their specific
project and organization details. Organizations selected by the Trustees will then be invited to apply on an official application form.
Please contact Secretary David Gibbons for further information. Email: ssht@ssht.co.nz Phone: (04) 385 1563
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Estate of Kathleen Alice Boyd Closes: Saturday 25 January 2014
How to apply: Please complete an application form which can be downloaded at www.trustees.co.nz . Alternatively you can request an application form by email, contact jacqui.shephard@trustees.co.nz or call 0800 878
783.
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donated IT software. Remember if you require additional Microsoft Software, affected organisations and
those supporting affected communities may be eligible for a special Microsoft donation with no administration
fees. These are available through TechSoup New Zealand. Find out more about the special Microsoft donation policy for Christchurch at http://www.techsoup.net.nz .
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The Tindall Foundation provides funding for providers of services to young children, families, youth development, Maori and minority ethnic groups, adult literacy, budgeting or community services and development. There is no closing date. See the Tindall Foundation website at www.tindall.org.nz
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Lottery Committee Closing Dates
To make an application for a Lotteries grant or to find out more information please go to
http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Funding-and-grants
Committee
Application closing date
meeting date
Regional Community Committees
Wednesday 13 November 2013
24-28 March 2014
Community Facilities Fund
Wednesday 26 February 2014
18 June 2014
Environment and Heritage Committee
Wednesday 20 November 2013
15 April 2014
CONFERENCES AND NATIONAL EVENTS
Tonic Conference 2013
Tauranga 21 & 22 November 2013
Tonic Conference is one of the most vibrant non-profit conferences in New Zealand.
This year’s theme is 'Celebrating Community'. We'll be looking at why it's important to celebrate your successes, and how you can do it with next-to-no budget. 'Celebrating Community' will be 2 days of keynotes, workshops and discussions focussed on what's good about your organisation and how you can use those things to
make an even bigger impact in your community.
Registration: $390
Optional Conference Dinner: $49 (evening 21st November 2013)
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To Register: Email workshops@exult.co.nz or go to
http://www.exult.co.nz/index.php?page=workshops&viewworkshop=111 for more information
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DATES TO NOTE:
1 November
4 November
15 November
29 November
Epilepsy NZ Awareness Month “Talk About It”
Parkinsons Awareness Week
RNZFB Street Appeal
Marlborough Anniversary Day
SPCA Annual Appeal
Blood Cancer Awareness Week
Canterbury Anniversary Day
World AIDS Day – NZAF Street Appeal
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COSS ACTIVITIES
We have joined the Social Networking movement and you can now find us on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/COSSChch
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Sector Collaboration. COSS supports collaborative projects in the non-profit sector. We take the notes for One Voice
Te Reo Kotahi and the newly-formed support panel for the pan-NGO delegate to CERA’s Community Wellbeing Planning
Team. Sharon Torstonson represents us on OVTRK’s organising team, and COSS members on the support panel are
Sharon and Mary Richardson. We also work closely with Healthy Christchurch.
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Advertising in COSS News: We welcome advertisements for services to be placed in the COSS newsletter. We are
happy to advertise for NFP’s at no charge but we ask that if you will be making an income from the advertised service a
koha would be appreciated. We have also included a Situations Vacant/Situations Wanted section and notices for this
should be directed to newsletter@ccoss.org.nz.
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Organisations Relocating: If you would like to let the wider sector know of your new contact details please let us know
at the COSS office (newsletter@ccoss.org.nz or 366 2050) and we can add the new details to our next newsletter.
LOOKING FOR A SUPERVISOR OR WANTING TO BE LISTED AS A SUPERVISOR:
Supervision Directory Website: If you’re looking for a supervisor see supervisioninfo.org.nz. If you would like to be
added to this website please email supervis@supervisioninfo.org.nz and we can either add or update your information.
Please note the provision of this directory is a service only and we take no responsibility for checking credentials or information given. It is up to the individual using this information to ensure they have made the appropriate checks before engaging a supervisor.
CHCH3 network - chch3.net.nz We originally set this blog site up to keep community groups and people informed and
linked after the earthquakes but we believe it has a need that goes further than this. If you would like to join up please
use the link on the website and if you are already a member we would encourage you to post events happening within
Christchurch that may be of interest to the sector. Our intention is for this website to become interactive and provide a link
between the groups. If there is anything we could be doing differently to make this website more user friendly please let us
know chch3@ccoss.org.nz .
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COSS Newsletter and updating contact information: If you’ve received this COSS newsletter via a third party rather
than directly it may be that we have your information recorded incorrectly. Please let us know at newsletter@ccoss.org.nz
or (03) 366 2050 if this is the case. We would appreciate it if you could circulate the newsletter through your networks so
we can also pick up on people and organisations we may have missed along the way. If you have an item that you would
like to see in the newsletter you can email that to newsletter@ccoss.org.nz as well.
We will also forward emails of interest to the sector as we receive them but a good way to keep up to date is by visiting
www.chch3.net.nz .
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Thank you! We would also like to say we really appreciate your ongoing support through annual membership fees and
donations which help us continue to provide our service in the sector.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where
you are.
Theodore Roosevelt
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The Council of Social Services in Christchurch Inc
Te Kaunihera Kaupapa Oranga ki Otautahi
Charities Commission Registration No: CC26511
Ph 03 366 2050
Email newsletter@ccoss.org.nz
Membership: Membership entitles you to the monthly newsletter, voting and nomination rights, attendance at
meetings, advocacy and the right to bring concerns to the attention of the Board.
Subscription: Non-members may subscribe to the newsletter for the same cost as membership.
Donations: Many community groups these days are facing a cut in funding. Any donations will help to ensure
that COSS will continue to provide information and a voice for community groups.
Annual Membership / subscription
Organisations (Income $75,000 or more) $55.00
Individuals
(Waged)
(Income under $75,000)
$25.00
$40.00
(Unwaged) payment at Member’s discretion
If finance is the only barrier to membership, fees can be waived. Please contact the office.
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