Sunday, May 27, 2012

GET A HEAD START - Literacy Programme

Jack Keogh - Literacy Facilitator
Congratulations to our 6 community members who participated in the "Get A Head Start" literecy programme facilitated by Jack Keogh. The group learned how to gain confidence with computers which involved learning meanings of new technology eg,(podcast, online shopping, photoshop, Wi, Blog, Facebook, Vista, Youtube and Bebo) and how to use these sites. 
They also learnt how to use the keyboard correctly thereby lessening muscle tightness in the wrists, forearms, fingers and thumbs that can eventually cause pain and injury. 
The group also learned how to type, text and format documents, sending emails and typing a word document. 
Feedback from the group have been positive. The programme was awesome, fantastic and refreshing. One women said " I'm starting to rethink and relearn it's wonderful!"
Simple things like using new technology can prove to be a challenge for some. With some tutoring and guidance, things can be as easy as 123.


If you are 18+ years of age and not already enrolled at school or tertiary institute and you would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me on (07) 5332 551.
Class times are Tuesday's 11am to 2pm at the Maketu Health & Social Services.


Vicky Jennings

Monday, May 21, 2012

Safekids New Zealand Workshop


HELD ON:      Monday 14th May, 2012
VENUE:          Tauranga Hospital Conference Rooms

This was attended by all kamahi in the area that work with tamariki.
Blackie Tohiariki was the facilitator for the Kaiwhakahaere Safekids campaign.
Aim for the course to prevent unintentional inquiries to children 0 to 14 years of age.
TO PROMOTE CYCLING is an important activity;

Benefits for the Children;
  • Health: fitter, healthier kids
  • Developmental cognitive, motor skills, self management
  • Developing independence
  • To make sure all tamariki are wearing cycle helmets
  • Check that helmet in good conditions
  • Fitting and worn correctly
  • Helmet should sit firmly on head, 2 fingers above eye brow
  • Band under chin you should be able to fit 1 finger space
  • Should not be moving around loosely on the head
  • Pad can be brought to fit inside
  • No movement at all
  • Make sure helmet has no cracks
  • Both shells in tack in side
  • Teach our tamariki to be safe and no the road rules. Before they take to the road


The Stats for Unincidental Accidents :
Falls
  • Injury admitted to hospital 43%.
  • Supervise kids at playgrounds
  • Use stair and door gates/guards
  • Use safety latches on windows kids can reach
  • Use helmets and other safety gear with wheeled toys like scooter,
  • skateboards, and skates.
  • Babies don’t need baby walkers
  • Bunk beds are for older kids
  • Keep other furniture away from bunk beds.


Drowings
  • Drowning accounts for 16.5%
  • Of all unintentional injury deaths to 0.14 year olds
  • 15 children aged 0-14 drown each year (On average)
  • Toddlers and young children aged less than 5 years are most at risk
  • 37 children are hospitalised following a near drowning event each year ( On average.)

Recommendations:
Age 0 – 2 years
Always maintain hand contact with babies and stay within sight and reach
Of your child in the bath
Ages 1- 5 years
Stay within sight and reach of your child when in, on and around water
Actively supervise your kids when they are in, on and around water
Use four –sided pool fencing with a self-closing , self latching gate

Child Passenger Injuries
  • Child passenger injuries account for 16.8% of all unintentional injury
  • Death to 0.14 year olds
  • 16 children aged 0.14 die each year (on average)
  • Following a vehicle crash
  • 275 children are hospitalised each year following a vehicle crash (on average)

Recommendations:
Always use the correct child restraint and booster seat for your childs
Height and age.
Follow manufacturers instructions for your child restraint.
All child car seats must meet the accepted Safety Standards at all times.
Make sure your child restraint or booster seat correctly fits your vehicle.
Get help installing your child restraint or booster from a certified technician.

These are  just a few of the stats from the workshops.
 LETS KEEP OUR TAMARIKI SAFE AT ALL TIMES.

A NOTE FROM ME:   Please put your babies in their car restraints .
                                       No standing on the car rear seats.
                                       The back seat is the safest place for your tamariki.

Lyn Potaka
Tamariki Ora Coordinator

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

DON’T DRINK & DRIVE


DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

An evening with
Tamati Paul
A drink driver survivor

In 1998 Tamati’s life was shattered in seconds when he was seriously injured in a crash with a repeat drunk driver near Tologa Bay in 1998.  Come and listen to his inspirational story of his recovery and how this event changed his life for ever.

WHEN: Wednesday 30th May  
WHERE: Whakaue Marae 
 TIME: 7pm  
COST: Your time 

Refreshments Provided
For further information contact Nicky Bird on 5332551


Background.
The latest alcohol data from Police indicate that Maori account for 41.5% of WBOP EBA prosecutions and 43% of WBOP road deaths. ( Maori represent only 16% of the WBOP population)

Programme.
Target Group
The target group is the older driver,( 55 plus) however attendance by  Rangatahi would be important and beneficial. It is proposed to present a 1 hour (or time dependent on Hauora ) presentation to the Hauora

This would involve the main speaker, Tamati Paul ( a survivor/victim of a drunk driver)
Question and discussion time with Tamati, an important part of the presentation.
Other people involved in the discussion may be Gregory Clark( Iwi Liaison Office) and possibly Monique Edwards-Shipton.

Funding from the Tga and WBOP Joint Road Safety Alcohol budget.

Nicky Bird
Rangatahi Coordinator










Notification


Maketu Health & Social Services Charitable Trust are providing a nurse lead clinic

When: Wednesday 23 May 2012
Time: 12.30pm – 4.30pm

Services include;
  • Health Assessments
  • Cervical Screening
  • Assessments for Heart Disease
  • Smoking Cessatio
  • Diabetes annual reviews (DAR)
  • Flu injection
  • Medication monitoring
  • Sexual health education
  • Outreach IMS
  • Blood pressure
  • blood glucose
  • Weight and height monitoring
  • Minor wound dressings


Follow up requiring a nurse service only.

For further enquiries and appointments please contact 5332551 between 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Winsome Harvey
Community Nurse

Monday, May 14, 2012

Kaumatua Services


What does the service offer?


  • Leisurely Exercises include: Tai Chi, Chair Aerobics, Line dancing
  • Activities - Bingo, Sing-a-long
  • Whakawhanaungatanga
  • Guest Speakers
  • Mirimiri & Podiatry
  • Individual Health WOF
  • Support and Advocacy
  • Breast and Cervical screening
  • Field Trips
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Hearing Therapist
  • Te Arawa Kaumatua Games

What is the kaumatua day care programme?

The purpose of this programme is to support & assist our koroua and kuia to 
live active healthy lifestyles within our community.  By interacting and socializing 
within the community, kaumatua and their contribution are celebrated.  This 
service provides a variety of activities, guest speakers and health promotions to 
keep kaumatua engaged.  
Twice a week participants meet in Maketu to enjoy a variety of activities and lunch 
every Tuesday at Whakaue Marae and Thursday at Maketu Fishermans Club 
from 9.30am to 1.30pm,   Transport is also available to and from the programme 
for those living within Maketu. 
Call the office on 07 5332551 for further information or questions you may have.

REFERRALS

If you or somebody you know is interested in a programme that offers physical and social activity, is a koroua or kuia, aged 45+ then they can access this service.  Referrals can be made by self, whanau, GP or others. 

Suzy Butler
Kaumatua Coordinator





Wednesday, May 9, 2012

First Aid


On Tuesday 17th April, Witeri and I attended a practical 8 hour training day in First Aid at the Te Puke Citizens club.  I was a little hesitant because it was an 8 hour training day of something I have no experience in but when we met with our teacher Rick Hopcroft, he made everything fun, easy and felt like there was no pressure.

Part one covered safe scene management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway obstruction, control of severe bleeding and safe side positioning. 

The second part covered common first aid conditions and how to respond to them. On successful completion of this course we will be awarded a New Zealand Red Cross.

We learned assessment of emergency situations, adult, child and infant resuscitation and choking bleeding, shock, fractures, sprains, burns, poisoning.
My whole day was exciting and also found the training to be so interesting I think everyone would feel the same. 

It is very important to know First Aid. If someone you know were to have an accident or suffer a medical emergency — would you be ready to help?

I know from having babies I have found myself in very scary and vulnerable positions where I felt completely helpless and wasn’t able to identify the problem let alone respond to it immediately. Things like choking, convulsions, burns, poisoning and your everyday first aid for scraps and bleeding every time they fall over definitely prove to be a hassle if you aren’t aware of first aid.
Or maybe you have your mum or dad at home who need full care, first aid is critical especially when dealing with possible heart attacks and strokes.
Maybe you find yourself in an accident before the ambulance get there or seen someone get run over. Maybe a lot of things right??
Are you prepared? I can say I am confident, not an expert but definitely someone who can help in an emergency situation.

Now that I have completed the first aid training, I would recommend everyone to do this.
Get yourself a first aid certificate. You could save a life!

Raven Walker
Admin



Tuesday, May 8, 2012

What’s Going On in the Hauora?

Well with a very busy schedule today, Maketu health & Social Services are in action. Yesterday we had Yvonne Scholes from Te Kupenga Hauora in for Cervical Screening which was very discreet and private and had all participating clients walking out with a sense of relief to have that over and done with.


We have Catherine our Kaimirimiri massaging clients for a full hour.

Also Nicky Emery and Mary Wright providing IRD services to clients wanting support with their taxes, child care, working for families and general enquiries etc.

Fred Hika our Alcohol & Drug coordinator is out back in the Portacom running the Ka Awatea programme.

We have a special visit from EDVANCE, a company whom believes in personalized, effective workplace tutoring that makes a difference, assessing each and every one of our staff members. Assessments include literacy, organizational skills, numeracy analysis and much more.

What do you get?
Staff with an ability to think, analyse, problem solve, communicate, run meetings, speak up at meetings, put forward ideas for improvement, make efficient use of time, plan ahead, as well as read and understand written documentation and complete all written work in a professional manner. 

We have an appreciation for Edvance working with us improving our weaknesses and strengthening our strengths. Our staff will enjoy the upgrade as well as our community, whom will reap the benefits of a professional organisation. Look forward to more activities, courses and programs in next week’s post.


PRESENTATION - Prevention of Kidney Failure


Prevention of Kidney Failure
Presenter Sue Goddard / Nurse Educator
Health Waikato

This session was good value for our Diabetic’s within our community held at the Maketu Health & Social Services. There was a total of 15 Attendees present to listen to Guest Speaker Sue Goddard / Nurse Educator from the Health Waikato.
The Presentation covered all aspect in preventing Kidney Failure and prevention of the Dialysis Apparatus
a           a)      When kidneys work well
b           b)     When kidneys fail
c           c)      Treatment options
Also:
1            .       Peritoneal Dialysis
2            .       Haemodialysis
3            .       Kidney transplant
A Demonstration on different types of Catheter tubes followed. An explanation of the advantages and disadvantages were involved with treatment. Questions and Answers followed and feedback on session was well reported as being very much an eye-opener for many. Today was indeed a very educational presentation and gives tangata whaiora the empowerment they require to live a better health when dealing with diabetes. We look forward to more health presentations in the future. If you would like to participate in these events please feel free to call us on 07 5332-551.

Kathy Tapsell
Mental Health Coordinator

Nga Wa Hauora o te Tau - Kaituna Fishing


Tangata Whaiora assembled at Levuka Corbett’s Tourism Venue via the Kaituna to do hands on 'Smoked fish with fresh Kahawai' from start to finish.

Upon arrival we were welcomed at the Tukotahi Whanau Marae by Boy Corbett. It was very traditional and inspiring to be apart of.  After the powhiri, we gathered the troups and head toward the sea. Before fishing had begun it was custom to thank Tangoroa (God of the Sea) for the plentiful seafood, good weather and calm seas in prayer, followed up with a korero about hygiene procedures form instructor Sean Murray. Once that was complete it was finally time to start fishing. Fishing at the cut was a complete success, taking their catch of the day up to be prepared. Clients gave scaling, gutting and filleting the fish a go. Once fish were done they were then prepared in layered trays in Smoke house.Fish heads were hung on hooks. The door was closed and wood was lit for fire in a half barrel.


Smoking time took 5 hours. Tangata Whaiora utilised their sometimes hidden skills and talent very well. After the 5 hours it was then time for the taste factor. Fish was thoroughly smoked to perfection. “Mmmmm, ka pai, tino reka te kai” says tangata whaiora.
Huge thanks to Workshop tutor Sean Murray in passing on valuable 'Survival Life Skills' and practices in our everyday lives.

Kathy Tapsell
Mental Health Co-Ordinator