Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Mirimiri Services

MIRIMIRI /MASSAGE
at
Maketu Health & Social Services
every
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
Registered and Casual Clients Welcome
Reasonable Prices
Please phone reception 5332551 for details
or to make an appointment with Catherine

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

INTERVENING EARLY TO SUPPORT OUR VULNERABLE CHILDREN


Nathan Mikaere-Wallis

 PRESENTER:  NATHAN MIKAERE-WALLIS
VENUE:  THE ORCHARD, TE PUKE

Strengthening Families and Relationships Aotearoa organised this workshop presented by Nathan Mikaere-Wallis who was such an inspirational presenter.  There were as many as 350 in attendances from numerous networks throughout the Bay of Plenty region.  Information stands were set up from different organisations to promote services and networking.

The presentation was focused on children aged from 0-5 years and their capacity to retain information up to 3 years old.  This highlighting the importance on making sure our children’s physical needs are being met. 

Nature vs Nurture Environment contributes to the outcomes a child will develop for the rest of their life.

Nathan expressed that you can never spoil a baby enough.  The more time you spend with your baby face to face the better. 

His view on pre-school was that the child is better at home with the mother because that is where your child learns most.

It’s about teaching parents to connect with their babies from playing, talking, singing and plenty of love and affection.

This was a great experience in having attended this particular workshop.

Lyn Potaka
Tamariki Ora Coordinator

Tamariki Ora - Oranga Niho



Barbara Laing is the Dental Therapist with Te Manu Toroa who will be visiting Maketu Kura next term.  Barbara and the dental team look forward in meeting with Tamariki and their whanau to provide oral health care services.

Children from birth to Year 8
All children need to be enrolled with the School Dental Service to receive free oral health care. The age of enrolment varies by region, but the majority are enrolled by age two and a half years. Dental care is provided by dental therapists in school, community or mobile dental clinics until the end of Year 8.

Lyn Potaka
Tamariki Ora Coordinator