News

January

The SKIP team's top 10 playlist 01 January 2011

Here's some of our favourite summer songs. Read full details

February

Three-day strengths-based workshop 16 February 2011

Te Aroha Noa Community Services and Massey University are facilitating a workshop to look at 'Strengths-based practice'. It will explore: Read full details

Sands New Zealand National Biennial Conference 21 February 2011

Abstracts are being called for the Sands eighth national biennial conference. The theme is "Let's talk about it." Read full details

Talking about parenting with Westpac 22 February 2011

SKIP has been part of the Westpac Wellbeing Month Roadshow. Read full details

Support during earthquake 23 February 2011

SKIP has developed some ideas and tips for supporting family and friends after an earthquake. Read full details

March

Change Story 16 March 2011

One parent’s story from the Shama Ethnic Women’s Centre in Hamilton shows the power of group support. Read full details

April

Creating Change workshops 06 April 2011

Workshops providing ideas and tools for strengthening family violence prevention work. Read full details

May

Weekly roundup 25 May 2011

News from the media and the web for the week. Read full details

Parenting workshops in Frankton 25 May 2011

Te Rapakau Pacific Trust is promoting free SKIP parenting workshops in the Hamilton area. Read full details

June

Celebrate those making a difference for children 21 June 2011

Every Child Counts is calling for nominations for its two annual awards to be presented in December 2011. Read full details

July

SKIP newsletter online 20 July 2011

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Relationship education courses for parents 20 July 2011

Relationship Services in Tauranga are holding courses on Parenting for success, Sex Drugs and Homework and Blended families. Read full details

Talking about parenting 22 July 2011

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Green paper launch 26 July 2011

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New resources 26 July 2011

There are two new SKIP booklets available from the resources section of this site. Read full details

August

SKIP has a new Facebook page 22 August 2011

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October

Rainbow Preschool's inspirational 'Poppa' 19 October 2011

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November

Award for Side by Side mentors 09 November 2011

A small group of mentors in Upper Hutt is making a big difference to the community! Read full details

Creating change in communities 15 November 2011

Elizabeth Goodwin shares her learnings from a workshop on creating transformative change in communities. Read full details

Website improvements go live! 30 November 2011

We've made some changes to the SKIP website - to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. Read full details

December

Changes to SKIP funding process 01 December 2011

We're making it easier to apply for SKIP funding. Read full details

If there's a pile of dishes in the sink... 14 December 2011

A more positive way to look at the dishes, laundry, and toys everywhere... Read full details

Quick holiday tips 21 December 2011

Some tips for making the holidays a fun and memorable time for the whole family. Read full details