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Up to date OSCAR news, events and activities in the Northland region.
A Word From Your OSCAR Advisor
 Read Odette's comments in the Regional Newsletter for Northland
Work and Income Childcare Coordinators
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Kaitaia |
Heather Sole |
Phone 09 901 0435 |
Mobile 029 2003372 |
| Kaikohe |
Lorraine Yakas |
Phone 09 901 7216 |
Mobile 029 2003371 |
| Whangarei Central |
Jo Jones |
Phone 09 983 0567 |
Mobile 029 200 3370 |
Professional Development Opportunities
Talking with Tamariki and Whanau (A workshop for OSCAR Staff and Management)
Facilitated by Jesamine Wikaira. Jesamine hails from the Hokianga and she is a Mother of 5 children and the Chairperson for South Hokianga OSCAR. Her working background is in cultural programmes and considerable facilitation of parenting and whanau programmes. With experience managing OSCAR and having children at OSCAR gives Jesamine a valuable perspective.
If you’re looking for a workshop to help you understand children and build strong positive relationships with the children in your programme and their families, this is the workshop for you. It will look at:
- Clear straightforward communication
- Problem solving
- Building relationships based on respect
- Predictable expectations for children
- Partnerships with parents
- When good times go bad!
Child Youth and Family strongly encourage OSCAR providers to attend training and education around understanding and managing children’s behaviour – this is the first and most significant step.
You can register now by contacting Odette on 09 9502626 or 0212212313, or emailing 
| Date |
Tuesday 7 September |
| Time |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
| Venue |
Nu Flo Youth Centre, 7 Wynyard Street, Kawakawa |
| Cost |
$20 per person |
Networking
Horizons - Looking Forward To Change
Government reviews may bring changes for OSCAR programmes and their families. An opportunity to reflect on what’s important for your programme and families and share your priorities with your colleagues.
Whangarei
| Date |
Friday 6 August |
| Time |
9.30am - 11.00am (The Northland OSCAR Network AGM will follow) |
| Venue |
Northland OSCAR Network (upstairs), 15/71 Bank Street, Whangarei |
Far North
| Date |
Wednesday 4 August |
| Time |
10.00am - 12noon |
| Venue |
Nu Flo Youth Centre, 7 Wynyard Street, Kawakawa |
Northland OSCAR Network
The Northland area is also serviced by The Northland OSCAR Network. They have an important role in ensuring the best services and interests of Northland OSCAR providers. They provide advice and support and distribute regional information.
Contact Details
15/71 Bank Street
Whangarei
Phone 09 430 7405
Email
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