Collaboration
We facilitate collaboration among social sector groups and across community segments. We support community groups in their development and help them connect with people, other groups, and resources to enhance their success.
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We coordinate bimonthly interagency meetings, a forum for a range of community, health and social service providers across the region to share information, build relationships and work together.
Contact us to be added to our Interagency list. You’ll receive invitations to meetings and receive a weekly digest of pertinent information.
Information about our next meeting will be displayed on our events page, where you will also find the notes of previous meetings.
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Community Networks/LINK coordinates the Food Security Network, made up of a number of local organisations and Council (Wastebusters, QLDC, Food for Love, Grow Wānaka, Kahu Youth, Hāwea Food Forest, Wānaka Vegetable Grower’s Club and Dr Compost).
The group was established to investigate food rescue initiatives and find ways to promote kai-sharing, reducing wastage and help support those in need across our community.
Find out more about the network’s Community Produce Stands initiative on our Food and Financial Support page.
Click here to view our gardening and growing tips.
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The Reconnecting Seniors Network (formerly Champion for Older Persons Group) is made up of representatives from local agencies (including Community Networks/LINK, Age Concern, St John, Volunteer South, QLDC and Food for Love), community members and older adults.
The RSN aims to support the wellbeing of seniors in our community, helping them stay connected and involved in their local community.
In October 2022, the RSN received funding from Te Hau Toka to deliver a 12-month Reconnecting Seniors project, creating opportunities for older residents to connect, learn, and have fun throughout the Upper Clutha.
The project is being delivered by CN/LINK. For more information, see our Community Development page.
In September 2023, the Network released its Upper Clutha Seniors Needs Survey. Questions focused on the needs of older adults (65+) in the Upper Clutha around three key areas: social participation; health care; and housing. Read the report here.
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Formerly the Wānaka Alcohol Group, Path helps whānau support our young people in dealing with adult-sized problems.
Since 2016, Path has conducted research into the attitudes towards and engagement with harmful substances and the activities of youth in the Upper Clutha area.
This year's survey was sent to 560 young people aged 11 to 24, resulting in 181 valid responses from Te Kura o Tititea | Mt Aspiring College students.
The full report is here.
