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Keeping services running in an emergency…

May 12, 2011

In the aftermath of Christchurch’s 22 February earthquake Wild Bamboo was truly able to prove its worth to customers with its client information system, Recordbase.

“The health service organisations using Wild Bamboo’s Recordbase were able to grab a laptop and a data card and be back up and running straightaway, without having to worry about their office’s computer system not working,” says Stu Prendergast, Wild Bamboo chief executive.

Even though their offices were uninhabitable, Wild Bamboo’s customers were able to provide services and support to people in a time of extreme need.

Wild Bamboo provides its smart information system, Recordbase, as a ‘cloud based’ service. Cloud computing allows organisations to access the information they would normally store on a local computer or server through a secure web portal over the Internet. This reduces the need to invest in equipment and technical expertise to store and maintain data. Cloud computing provides organisations with a sustainable, cost effective, flexible solution for their IT systems.Customers have access to their information anytime, anywhere with ongoing customer support and free product upgrades all covered by a low monthly fee.

Wild Bamboo’s cloud computing solution was recently profiled in Computerworld magazine.

The Monastery opens its heart to Christchurch

April 21, 2011

Thousands of people have been affected by the devastating Canterbury earthquakes. Many people have been traumatised; many have lost loved ones, homes and businesses. Hundreds of people have gone to extraordinary lengths, working long hours to support others through this time. We know this includes many people within the non-government sector.

The Wise Group is offering those directly affected by the Canterbury earthquakes free five-night stays at the Waikato wellness retreat, The Monastery.

The Monastery is the only wellness retreat of its kind in New Zealand able to offer this kind of support. For the past six years The Monastery has supported hundreds of women experiencing stress, depression and the effects of trauma. Since the September 2010 earthquake many Christchurch women have used The Monastery as a chance to rest and rejuvenate. Their feedback has been consistent. It was transformational for every one of them.

We’re offering tailored wellness retreats for men, women and groups of family or friends who need time away to rest and rejuvenate. For more information about this offer visit www.themonastery.co.nz or call us on 0800 MONASTERY (0800 66 62 78).

Our dream is to create fresh possibilities for the wellbeing of people, organisations and communities. Providing wellness retreats through The Monastery is one way we know we can support the people of Canterbury during this difficult time

 

Why upload your Community Research?

March 14, 2011

Did you know ?

According to a US Study, Community-based research:

  • is more effective,
  • is a better use of money
  • is more likely to be used
  • is more likely to tell the truth
  • builds and unites communities
  • makes change

(Source: Aspen Institute)

Community Research is the place to find good community research and researchers in New Zealand.
Log on to find research papers, articles, case studies and documentation about the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector, to upload your research, help pass on new ideas, approaches and good practice, and share your expertise for future generations.

We’ve built it! Now we need it populated!

We’re asking for two thousand new pieces of research on the website in 2011 to establish this website as the premier hub for community research in Aotearoa!

Why upload your research?

  • You pass on what you have learned
  • You can be found by those with an interest in your field
  • Sector and iwi knowledge is retained – not lost!
  • It’s easy!  It takes five minutes
  • You help us and help the sector

Upload your research here for others to find

Exciting new career opportunity for first line managers!

June 21, 2010

Blueprint for Learning has just announced a new programme – the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management).

This level four NZQA accredited qualification is nationally recognised as the career foundation for first line managers working in the mental health, addiction or disability sectors.

This course has been developed to address the huge demand in the sector for more diverse management training.

It also follows findings released by Careerforce showing a significant skill gap for health and disability support workers in the areas of communication and interpersonal skills, team leadership and management and discipline specific skills.

Key elements of the programme include:

  • Communication skills and introduction to management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Planning work
  • Conflict management and problem solving.

Blueprint prides itself on excellent outcomes and completion rates for learners. The organisation uses an integrated learning approach suitable for returning or first time adult learners.

The course, commencing 3 August 2010 includes four, two-day block courses based in Auckland.

For more information visit the website or email info@blueprint.co.nz


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