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Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara

Learning Support and Wellbeing Blog for whānau

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Wellbeing Support for Children & Families

by Laura Della Bosca

There are several courses, programmes and supports out there, but it can be hard to navigate all the information. Read on to find out about a few websites and programmes we think are helpful for families.

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Are you raising a disabled or neurodiverse child?

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Learn approaches and tools to help build a good life for your children and whānau.

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Is it hard to get your child to school on time?

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Most children are chronically overtired which can mean that they are hard to wake, slow moving, grumpy and unmotivated in the mornings.

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This winter, Te Whatu Ora is funding advice, and if needed, free medicine for eligible people with certain minor health conditions at participating community pharmacies across Canterbury.

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Tamariki/children under 14 years (and whānau members with similar symptoms) are eligible for this service

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'Clothed in Love' A Christchurch based clothing bank for whānau

by Laura Della Bosca

We are a clothing bank for children who provide high quality clothing packs for any child sized Prem to Pre Teen (Size 16), including shoes, jackets and practical items for free and specifically to the needs of each family.

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