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Starfish Bulletin

Welcome to the Starfish Bulletin, our bi-monthly newsletter, where we share inspiring stories, updates and insights from our dedicated team, as well as information around our recent mahi and the impact it has on our community.

The Starfish Bulletin is your go-to source to keep you informed and engaged in the latest events and happenings within the organisation.

Starfish Bulletin October 2024

Starfish Bulletin October 2024

Kia ora e te whānau tahi. In this catch-up, and long overdue newsletter we share with you some exciting new developments, introduce new kaimahi, and re-cap on our celebrations. We hope you enjoy the stories, updates and successes from our dedicated team.

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Starfish Bulletin December 2023

Starfish Bulletin December 2023

Kia ora e te whanau. In this newsletter we introduce you to some of our new kaimahi, share with you our recent work and and celebrate the successes of our team and mahi and the impact they have had on our community over the past 12 months. We hope you enjoy the...

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Starfish Bulletin July 2023

Starfish Bulletin July 2023

Kia ora e te whanau. It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year. It has been a full and eventful time for the organisation, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to share in what our team have been up to over the past few months, news, details...

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Starfish Bulletin April 2023

Starfish Bulletin April 2023

Kia ora e te whanau. It's been an eventful start to the year for Starfish, with much change, as you'll note in this newsletter, where we introduce several new kaimahi to the team, and farewell others. We also highlight some exciting news, celebrate achievements, and...

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Starfish Bulletin February 2023

Starfish Bulletin February 2023

Reflecting on the past year, Starfish has had an eventful one. While serving the community, facilitating progammes, collaborative huis and fundraising at community events, we have faced loss, hardship and unrest. Our 2022 journey was at times, unsettled, and saw us...

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One last Desk still available !
Free but donations are appreciated 🙂
Call 078888795
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One last Desk still available ! 
Free but donations are appreciated 🙂 
Call 078888795

FREE DESKS!!
Any donations are appreciated.
call the office 078888795 to arrange pick up 🙂
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FREE DESKS!! 
Any donations are appreciated.
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Bookings are now open!!
We hope to see you there 🙂

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starfishservices.org.nz/childcare-programmes/
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Bookings are now open!! 
We hope to see you there 🙂 

Head to your website to book 
https://starfishservices.org.nz/childcare-programmes/

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Parents of neurodiverse children support group coming 2025!
Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer.
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂
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Parents of neurodiverse children support group coming 2025! 
Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer. 
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂

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After 5pm 🙂

After 5pm 🙌🏽

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Thank you to our community, and special thanks to Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata, Matamata Piako District Council Pride of Place team, as well as volunteers from Matamata Westpac and all the incredible youth of the Matamata community for making this event such a success.

A huge thank you to Firth Primary School for the use of their PE gear and boxes of chalk paint donated.

A massive shout out to all local businesses for the donation of incredible spot prizes.

This colourful event couldn’t have happened without all involved.
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Thank you to our community, and special thanks to Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata, Matamata Piako District Council Pride of Place team, as well as volunteers from Matamata Westpac and all the incredible youth of the Matamata community for making this event such a success. 

A huge thank you to Firth Primary School for the use of their PE gear and boxes of chalk paint donated. 

A massive shout out to all local businesses for the donation of incredible spot prizes. 

This colourful event couldn’t have happened without all involved.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Huge shout out to J Swap Contractors Ltd for the use of their road cones also!!! Thank you so very much 🙂

Awesome team!! ❤️

Yes!!! Thankyou J Swap Contractors Ltd for the road cones to barrier the fun on the grass 🩷🩷🩷🩷

Grief support group coming 2025!

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Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂
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Grief support group coming 2025! 

Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer. 
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm :)

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This Saturday! 10am - 12pm at Railside by the Green. Join Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre, local artist Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata and Matamata Piako District Council for this FREE Community Colour Burst Event. ... See MoreSee Less

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Glad you found those containers left over from last colour event

Our biggest thanks to the following local businesses for their kind donations for spot prizes and sponsorship for our upcoming Community Colour Burst Event.

O-del-emz , Williams Jewellery, Hurricane Computers, Shed Boutique Fashion, MTF Finance Matamata, Health 2000, Stirling Sports Matamata, @Challenge Matamata, Matamata Sportsworld Eat Cafe Matamata, The Redoubt Bar & Eatery Matamata Subway , The Furniture Paint & Craft Shoppe Ltd $2 & More Matamata , Dollar Store Matamata , Rebekah Bell, @cooperaitken Vercoe Insurance Brokers Ltd , Paper Plus Matamata
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Our biggest thanks to the following local businesses for their kind donations for spot prizes and sponsorship for our upcoming Community Colour Burst Event.

O-del-emz , Williams Jewellery, Hurricane Computers, Shed Boutique Fashion, MTF Finance Matamata, Health 2000, Stirling Sports Matamata, @Challenge Matamata, Matamata Sportsworld  Eat Cafe Matamata,  The Redoubt Bar & Eatery Matamata  Subway , The Furniture Paint & Craft Shoppe Ltd  $2 & More Matamata , Dollar Store Matamata , Rebekah Bell, @cooperaitken Vercoe Insurance Brokers Ltd , Paper Plus Matamata

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