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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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Along with others in the community blessed by Souls generosity…..thank you for the kindness behind your delivery to our clients and team of delicious hotxbuns. Salt & Light ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for something fun to do with the kids these school holidays?
NZ Landcare Trust and the Bupa Foundation have shared this resource with us to pass on to our community.
The book is packed with a range of indoor and outdoor activities including nature-themed puzzles, games, creative activities, and fun facts about New Zealand’s natural environment.
Included in the activity booklet:
Sound scavenger hunt
Colouring in pages
Native fish word-find
Whitebait maze
Origami
Alphabet scavenger hunt
Nature bingo
We can help you with printing the booklet, just pop in to 79 Firth Street and ask for a copy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre for sharing 🙂 it is a great resource for our tamariki these school holidays
Sounds awesome. I'm going to come in tomorrow with my son to grab a printed copy.
Thank you Janes Fashion & Accessories for your generous donation to our services. We greatly appreciate it ❤️More photos of fashion parade, thank you Milly 😊
I did forget to say that proceeds were donated to Starfish wellbeing centre 😆 ... See MoreSee Less
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Inland Revenue will be at Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre on Tuesday 8 April. If you have a matter that cannot be resolved over the phone, the Community Compliance Team will be able to assist you.
There are only 6 timeslots available for this day and bookings are essential.
Please email your name, IRD Number (if possible), date of birth, phone number, and details of your enquiry to [email protected] to secure your spot. ... See MoreSee Less
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Position Available - Childcare Programmes Assistant
Starfish Childcare Programme are seeking people who are interested in working with tamariki, aged 5-13 in our after-school care and holiday programme.
The role is part-time during the school term with potential for full-time hours during school holidays.
Key work will be supervising the tamariki, engaging with them in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts and other activities.
In this role, you will be encouraged to contribute your own ideas for activities and programming. Sharing your passions will be instrumental in enhancing our team and the experience of the children.
The ability to build rapport both with our tamariki and with their parents/caregivers is essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Pick up tamariki from schools or bus stops,
- Supervising tamariki and always ensuring safety,
- Liaising with parents/caregivers when children are picked up or dropped off,
- Preparing afternoon tea,
- Holiday Programme – Driving, supervising and participating on excursions.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Full NZ Driver License preferable
- Clear Police Vetting
- First Aid Certification
If you are interested, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Come along to Janes Fashion & Accessories Fashion Parade! Will be a fun night for all involved.Gosh what a fabulous response we've had selling tickets for our fashion parade - thank you ladies.
Only NINE tickets left so gather your friends and make a fun night of it 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
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Free refresher course for older drivers coming to Matamata!
Age Concern and Waka Kotahi have come together to deliver a free refresher programme for the older drivers in our community.
Light lunch provided.
📅Tuesday May 20th 2025
⏰9.45am-2pm
📍Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre - 79 Firth Street Matamata
Enrol with Kirsty on 07 838 2266 or email [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
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Taking a moment to appreciate these absolutely stunning cupcakes delivered to us this morning from Good Bitches Baking. They look too good to eat! Thank you so much to the talented bakers. ... See MoreSee Less
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You're so welcome!
Huge thanks to Auto Super Shoppe Matamata for your generosity. Keeping these cars in good shape means we can assist those with transport limitations to get the help they need 🚙⭐️.We really appreciate your supportOn 21 February, “Auto Super Shoppes Helping Hand Day 2025”, we were proud to be able to support our local Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre by servicing 2 of the Toyota Prius’s that keep the Starfish consultants & liaison officers out in our communities. We contributed over $500 to this very worthy cause & encourage others to do the same.
The vehicles are used Matamata-Piako wide so so from Tirau to Tahuna, to take away barriers -meet clients in their homes or local libraries take them to appointments, and just be able to provide support. Services that use these vehicles are Youth service, Work ready team, Heartlands, Attendance, Social worker, counsellors, Licensing contracts, etc.
To get more information on Starfish, look them up on www.starfishservices.org.nz.
Give Chelsea a call at Auto Super Shoppe Matamata for a Warrant of Fitness, or any car servicing or repairs 👍👍
Phone 0800 MATAMATA, email [email protected] or log onto assmatamata.co.nz.
#autosupershoppematamata #VTNZ #certifiedrepairer #driverlicence #assmatamata #welovecarsmatamata #hobbitcarrepairs #autosupershoppes #useitorloseit #helpinghandday #givingback #NewZealandsMechanics #starfish ... See MoreSee Less
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