Heaps of Community service organisations were showcasing their services and programmes at the Community Services Expo in the Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru, today. They are great people doing great work. If you want to find out more about any of the organisations featured give the South Canterbury Citizens Advice Bureau a ring between 10am and 4pm weekdays on 6877362 or 0800 367222
(L-R) Keith Shaw , general manager YMCA South & Mid Canterbury, in discussion with Stephanie Collins from the Ara Institute of Canterbury
Denise Stuart, support worker (Alzheimers South Canterbury)
Hearing Association Desk
Margaret Newall, administrator/field officer (Hearing Association – Timaru Branch)
Mark Soal (Enabling Youth)
Sonia King, Accredited Visiting Service (AVS) coordinator (Age Concern)
Vanessa Stone, community educator (Arthritis NZ, Timaru)
Barry Barnes (Timaru Host Lions)
Stuart McDonald & Suzanne Cullimore (Citizens Advice South Canterbury)
Stuart McDonald & Suzanne Cullimore (Citizens Advice Bureau South Canterbury)
Helen Coles from the Timaru Mental Health Support Trust (Victoria House, Timaru)
Mark Bourrasa (adg 101), a Mental Health & Addictions Drop-in Centre, Timaru
Christine Holling (Stroke Foundation)
Sam, from Te Rito
The Vinnies team
Maddie, Limuel, Ianna & Bre from St Vinnies
The Family Works SC team
Liz Nolan & Tania Metherell (Family Works SC)
Left: Tania Metherell (Family Works SC)
Sonya, from SCDHB
Sonya, Kaye and Tracey from SCDHB
Kerry Bennett and Jan Andrews from Victim Support South Canterbury
Fiona Pierce, field worker (MS South Canterbury)
Fiona Pierce, field worker (Multiple Sclerosis, South Canterbury)
Craig Courtis and Michele Keggenhoff at the YMCA South and Mid Canterbury display
The YMCA South and Mid Canterbury team L-R: Jamahl Kingi, Craig Courtis and Michele Keggenhoff
Fiona, Girls’ Brigade and Boys’ brigade
Fiona, Girls’ Brigade & Boys’ Brigade
Alexia Bensemann (Anglican Care South Canterbury)
Mandy Wills talks with Ruth Swale (Anglican Care South Canterbury)
Pip Harrison, from the Women’s Wellness Centre, South Canterbury
Ruth & Alexia (Anglican Care South Canterbury)
Ruth & Alexia (Anglican Care South Canterbury)
Rob Coleman, Neighbourhood Support SC coordinator
Belinda Brand, volunteer coordinator for the IHC
Susan Henderson (English Language Partners NZ – Aoraki)
Craig Chambers, Timaru fire risk management officer, discusses smoke alarms
Craig Chambers, Timaru fire risk management officer
Sue Gill, counsellor (Problem Gambling Foundation NZ)
The kitchen helpers
St Vinnies volunteers
Marita Hicks & Rosie Knoppel (Aoraki Migrant Centre)
Marita Hicks & Rosie Knoppel (Aoraki Migrant Centre)
Doreen keeps a track of attendees
Linda Waitokia (Centrecare Counselling Waimate)
Linda Waitokia (Centrecare Counselling Waimate)
Julian Waller & Barry Barnes
Christine Holling, community stroke advisor (Stroke Foundation, South Canterbury)
Belinda Brand, volunteer coordinator for IHC
Family Works desk
(L-R) Julian Waller, clinical nurse specialist for SCDHB Stroke Services chats with Barry Barnes (Timaru Host Lions)
Busy participants
Left: Robyn Hewson, electoral agent for Jo Goodhew’s office, with attendees.
Rangitata MP, Jo Goodhew, talking with attendees
Caught taking a Selfie: Liz Nolan (Family Works) and Robyn Baldwin (Timaru Senior Citizens)
These ladies wear lots of “hats”: Louise Terry, Leonie Wilson and Robyn Baldwin promote the services of Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury.
Left: Denise Stuart (Alzheimers South Canterbury) in discussion
Katie Wiseman & Linda Waitokia (Centrecare Counselling Waimate)
Vivienne Macfarlane and Catherine Richardson both counsellors and members of the NZ Association of Counsellors
Cathie Weith, Falls Prevention Officer (Sport Canterbury – South Canterbury)
SCDHB health services
Lyndal Lane, community engagement officer from ECAN
Lyndal Lane, from ECAN, promoting clean air
Rosie Knoppel (Aoraki Migrant Centre) fields an enquiry
Robyn Baldwin (Timaru Senior Citizens) and Rob Coleman (Neighbourhood Support)
Evelyn Milliken (Learning For You SC), right, in discussion with Marita and Anna from Te Aitarakihi
Anna Lee McLeod, Epilepsy Information and Support Specialist for the Canterbury/West Coast
Raelene Todd, (Plunket Society MSC)
Linda Gaskin, promoted Outward Board
Craig Courtis & Lyndal Lane
Jamahli Kingi, at the YMCA desk
The vibrant YMCA display
Julian Waller (SCDHB Stroke Services) checks Tania Metherell’s blood pressure
Julian Waller (SCDHB Stroke Services) checks Tania Metherell’s blood pressure.
Clive Callow (Community Trust Mid & South Canterbury) falls victim to the Problem Gambling Foundation “winning” wheel
Expo organisers Robyn Baldwin and Christina Cullimore are interviewed by Timaru Herald reporter Tess Brunton (centre)
Expo organisers Robyn Baldwin (Senior Citizens) and Christina Cullimore (YMCA) are interviewed by Timaru Herald reporter Tess Brunton (centre)
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