Community Services Expo

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)