Education Renewal Recover Plan
For Ministry of Education information on Christchurch Early Childhood Services and Schools please click here.
Culture Galore - a cultural festival for Ethnic Groups in our community
10 March 2012 - for more information please click here.
Intercultural Awareness and Communication
This programme is designed to enable participants to develop more awareness of their cultural characteristics and those of others so that they can communicate more effectively across cultural boundaries. The training focuses on using effective communication to build the kinds of relationships that will lead to effective workplace interactions.
Gain an understanding of:
Culture, communication, relationships between cultures, relationships and workplace interactions, human dimension, ways to improve intercultural communication.
Who is it for?
Anyone from frontline public service, NGOs, charities, voluntary and community sector or any interested individual.
Workshop Dates for 2012: 17 April, 10 July and 9 October
One Full Day CourseWorkshop Fee*: $35.00
To register contact: Mastura Abd Rahman phone 379 3090 ext 810, email mastura.abdrahman@hagley.school.nz
* Please note that the fee is not for profit. Workshop fees cover basic running costs only.
ESOL Spaces and Support available
There are currently ESOL spaces available at:
- CPIT – especially for beginners, full or part-time, until the end of 2011 (no fees for refugees) – Ph 0800 24 24 76 to enroll or for more information.
- PEETO – (English for work – get a referral from Work and Income).
Wilkinson’s Workplace Literacy Services – English for people who are working to improve their English – 40hrs FREE tuition and they can come to your workplace or you can go to their school. Ph 351 7153.
Social Programmes for Refugee and Migrant Community
- 50+yrs Social Programme - Visits/outings for over 50 year olds
- Women's Exercise to Music - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.30am-12.10pm @ Riccarton Baptist Church, 80 Rattray Street (corner of Peveral St)
For more info Contact:
Lisa Logan
Community Health Promotion Team Leader
Christchurch Resettlement Services
P: 03 335 0311 ext 25
E: lisa.l@crs.org.nz
Newcomer Stories
CPIT are running a NEW course to give refugee and migrant newcomers an opportunity to:
- Discuss their history and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
- To explore different ways of writing and recording stories.
- To publish reflections of all participants.
Click here for more information
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