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Useful Links from The New Zealand Federation of Women's Institutes Website
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Women's Institutes have another idea about links on websites.they are already linking with other women throughout the world via email and post. Links with sister organisations in the U.K. or Australia are common as are individual links between members. You can locate a federation near you here. If you would like to contact a W.I. member in New Zealand, you should get in touch with the national office - exec@wi.org.nz. The Women's Institute (UK). Scottish Women's Rural Institutes. CWA Australia web sites:.
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The Swamp Report: May 2014
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7 JAN LOGIE (Green) to the Minister of Justice: Does she stand by her statement “we need to encourage these women and children to be comfortable coming forward to report domestic and sexual violence” if so, what has she done to encourage women to report domestic violence? Jan Logie: Will women feel encouraged to report domestic violence when they see her, the Minister of Justice, defending Maurice Williamson’s interference—. Hon Members: Point of order. If the member simply asks that question, it will be...
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The Swamp Report: November 2013
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Judge criticises ACC act as unfair. An article from the Dominion Post by Shane Cowlishaw. After Coral Waitere had a new oven installed, she filled up the sink to do some dishes. But the electrician who set up the oven had left the house unearthed, so when she turned on the tap she was blasted across the kitchen by 240 volts of electricity. The current that surged through her body blew a hole just below her lip where it exited. Under the act, only individuals who are employed at the time of their injury a...
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The Swamp Report: October 2013
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An article from the Northern Outlook by Cate Broughton. Services for victims of sexual violence in Waimakariri are completely inadequate, a Rangiora Community Board submission says. The board has made the claims in a submission to a parliamentary select committee inquiry into funding for specialist sexual violence social services. Christchurch has 92 ACC-registered counsellors available. The Monarch Centre in Christchurch provides counselling services for victims of sexual assault but its three part-time...
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The Swamp Report: April 2015
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The inadequate response to sexual violence prevention. An article from Scoop by Gordon Campbell. As well as this new support scheme, ACC is also increasing its annual funding of sexual violence prevention education, from a paltry $1 million to $4 million, a figure still seen as inadequate by experienced workers in the field. Even the possible changes to pre-trial and courtroom treatment will not address the issue of prevention. As the initial Law Commission issues paper on those proposals. ACC: Situation...
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The Swamp Report: ACC help for sexual violence victims
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ACC help for sexual violence victims. An article from the Manawatu Standard by Thomas Heaton. Client-focused changes to ACC's services around sexual violence have been a long time coming, Palmerston North counsellors say. ACC officially launched the new Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims scheme on Monday. The new service puts greater focus on maintaining wellbeing and increasing the provision of support, including increased hours for support. Manawatu Women's Refuge manager Dr Ang Jury said it was ...
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The Swamp Report: March 2014
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Respect key to tackling sexual violence early. A press release from the New Zealand Government. ACC Minister Judith Collins has today announced a new school-based pilot project funded by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) as part of its new focus on preventing sexual violence. 8220;Sexual violence has a significant effect on victims and families, resulting in substantial physical and mental health issues as well as social problems like poverty, addiction and suicide,” Ms Collins says. The school...
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