Waimakere

Child Safety

Partners: Rangiora Maternity hospital, Karanga Mai, Baby on the Move, Fire, Police, Ambulance, Plunket, Road Safety primary schools and preschool parents group., local pharmacies, Plunket, Te Runanga o Tuahuriri, Waimakariri District Council Green Space, Policy and Strategy, Planning and building units, Water Safety New Zealand, Swimming New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving, Coastguard, Waimakariri Aquatics, local primary schools

'Down the Back Paddock’ farm safety programme for primary schools Playground safety addressed through Council-wide commitment to CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Paracetamol poisoning campaign

‘Recognize, Respond and Refer’ programme to address child abuse
Child Safety and Falls Prevention education for the parents of preschool children Annual car restraint check campaign
Kidsfest child safety event “Teddy Stays out of Trouble”
Summer water safety campaign “Who’s Watching the Kids?”
PoolSafe Accreditation
WaiSwim –
Backing display, driveway run-over promotion resource

Youth 15-24 years

Partners: High Schools, North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, Hope Community Trust, Oxford Community Trust, Wellbeing North Canterbury, R13 Trust, White Elephant Trust, Police, Waimakariri District Council Green Space, Policy and Strategy, Planning and building units,

The ‘Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ parent education programme on alcohol and sexual safety
Youth Action Group alcohol-free events
Road Crash Day

Suicide Prevention
'Funky Farm Workers Food' project for youth working on dairy farms Establishment of a Youth Council as a means by which the needs and aspirations of local young people can be relayed to Council and to the community
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Waikuku Surf Club Sponsorship – The Waimakariri Aquatic Facilities Staff Contribution to Safety

Adults 25-64 years

Partners: ACC, North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, Mitre 10 Mega, Rangiora, Department of Labour, Coastguard, Local liquor licensees, police, ACC, Corrections, Turnaround Waimakariri, Road Safety, local preschools, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Site Safe, Waimakariri Access Group, Councillors, Waimakariri District Council Green Space, Policy and Strategy, Planning and building units

DIY Safety, including ladder falls campaign
Suicide Prevention initiatives including “Sad Blokes’ seminar on men and depression
Family Violence campaigns; including White Ribbon Day and community education
Men’s Advocacy programme (ReachOut)
Women’s DIY Safety at Mitre 10 Mega
‘Bereaved by Suicide’ support group
‘Parents as Role Models’ programme, aimed at encouraging parents to think about the impact of their drinking on their children:
“Plan your Night” campaign, as described above.

‘The Good the Bad and the Ugly’ teenage drinking programme (under development)
‘Waimakariri Wine Guide’ resource developed and distributed through local supermarkets

Recidivist Drink-drive programme
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)

Elderly 65+ years

Partners: Presbyterian Support, ACC, Darnley Club, Age Concern, Waimakariri Access Group, local physiotherapist

Waimakariri Access Group, Councillors, Waimakariri District Council Green Space, Policy and Strategy, Planning and building units

DIY Safety, including ladder falls campaign
Falls Prevention, including Active Ageing events, the 'Nite Lite' project and support for modified Ta Chi programmes
Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention; including support for ‘Menz Sheds’, ‘Active Ageing’ events and the publication of a recreational activities directory for older people
Road Safety: Support for Age Concern’s ‘Older Drivers’ programmes Home Safety: Support for Age Concern’s ‘Home and Personal Safety’ programmes, both led by Age concern
Through our involvement with the Waimakariri Access Group we also facilitate the delivery of mobility scooter workshops to ensure that older people are trained in the safe use of these often quite powerful scooters.

Civil Defence Emergency Preparedness

Partners: Ministry of Social Development, Presbyterian Support, Civil Defence Volunteers, New Foundations

Community Team function as the Welfare Team in a Civil Defence Emergency
Input into the development of a local Welfare Development of Waimakariri District Welfare Action Plan
Active participation in Civil Defence Pandora and training exercises Community Team Leader sits on the Regional Civil Defence Welfare Action Groups

Family Violence Prevention

Partners: Christchurch Women’s Refuge, Police, Corrections, Barnardos, Battered Women’s Trust, Child Youth and Famil, Waimakariri district Councillors, local primary and secondary schools, local business

‘Recognise, Respond and Refer’ child abuse education for health and educational professionals
White Ribbon Day promotion
Public Seminars. E.g. Leslie Elliot and Brainwave Trust

Reach-out Men’s Advocacy campaign

Suicide Prevention

Partners: Social Services Waimakariri, RCPHO(Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation), Partnership Health, Problem Gambling, High School Principals, Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Wellbeing North Canterbury, NZ Police, Rural Support Trust, Kia Piki te Ora, ACC, Department of Labour, Oxford Community Trust, Agribusiness, local schools

The establishment of a “Bereaved by Suicide” support group in response to evidence that those affected by suicide are at greater risk of taking their own lives.
Facilitation of Community and Provider workshops by leading suicide expert Barry Taylor: “Holding on When it’s Hard to Hold on”

Support for ‘Men’s Shedz’ as a means to facilitate connectedness and emotional wellbeing in older men.
Promotion of the Mental Health Foundation’s “Five Winning Ways to Wellbeing”

Coordination of the ‘Funky Farmworkers Food’ project, to promote wellbeing with at-risk young farm workers and their employers.

HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENT

PROGRAMMES

Rural Environments

Partners: RCPHO(Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation), Rural Support Trust, ACC, Department of Labour, Oxford Community Trust, Agribusiness, local schools. Police, Fire Ambulance, Neighbourhood Support, Civil Defence, Rural Fire,

Down the Back Paddock rural safety education programme Farm safety education sessions at small block-holder’s group meetings
Horse Safety resource development and distribution

Quad bike safety education and media campaign
‘Funky Farmworkers Food’ wellbeing and suicide prevention programme

Homes

Partners: ACC, North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, Mitre 10 Mega, Rangiora, Department of Labour, Coastguard, Local liquor licensees, police, ACC, Corrections, Turnaround Waimakariri, Road Safety, local preschools, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Site Safe

Our ‘Parents as Role Models’ programme is aimed at encouraging parents to think about the impact of their drinking on their children:
Our Road Safety/Crime Prevention “Plan your Night” campaign, as described above.

Ladder Safety/ DIY Home Safety, including in-store displays at DIY outlets and at local events.

Older Persons Falls Prevention, including Active Ageing events, the 'Nite Lite' project and support for modified Ta Chi programmes
Boat Safety promotion inlcudes lifejacket safety and the promotion of boat safety checklists.

Support for ACCs NZ Safety week, Home Safety promotion Support for Age Concern’s ‘Home and Personal Safety’ programmes, both led by Age concern

Road Safety

Partners: NZ Police, NZ Transport Agency, Automobile Association, Ashburton District Council Road Safety, Environment Canterbury, Waimakariri District Council Utilities and Roading, Rangiora Rotary Club, Rangiora Pakete Lions Club, Rangiora Lionesses, Kaiapoi Lions Club, Local MPs, Waimakariri District Councillors, primary schools

Support for Age Concern’s ‘Driving with Confidence’ workshops for older drivers
Speed Project
School speed signs.

Recidivist Driving Course
Annual Road Crash Day at local High Schools. Intersection campaign
“Plan Your Night” courtesy van campaign. Annual primary school car restraint checks Car seat safety promotion
School traffic safety forum

Public Spaces:

Partners: Waimakariri Access Group, Councillors, Waimakariri District Council Green Space, Policy and Strategy, Planning and building units

CPTED: (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) This incorporates structural and landscaping design that takes into account visibility and accessibility in public places.
Support for the Waimakariri Access Group, including::

• -  Facilitating the development of the Waimakariri Disability Strategy 2011.

• -  Connecting Council’s Building and Planning units with the Waimakariri Access Group.

• -  Supporting the development distribution of a promotional flyer for this group.

• -  Bringing accessibility concerns to the attention of the appropriate Council departments.

• -  Assisting the Access Group in a survey of public toilet facilities. This will be passed on to Council, with a view to increasing the number and quality of accessible toilet facilities across the District.

• -  Facilitating the development and delivery of a variety of mobility scooter safety workshops.

  The adoption of the Waimakariri Disability Strategy requires that the Access group is consulted in relation to the design of any new buildings or alterations to old buildings to ensure that they are safely to accessible to those affected by disability.

Water

Partners: Water Safety New Zealand, Swimming New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving, Coastguard, Waimakariri Aquatics, local primary schools

Although Injury Prevention includes promotion of water safety and safe boating, water safety is also a key priority for Council’s Aquatic’s Team, who are increasingly recognised as leaders in this area.

PoolSafe Accreditation
WaiSwim – WaiSwim is the name of the Waimakariri District Councils Learn to Swim and Water Safety Programmes. This aligns with, and is accredited by Swimming New Zealand and Water Safety N Z.
Waikuku Surf Club Sponsorship