Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th š§
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, letās make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, donāt forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Donāt forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how youāre cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldnāt be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.7% Other - I'll share below
Cage /trap wanted to borrow
Would anybody round Stoke have a cage / trap I could borrow to catch a small rabbit that is hanging around our property a lot. I imagine visits most houses in Coleridge place. Enjoying my new vege plants š”
The Food Factory Demonstration Kitchen
The Food Factory Demonstration Kitchen is available to hire for $30+GST per hour.
Minimum hire is 3 hours.
Maximum hire is capped at $250+GST.
- 25 people seated
- 40 people standing
- Access to 2 x toilets
- Onsite parking
- Screen on wall to connect your laptop too
- Full kitchen for your use
Great venue for business meetings or children's cooking themed birthday parties.
Email: olivia@thefoodfactory.co.nz