New day care soon

Ruapehu Bulletin, 3 August 1993, Page 8

New day care soon

Waimarino child care professionals are ecstaticthat a Barnardos-run day care programme is soon to be established in the area. A spokesperson for early childhood workers in the Waimarino, said that the type of service that Bamardos aims to instigate is sorely lacking in the area, with parents in desperate need of a Smallbore rifle club The Waimarino Smallbore Rifle Club shoot continues with a number of new shooters. The young and not-so-young are having a go at the discipline this year, with some of this group showing a lot of promise and enthusiasm. The older members of the club have travelled as far afield as Wellington to compete in championship shoots, with mixed success. Ken Summerhays continues; to score well at these competitions. Results: B McGinniss 97.4; R. Prince 79, 92.1; T. Prince 85.0, 81.0; M. Maru 97.4; B. Evans 94.2; S. Fredericksen 54.0; A.A. Fredericksen 59.0; B. Grossart 77.0, 61.0'; C. Bright 93.4.

reasonably priced, professionally-run home care programme. A number of potential care-givers attended the public meetings held in Taihape, Waiouru and Ohakune last Wednesday, with Bamardos' Waimarino project coordinator, Vera Donnelly, on hand to begin compilation of a register. Advertising for potential care-givers begins this week, with advertisements in all local papers. Care-givers are selected through a careful screening process, with individuals undergoing interviews and completing questionnaires. The home environment of all applicants is thoroughly examined to ensure safety measures are in place for the care of young children. Bamardos care-givers are not necessarily parents of young children, according to Mrs Donnelly.

"Care-givers need just | one qualification", she said, "and that is a genuine love of children." An older person with a grown-up family may opt for the service in the capacity of a grand-parent, she said. Successful applicants receive on-going training and support from Bamardos, in the form of workshops that cover a variety of topics including first aid, C.P.R., assertiveness training and creativity. The service will be available for parents in need of some 'time out', as well as working couples or individuals.