Networks

Community Waikato encourages and fosters networking amongst community organisations.

^{To view a list of community networks active in the region follow this link. If you know of any other networks that could be displayed here please contact us so we can update this list.}

_{Community Waikato staff are involved in supporting a number of regular networking meetings including...}

^{Managers’ Forum}

^{(Monthly) click here for the years schedule}

^{Convenor: Andrea Goble}

^{This network provides more than 40 managers of social service organisations a chance to network and discuss issues especially relevant to their sector. Each  session usually focuses on a relevant theme or issue. Sometimes outside speakers, such as leading academics or key government people, are invited to contribute but primarily the forum provides a time for managers to talk with each other about the issue concerned. Participants are encouraged to bring resources or information to share with others.}

^{Waikato Region Community Houses Network}

^(Bi-monthly)

^{Convenor:Jenny Patching}

^{This network meets bi-monthly at one of the regions’ community houses. This gives those involved in community houses and community centres a chance to network, listen to guest speakers, discuss issues of direct relevance and, on occasion, participate in project development. Membership is free and open to those involved in community houses and community centres from the greater Waikato.}

^{Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Forum and the Coordinators and Fieldworkers Network}

^{These two networks have recently combined their meetings.}

^(Bi-monthly)

^{Convenor: Jenny Patching}

^{Coordinators and Fieldworkers Network is comprised of people predominantly involved in providing one-to-one support and education services in the health or health-related sector. Participants gain ideas, information and support from one another, as well as the opportunity to engage and connect with like-minded agencies.Guest speakers usually focus on issues that are of particular relevance for the sector.}

^{Maori Disability Network}

^(Bi-Monthly)

^{Convenor: Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust}

^{This network group is made up of 20 organisations from Raukawa, Maniapoto, Waikato and Hauraki. The group has been active for two years now and recently nominated a representative for the newly established National Maori network. This group meets every month.}

^{Maori Community Nurses Network}

^(Quarterly)

^{Convenor: Sandy Pokaia}

^{This group is made up of nurses from the wider Waikato and meets quarterly. Much information is shared and a common understanding of their work is supported through korero.}

^{Maori Social Workers}

^(Monthly)

^{Convenors: Sandy Pokaia and Maria Davis}

^{This is a newly established group which unites the Maori Social Workers together to support each other in their roles.  This group meets once a month.}

^{Transport Steering Group and Hauraki, Matamata and Piako Managers Forum}