Well done Alan on the fantastic achievement of completing his NZQA Level 4 qualification in Community Facilitation.

Welcoming Daisy our latest and youngest Caregiver at St John of God Hauora Trust. Animal Assisted Therapy is an important and effective strategy in supporting young people experiencing mental health issues to develop a path towards growth and development. See more about our Community, Youth and Child Services Division and our Health and Wellbeing Team at www.sjog.org.nz

Thanks again to the Mike Pero Foundation and the Mike Pero Halswell and Mike Pero Cashmere who made the donation of this vehicle possible that will provide an important outreach service for vulnerable young parents. We remain grateful to community-focused organisations like Mike Pero Real Estate that provide these vital donations that help contribute to better outcomes for people in need of support. Ka pair to mahi to Mr Mike Pero, Marilyn Welch, Alistair Brown and your respective teams.

Today we honour the wonderful volunteers who do so much to support the people we commit ourselves to care for together. Our work could not be done without your philanthropic approach to the world and we are grateful to continue to work in partnership together. Contact us or see www.sjog.org.nz if you would like to enquire about volunteering.

Today we welcomed a delegation from Mike Pero Real Estate including Mike Pero on a brisk winter afternoon to receive the donation of a vehicle that will provide warmth and security to many. Thanks to the teams at Mike Pero Mike Pero Cashmere and Mike Pero Halswell via the charitable foundation we now have a dedicated vehicle for transport coordination for vulnerable young parents to access our service. Thank you to all involved in sharing our vision to improve life for those in greatest need in the community.