Whangarei Post Budget Lunch

This year CPAG and Social Service Providers Association (SSPA) are jointly hosting a child-focused analysis and commentary of the years budget. The aim is to provide an accessible and affordable avenue for the community to come together and hear about how the budget affects children and young people, especially our most vulnerable who live in poverty. 

We will provide a light lunch of soup and bread and we ask for a koha on entry. Please RSVP to secure your spot. 

Speakers

Associate Professor Mike O'Brien: CPAG's Social Security Spokeperson. Mike is an Associate Professor at the School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work at the University of Auckland and has previously been the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies at Massey University.

Dr Nevil Pierse: Deputy director of He Kainga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme. Nevil was previously a project manager and statistician for the Housing Heating and Health Study and is currently working on the Home Injury Prevention Intervention study, where he will be look at the effectiveness of an intervention of basic injury hazards in 1000 homes. His research goal is to best describe the relationship between environment and health, especially in the home and community setting.

Group discussions on community initiatives to address Child Poverty

Following on from the speakers the audience will spilt into small groups led by local organisers focused on community initiatives to address child poverty 

This event is part of CPAG's Nationwide Budget Breakfast Series being held in seven main centres - Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington,  Nelson, Dunedin and Christchurch.  

CPAG also intends to provide a comprehensive budget review shortly after the budget is released.  Visit www.cpag.org.nz to get your copy on Friday 27 May.