Christchurch Earthquake: updated links

The staff and Board of HPF are constantly thinking of our colleagues in Christchurch and are full of admiration for their perseverance and dignity. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kia kaha from all at HPF.

This page has links to information, particullarly resources for coping after the earthquake and you can facebook a message of support HPF on our Facebook page.

Christchurch earthquake support facebook

"This website has been made for kids like you who have been in an earthquake."

Website created to help kids adjust to coping after the quake. Cool graphics and interactive things to do.
Visit JoJo's Place

Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA)

CERA  links to land information, schedule of surburban meetings and loads of other 'recovery' information.

Integrated Recovery Guide version 2

Clear guidelines, colourful formating and easy to follow see the super new version of the Integrated Recovery Guide.
Easily downloadable for you to read and share.

Integrated Recovey Guide - Community & Public Health

Maintain your wellbeing after the earthquake

We've got Christhchurch covered - postering campagain
Five posters representing each of the winning ways to wellbeing, as identified by The Foresight Project. The posters offer practical advice and motivational ideas on how you can support your own wellbeing and that of the world around you, including your family, friends, colleagues and the wider community.

Connect, Give, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Be Active  download the posters .

Maintain your wellbeing after the earthquake A series of very useful papers and links on the Mental Health Foundation website.

Wellbeing Support Information Timely advice that can be helpful.  Phone numbers and website links for Welfare Centres, Lifeline, Youthline, Victim Support and the Samaritans.

Information for people with disabilities The purpose of this update is to let people know about services available for disabled people from the Canterbury region who need new or replacement equipment, or other services and support because of a sensory impairment or communication difficulty.

Social work kete Christchurch Earthquake Special a comprehensive kete of news links and resources about social issues related to the earthquake, from the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers.

Where to find help in Auckland a sheet of links and resources for people who have shifted to Auckland following the earthquake.

Community and NGO Updater This site provides a single place for Christchurch Community Organisations and NGOs to keep each other up to date – or use as an opportunity to contact your colleagues working in the community and social services support area in Christchurch.

Helping Children Through Disasters

Plunket advice on reassuring kids following latest earthquake  "Plunket says that many children may be left feeling unsure, anxious or scared after the latest earthquake in Christchurch and encourages parents to be patient and reassuring with children, who may have questions about the events."

In any disaster it is children who suffer the most according to UNICEF’s Emergency Response: Issues and Actions: April 2007. Children are particularly vulnerable and need special attention to help them cope with disaster and its aftermath.

Womens' Refuge Christchurch earthquake response. Keep up with the latest on Facebook or their regular website

Other useful sites

Canterbury Earthquake official site infrastructure issues and the schedule of locations and times for Community Briefings. 

Canterbury District Health Board advice for important health messages.

Mental Health Foundation on coping after an earthquake.   

Emergency Housing  Help for Cantabrians whoes house is damaged.

Prepare for the unexpected 

See the Civil Defence web site for a pile of resources to help you prepare for unexpected events in the future.