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Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Linda Stewart, Chairperson of the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board, about how the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes have affected the facilities in her ward. Stewart talks about the loss of recreational reserves such as QEII Park, and the likelihood that residents will leave the area if they cannot teach their children to swim. She also talks about the repair process, and the need for community meeting places.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Monday 9 January 2012. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post and Western News.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Monday 7 January 2013. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post and Western News.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Monday 31 December 2012. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post and Western News.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Monday 2 January 2012. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post, Western News and Shore View.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Sunday 2 January 2011. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post, Western News and Shore View.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Community News community newspaper, published on Sunday 3 January 2010. Community News is a combined holiday edition which replaces the normal editions of The Observer, News Advertiser, Pegasus Post, Western News and Shore View.

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Abstract The original intention for the Partnership Community Worker (PCW) project in 2006 was for it to be an extension of the Pegasus Health General Practice and furthermore to be a bridge between the community and primary healthcare. It was believed that a close working relationship between the Practice Nurse and the PCW would help the target population of Māori, Pacifica and low income people to address and overcome their perceived barriers to healthcare which included: finance, transport, anxiety, cultural issues, communication, or lack of knowledge. Seven years later although the PCW project has been deemed a success in the Canterbury District Health Board annual reports (2013-14) and community and government agencies, including the Christchurch Resettlement Service (2012), many of the Pegasus Health General Practices have not utilised the project to its full extent, hence the need for this research. I was interested in finding out in the first instance if the model had changed and, if so why, and in the second instance if the promotional material currently distributed by Pegasus Health Primary Health Organisation reflected the daily practice of the PCW. A combination of methods were used including: surveys to the Pegasus Health General Practices, interviews with PCWs, interviews with managers of both the PCW host organisations and referring agencies to the PCW project. All the questions asked of all the participants in this research were focussed on their own perception of the role of the PCW. Results showed that the model has changed and although the publications were not reflecting the original intention of the project they did reflect the daily practice of the PCWs who are now struggling to meet much wider community expectations and needs. Key Results: Partnership Community Worker (PCW) interviews: Seventeen PCWs of the 19 employed were interviewed face to face. A number expressed interest in more culturally specific training and some are pursuing qualifications in social work; for many pay parity is an issue. In addition, many felt overwhelmed by the expectations around clients with mental health issues and housing issues now, post-earthquakes. Medical Practice surveys: Surveys were sent to eighty-two Pegasus Health medical practices and of these twenty five were completed. Results showed the full capacity of the PCW role was not clearly understood by all with many believing it was mostly a transport service. Those who did understand the full complexity of the role were very satisfied with the outcomes. PCW Host Community Manager Interviews: Of the ten out of twelve managers interviewed, some wished for more communication with Pegasus Health management because they felt aspects of both the PCW role and their own role as managers had become blurred over time. Referring organisations: Fifteen of the fifty referring community or government organisations participated. The overall satisfaction of the service was high and some acknowledged the continuing need for PCWs to be placed in communities where they were well known and trusted. Moreover results also showed that both the Canterbury earthquakes 2010-2011 and the amalgamation of Partnership Health PHO and Pegasus Health Charitable Limited in 2013 have contributed to the change of the model. Further future research may also be needed to examine the long term effects on the people of Canterbury involved in community work during the 2011-2014 years.  

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Charlie Gates investigating the Christchurch City Council's plan to rejuvenate New Brighton mall. Gates interviews Sherry Dhamija, owner of Penguin House Dairy, Kate Thomas, manager of New Brighton Florist, and Colleen Biggs of Pegasus Tattoo about how business is going and what they think the area needs to be revitalised.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of St James School pupils (left), Ciaran Fox from All Right? (centre-right) and Burwood-Pegasus Community Board Member Tim Baker. Fox is presenting the AWA Trails to members of the St James School community. The photograph was taken at the launch of the St James AWA trail at St James School.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of St James School pupils (left), Ciaran Fox from All Right? (right) and Burwood-Pegasus Community Board Member Tim Baker (front). Baker is presenting the AWA Trails to members of the St James School community. The photograph was taken at the launch of the St James AWA trail at St James School.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people walking the Chisnallwood walking trail, including Chisnallwood Intermediate pupils, Burwood-Pegasus Community Board Members Tim Baker (left) and Cr Glenn Livingstone (front right). The photograph was taken at the launch of the Chisnallwood AWA trail at Chisnallwood Intermediate. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2015 at 3:55pm.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of students, staff and other community members at the lauch of the AWA Trails at St James School. In the photograph are St James School pupils, All Right? 'All Righties' mascots (back), Burwood-Pegasus Community Board member Tim Baker (centre-right) and other St James School community members. The photograph was taken at the launch of the St James AWA trail at St James School.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of St James School pupils (left), Ciaran Fox from All Right? (right) and Burwood-Pegasus Community Board Member Tim Baker (front). Baker is presenting the AWA Trails to members of the St James School community. The photograph was taken at the launch of the St James AWA trail at St James School. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2015 at 3:56pm.