Community Networks Franklin

Franklin Hospice provides palliative care and support to around 400 patients each year, all at no cost to them or their families. This month we find out how its staff and volunteers […]

Are you or your family struggling? Don’t know who to turn to for support? Come to our Expo – we may be able to help. Our members offer a wide […]

Addiction can impact many aspects of life – physical and mental health, families, relationships – careers. There are two main forms: substance use disorders and behavioural. This month we’re focusing […]

We may have had a break over the summer holidays, but Community Networks Franklin executive members haven’t been idle. In fact we’ve been pretty busy following up on work started […]

Recent reports show loneliness is a rapidly growing problem in New Zealand. Our guest presenter Laurie Hilsgen, a founder of and current chief executive of Carers NZ, knows a thing or […]

Are we doing enough to support our youth? Following our successful Supporting Our Children meeting in May, this month we focus on support for our youth with local youth mentor […]

Why is self-esteem so important? It impacts your decision-making, your relationships, your emotional health, your overall well-being. People with a healthy, positive view of themselves understand their potential and can feel […]

Is our community doing enough to support people with disabilities? That’s just one question we’ll be asking at our July meeting. But first we have a very special guest speaker: […]

What health services do you think Franklin needs now? What will it need in the future? Our monthly meeting gives you a chance to have your say. CNF MONTHLY MEETING […]

Do you know a child or young person in need of support? Do you know where to turn for help?Our focus at our meeting this month is on social services […]