Fern Collective

23/10/2026

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20/10/2026

🌿 Sometimes we just need a minute to process what we just went through, how it tickled a few uncomfortable memories and regulate ourselves, so we can reset and move on with the day. Yep that's the professionals too. It's ok to not be ok. It's ok to take the time for yourself to refill your cup before emptying your cup for others.

Give yourself permission to be the best version of you.

20/10/2026

🌿 Pathways Awarua is leading the way for our youth to learn subjects of choice! Road Code was the topic of the day!

20/10/2026

🌿 Looking at options as the year is rolling round!

Are you a local beauty therapist or mechanic and have the space to coach a youth a couple hours a week? Reach out! We need you asap!

20/10/2026

🌿 What a stunning day!!! Out and about together, nature and chit chats!

20/10/2026

🌿 A little read

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October is ADHD awareness month. Last month, we released the Health and Independence Report. The report highlights the significant impact neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions can have on people's lives.

Earlier this year, the Ministry supported reforms that allow a wider range of qualified health practitioners to assess and initiate treatment for adults with ADHD, helping improve access to care and reduce barriers for patients.

It's one example of how evidence, clinical expertise and policy reform can work together to improve health services for New Zealanders.

You can read the Health and Independence Report and the changes to ADHD prescribing rules in the links below.

20/10/2026

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20/10/2026

🌿 Thanks for sharing our thoughts!

Finding out your teenager is hurting themselves can bring up a lot of fear.

👉 It’s natural to want the behaviour to stop immediately, but how we respond can make a massive difference. Punishment, anger or making them feel ashamed can make it harder for them to talk about what’s happening and may mean they hide it from you.

A harm-reduction approach looks at how we can keep young people safe while also trying to understand what is sitting underneath the behaviour. 🤔

We asked Holly Brammall from Fern Collective shares some practical ways whānau can respond, reduce shame and keep the conversation open. ❤️

https://whanaucompass.org.nz/blogs/rangatahi/reducing-self-harm-by-being-heard-and-seen

19/10/2026

🌿 Distraction tools are always a must!