🎙️ SOAR Highlight! 🎙️

Today, Jack interviewed Sandra Mayhew, who is blind and preparing to compete in the Blind & Vision Impaired Bowls Federation National Championship. 🎳✨

Wishing you all the best, Sandra — and thank you for sharing your inspiring journey on SOAR! 💛

#SOARRadio #BlindSports #InclusionMatters #BowlsChampionship #RadioSouthland #InspiringMahi

🎙️ SOAR Highlight! 🎙️

Jack interviews Aaron, the National I Lead Coordinator from Auckland, and Jaden, the Deputy Chair for the National I Lead Committee. 🎤

Stay tuned for an insightful kōrero about their roles and the incredible work they're doing! 💛

🎙️ SOAR Highlight! 🎙️

Jack interviewed Charmin, the E14E Coordinator and Project Coordinator at Number 10. 🙌

They talked about Youth Week and the upcoming Block Takeover event, plus the awesome services Number 10 offers for youth in Invercargill.

Thanks Charmin for joining SOAR and for all the amazing mahi you do for our rangatahi! 💛

#SOARRadio #Number10 #YouthWeek #BlockTakeover #YouthSupport #Invercargill #AwesomeMahi

This week for SOAR, Jack interviewed Saniya (Community Engagement Lead) and Lyndsay (Programme Lead – Vulnerable Communities) from @Invercargill City Libraries and Archives. 📚✨

They talked about the awesome mahi the library does in the community and shared a bit about their roles and outreach work.

Thanks Saniya and Lyndsay for joining SOAR! 💛

#SOARRadio #InvercargillCityLibrary #CommunityEngagement #RadioSouthland #AwesomeMahi #LibraryLife

🎙️ SOAR Highlight! 🎙️

Jack interviewed Breidi and Fiona from Southland Charity Hospital. 🏥

They talked about how to volunteer, how the hospital came to life, and the amazing fundraising efforts behind it all.

Thanks, Breidi and Fiona, for the awesome kōrero! 💛

🎙️ Spotlight on SOAR! 🎙️

Jack had the pleasure of interviewing Simon, the General Manager at Bainfield Gardens. 🌿✨

They discussed the incredible work Bainfield Gardens does in the Invercargill community and how people can volunteer to be part of their mission. 💛

Bainfield Gardens provides a healing environment for people facing mental health challenges. Through teaching work-based skills in a gardening setting, they foster a culture of encouragement, love, and community—helping individuals reconnect and transition back to the fullness of life. 🌱💚

A huge thank you to Simon for joining SOAR and for the amazing mahi you do! 💪

#SOARRadio #BainfieldGardens #MentalHealthSupport #HealingThroughGardening #CommunityWellbeing #VolunteerOpportunity #RadioSouthland #AwesomeMahi

🎙️ Spotlight on SOAR! 🎙️

Jack had the pleasure of interviewing his mate Leon, the IHC Volunteer Program Coordinator. 🌟✨

They discussed the IHC Volunteer Program, the incredible mahi IHC does for people with disabilities in the Invercargill community, and the important work being done through the Community Trust. 💛♿

A huge thank you to Leon for joining SOAR and for the amazing mahi you do! 💪

#SOARRadio #IHCVolunteerProgram #DisabilitySupport #CommunityMahi #RadioSouthland #InclusionMatters

🎙️ Spotlight on SOAR! 🎙️

SOAR Co-ordinator Jack Lovett-Hurst had the pleasure of interviewing Karina and Nadine, who are part of the amazing Kōrari Māori Public Health team at Ngā Kete. 🌿✨

They discussed the incredible work Kōrari does in the community, making a real difference in Māori public health and well-being. 💛

A huge thank you to Karina and Nadine for joining SOAR and for the amazing mahi you do! 💪

#SOARRadio #KorariMāoriPublicHealth #NgāKete #CommunityWellbeing #RadioSouthland #AwesomeMahi

Jack had the pleasure of interviewing his friend Clem, a recruiter at First Base Recruitment. 🌟✨

They discussed the work First Base Recruitment does, its 10 years in business, and Clem’s perspective on recruitment. Plus, he shared a bit about his family! 💛

A big thank you to Clem for joining SOAR and for the great kōrero! 💪

#SOARRadio #FirstBaseRecruitment #CareerSupport #CommunityConnections #RadioSouthland #Invercargill

Jack had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel, the Co-Chair at Enabling Good Lives Taranaki. 🌟✨

They discussed the impactful work Enabling Good Lives is doing to support and empower the disability community. 💛♿

A big thank you to Daniel for joining SOAR and for the amazing mahi you do! 💪

#SOARRadio #EnablingGoodLives #DisabilitySupport #CommunityEmpowerment #RadioSouthland #InclusionMatters