About the Field Workers

The Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society has two Field Workers (FW) who cover the Greater Wellington region.

	Name	Phone	Fax	Hours
	Wellington	04 388-8127	04 976-1232
	Charlotte Hathaway - Wellington & Kapiti
	Wellington	04 388-8127	04 976-1232	8.30am – 4.30pm Monday - Friday
	Kapiti	04 298-8887	04 976-1232	8.30am – 4.30pm Monday - Friday
	Sue Johnston - Wairarapa
	Hutt Valley	04 388-8127	04 976-1232	8.30am – 4.30pm Monday - Friday
	Wairarapa	06 372-6721	06 372-6725	8.30am – 4.30pm Monday - Friday

What to Expect from your Field Workers

ACCURATE INFORMATION
about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

ASSESSMENT & CO-ORDINATION
of a person’s needs

ADVOCACY & SUPPORT
During assessments, with employers, WINZ, GP’s, Specialists etc.

  REFERRAL & LIAISON
With appropriate services

ORGANISATION & FACILITATION
of support groups

EDUCATION
of the public and health professionals about MS

The FW’s visit in your home if you require, at your workplace, or we can meet at an acceptable venue.  Or you can contact us by phone to “catch up”. 

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Support Groups

Support groups in:

1. Johnsonville. Johnsonville Uniting Church, Dr. Taylor Tce. Johnsonville. 
   Time: 11.15am – 1.15pm
   Day: Second Tuesday of the month (except January)
   
   
2. Eastern Suburbs. Rotating cafes.
   Time: 11.30am onwards
   Day: Last Wednesday of every month (except January and December)
   
   
3. MOOSE Group (evening group)
   A new support group was formed in September 2008 to provide support to people managing Multiple Sclerosis who are working and cannot make the morning support groups.
   • The group meets at 7pm every 2nd Tuesday and actively encourages partners to attend.
   • The group, named the "Moose Group" aims to take a light hearted approach to managing MS by sharing information and friendship.
   • Apart from group discussion, speakers and therapists are also invited to talk to the group each month.
   • Moose's are busy planning a weekend holiday for 2009.

For further information, please feel free to contact Roisin King on roisinking@mac.com or call on 04 9733874.

Hutt Valley & Kapiti groups:

1. Lower Hutt. Red Cross Rooms, 31 Pretoria St. Lower Hutt. 
   Time: 10am – 11.15am
   Day: on the 4th Thursday of every Month (excluding January and December)
   
   
2. Upper Hutt. Cossie Club, Logan St. Upper Hutt.
   Time: 10.30am – 12pm
   Day: On the first Wednesday of every Month (except January)
   
   
3. Kapiti. Paraparaumu Field Centre, Ngahina St. Paraparaumu.
   Time: 12pm – 1.15pm
   Day: On the second Monday of every month (except January).
   
   

Wairarapa support groups 2 – 3 times a year, where and when appropriate.

Other informal peer support groups run at the discretion of the members, where and when convenient.  We encourage such groups and are happy to assist with initial organisation for establishing a group.

If you are interested please contact your FW before attending.

 

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Position Description of the Field Worker

Position Title	Field Worker
Purpose	The Field Worker is responsible for the Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (herein referred to as PwMS) providing support to PwMS and their families as described in the Duties and Responsibilities below.
To Members	To communicate with PwMS to provide information or assess and coordinate their needs. To be familiar with accessing relevant benefits, grants and assistance available from Government, hospitals and voluntary organizations. To refer and liaise with and maintain a working relationship with appropriate Government and welfare agencies and other health professionals. To act as advocate for members when required. To facilitate group meetings for PwMS. To ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of members is maintained at all time.
To the Society	To attend meetings of the Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society Committee, providing a report of activities and relevant statistics. To promote the work of the Society by speaking to interested groups or individuals in regard to the condition of multiple sclerosis. To act as a link between members and the committee of the Society. To maintain a register of all PwMS. Maintain a relevant record of contact with PwMS.
Compliance	Be aware of the policies and procedures as set down in the Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Handbook. Adhere to all Government Acts as required e.g. to the Privacy Act 1986 the Health & Safety Act 1992 etc Attend regular supervision Keep the President or Deputy in their absence, informed of any extraordinary event that could have an adverse effect on the Society.
Field	To educate the public and health professionals on the disease of Multiple Sclerosis

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