Empowerment programmes
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Anglican Trust for Women
ATWC provides emotional and practical support in the areas of parenting skills, child behaviour, relationship issues, early childhood education, abuse, neglect, family violence, separation, loss, grief, poverty and housing.
They help parents, families and care givers to gain the life skills they need to improve the lives and futures of the children in their care.
Some of their services include:
- Counselling
- Parenting classes
- Support from child psychotherapists
- Social work services.
Auckland Women’s Centre
Auckland Women’s Centre provides a range of community education courses and support groups designed to boost women’s confidence and strengthen connections. Together, participants learn new skills—mental, physical, cultural, and emotional—that inspire growth and empowerment.
De Paul House
De Paul House provides housing and support services, focusing on families with dependent children. Their trained Social Work Support team will work closely with the family to transition from emergency housing to a stable home.
Functional Adaptive Movement
This is a strength and conditioning program with specifically designed to increase the overall health and wellness of disabled people. The programmes are designed to elevate balance, coordination, confidence, strength, endurance, concentration, communication, capability, and life skills of people of all abilities.
Interacting Disability Theatre
Weekly drama (the good kind!), filmmaking and hip hop classes throughout school term for a wide variety of people.
Nurturing Families
Nurturing Families offer a variety of services and programmes designed to support parents and children in our community. From Crisis Packs filled with essential items to weekly parenting group sessions, they offer a safe haven for those navigating parenthood.
Phab
Phab provides weekly social experiences for people with disabilities aged 16 and over. They run weekly social groups, holiday programmes, exercise programmes and life skills day programmes and more. They are based in Takapuna.
Recreate NZ
Recreate organise camps, getaways and all kinds of outdoor adventures across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Christchurch for young people with disabilities. From cycling the Otago Rail Trail to a night out for dinner and a movie, they have something for everyone.
Please note that due to popular demand, you may need to be on the waiting list to join their activities. Please contact them first before making any plans.
Stand Tū Māia
Stand Tū Māia provides family therapy and a range of support for children and families who have been through difficult or traumatic experiences.
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri (Te Whare) is a kaupapa Māori social services provider. Located in Manukau and Kaitaia, we provide services to whānau on behalf of Te Hāhi Mihinare – The Māori Anglican Church.
Some of their services include:
- A healing korowai programme for wāhine Māori
- A healing tokotoko programme for tāne Māori
- Non-violence programmes for wāhine and tāne Māori
- Safety programmes for wāhine and tāne Māori.
The Pride Project
The Pride Project is a community led support initiative run out of The Pride Project community house in Clendon within Manurewa. It works to combat anti-social activity and support people with complex needs who are falling through the cracks.