Service types: Family / whānau support, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Parenting education, Whānau support, Advocacy.

The Strengthening Families process is a way for families to get coordinated access to multiple services. It is run in a way that meets the unique needs of families/ whānau. Strengthening Families builds on the strengths and hopes of families with the help of external support agencies.

Service types: Social work, Social services crisis assessment, Counselling, Advocacy.

Social Work - Whānau Support & Wellbeing - Crisis Intervention
We provide a range of services and supports aimed at restoring family wellbeing. We are regularly tasked to intervene when whānau safety is of concern, especially when whānau circumstances have devolved to the stage where violence ensues. We work alongside whānau towards restoring safety.

• Counselling
• Education programmes
• Family violence intervention
• Information and support
• Referral to specialist services
• Supervised contact

Whānau Support - is a free service offered to those needing wrap around practical support and individuals and families who are impacted by family harm. This can include being a liaison with other agencies, support for improving current lifestyle situations, support with parenting, and general support to help keep you safe. 
Referrals come from ISR, Schools, the Community and you can refer yourself. 

Whānau Resilience - support for whānau to live violence-free and to eliminate violence for the next generation. 

Supervised contact - is where contact with a child takes place in a safe, controlled place, with someone such as a relative, another person or an organisation. It usually happens when one parent has been violent, either towards the other parent or towards the child. Supervised contact can give a parent the chance to rebuild their relationship with their child. You can choose to use a supervised contact service, or the court might order it.

Service types: Budgeting and help with debt, Legal / civil services, Tax advice.

We offer a Financial Mentoring Service (Budgeting) to enable couples or individuals to become financially independent and have the ability to create a stress-free financial environment through advocating, learning, guidance and understanding. There is no quick fix when it comes to finances, and our team of Budget Advisors/Financial Mentors can help guide you on this journey.

We coordinate the local community food bank. It is run entirely from donations and every little bit helps and is much appreciated. If you or someone you know, is finding it difficult to make ends meet or having trouble putting food on the table, we can help. This service is free and completely confidential. Simply contact the office and we can have a chat. Conditions apply *

Service types: Kaupapa Māori.

Whangamatā Community Marae Trust and Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust are collaborating to offer Te Reo classes starting in October. For more information click here.

Service types: Education and training, Life skills, LGBTQIA+ support, Youth mentoring / development, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Smoking cessation (Stop smoking), Counselling.

OSCAR School holiday programme

• Hospital transport/ shuttle

Our wonderful team of volunteers provide transport to DHB medical appointments in Thames, Hamilton and Tauranga, by donation.