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/ whanau. Strengthening Families builds on the strengths and hopes of families with the help of external support agencies.

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 whanau safety is of concern, especially when whanau circumstances have devolved to the stage where violence ensues. We work alongside whanau towards restoring safety.

Whanau 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. Whanau 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. Whanau 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. Whanau 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.

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 * 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 *

Whangamata Community Marae Trust and Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust have collaborated for the last two years to offer Te Reo classes. We have built up a great community to learn and share together. Te Reo classes are organised and delivered by the Whangamata Community Marae Trust. See their website for more information: www.wcm.maori.nz//programmes/

OSCAR School holiday programme and youth counselling.

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

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Community van trips and personal shopping service. These trips are a great way for elderly or people who are isolated to connect with each other and with services outside of Whangamata including banking, visiting friends and grocery shopping. Community van trips and personal shopping service. These trips are a great way for elderly or people who are isolated to connect with each other and with services outside of Whangamata including banking, visiting friends and grocery shopping.