Te Aratu Trust

Social Service

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

Te Aratu Trust empowers people with disabilities, including those experiencing mental health challenges, to realise their potential and live as valued members of their community.
Through personalised support, meaningful participation, and a strength-based approach, we walk alongside ākonga (students) on their journey toward independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

Staff

Please refer to our website:
https://tearatu.org.nz/about/#staff

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Call, email or pop in and see us during our opening hours

Walk in

Come in, have a look around and grab a brochure and referral form while you're here

Fees and Charges Description

No fee for any of our programmes

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Thu	8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

While our service closes at 3pm (and 1pm Friday), staff are onsite for hui, training, or other client-related work until at least 4pm.

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Services Provided

Disability support services

Community Participation Our programmes focus on building confidence, developing life skills, and creating pathways to independence and employment. Every person we work with receives individualised support tailored to their aspirations, strengths, and needs. Through practical support, skill development, and opportunities for connection, we help create pathways towards fuller lives, stronger whanaungatanga, and a deeper sense of belonging. Whether it’s setting goals, gaining work experience, or connecting with the community, we provide practical support in a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment.

Education and training
Employment support

Community Participation

Our programmes focus on building confidence, developing life skills, and creating pathways to independence and employment. Every person we work with receives individualised support tailored to their aspirations, strengths, and needs. Through practical support, skill development, and opportunities for connection, we help create pathways towards fuller lives, stronger whanaungatanga, and a deeper sense of belonging.

Whether it’s setting goals, gaining work experience, or connecting with the community, we provide practical support in a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Travel Directions

Ferguson Place is located between McDonalds and BP on Fairy Springs Road.

Public Transport

Te Aratu Trust is accessible via public transport with a bus stop on Fairy Springs Road 400m away.

The Accessibility Concession with BayBus provides free transport across the BoP for anyone who is permanently unable to drive and meets the eligibility criteria. Te Aratu Trust is an approved assessor and assists enrolled ākonga to gain this concession.

Total Mobility scheme (subsidised taxi fares) eligibility for enrolled ākonga can also be assessed free of charge in partnership with Te Arawa Whānau Ora.