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Te Whāngai Trust
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Description
Te Whāngai Trust is a Charitable Trust providing work, life skills training and multi-agency advocacy (assisting with Courts, Corrections, Work and Income, Oranga Tamariki, health and other support services) to develop pathways into training and employment. We focus on developing those in our community that need a hand-up, not a hand-out.
The Trust assists people who find themselves at a disadvantage through current circumstances, to upskill themselves and assess their skills and transition back into community life, participation, and future employment.
We provide kinaesthetic work platforms which are native plant hubs and environmental services that allow participants to discover their skill sets and share basic life and work experiences while training in the community and achieving NZQA qualifications. The end goal is to obtain meaningful employment within the community, developing connections and wellbeing. Te Whāngai platforms are co-designed with community partners to fit unique multisector needs of the community in which they operate.
The simulated community business/ life skills platforms are based on Kaupapa Māori Whare Tapa Whā. Participants focus on therapeutic self-management programmes for goal setting, internal motivation gaining confidence to problem solve and accomplish new behaviour. We seek actions and solutions that work best for and with our excluded and disadvantaged within the values and practices of Whāngai.
The platforms actively involve the people and communities with a common vision, ensuring our disenfranchised people create opportunities for growth while contributing their skills to benefit the community that supports them. Multisector community strengths are harnessed to achieve previously unachievable whānau centric outcomes creating social, environmental, economic and cultural positive outcomes for all participating sectors.
The united vision is to support whānau and communities to eradicate poverty in a way that simultaneously reduces inequality and exclusion while protecting the environment on which we all depend. We nurture the people for them to create a legacy for future generations.
Our aim is to work with families to create opportunities for themselves, our children and youth, building resilience and independence, transitioning into future pathways and transferable skill sets.
15-75 year olds are able to participate in our programme, and we encourage volunteers and retirees of all ages to come and share their life experiences with our participants - please contact us to register your interest.
We welcome participants from Thames, Hauraki Plains, North Waikato, Huntly, Meremere, Pōkeno, Tuakau, Franklin, Miranda, Pukekohe, Papakura, Panmure, Waiuku, Kaiaua, Te Kauwhata and Auckland region.
Staff
Out team come from all walks of life bringing together a multidisciplined approach and intergenerational perspective.
All approach life from a multicultural lens.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
This service is accessed through schools, community groups, WINZ, Department of Corrections, Police, youth groups, Grey Power, local health providers, whānau or mana whenua.
You are welcome to ring for a self-referral.
Contact us on 0272402455
Walk in
Te Whāngai focuses on brokering intergenerational dependency, creating equity of opportunity and hope for our shared future.
Make an appointment
Contact us
www.tewhangai.org
www.facebook @ tewhangai .org
Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We have no set charges; where possible we act on referrals from government and community agencies.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
We help you to discover your skill sets through work experience, trialling every aspect of a business and gaining an understanding of the expectations of employers and the work environment. While you volunteer and participate we record the skillsets to add to your CV and support you into employment.
We help you to discover your skill sets through work experience, trialling every aspect of a business and gaining an understanding of the expectations of employers and the work environment. While you volunteer and participate we record the skillsets to add to your CV and support you into employment.
We help you to discover your skill sets through work experience, trialling every aspect of a business and gaining an understanding of the expectations of employers and the work environment. While you volunteer and participate we record the skillsets to add to your CV and support you into employment.
We assist with any issues that might be creating barriers to employment and family wellbeing. This includes support with interacting with organisations such as the Department of Corrections, Courts, Police, Health providers, Work and Income, Educational trainers. We will assist you to find the support you need.
We assist with any issues that might be creating barriers to employment and family wellbeing. This includes support with interacting with organisations such as the Department of Corrections, Courts, Police, Health providers, Work and Income, Educational trainers. We will assist you to find the support you need.
We assist with any issues that might be creating barriers to employment and family wellbeing. This includes support with interacting with organisations such as the Department of Corrections, Courts, Police, Health providers, Work and Income, Educational trainers. We will assist you to find the support you need.
We provide basic work and life skills including numeracy, literacy and NZQA qualifications to level three. Diverse skill sets are developed including leadership and business management.
We provide basic work and life skills including numeracy, literacy and NZQA qualifications to level three. Diverse skill sets are developed including leadership and business management.
- Life skills
- Skills courses
We provide basic work and life skills including numeracy, literacy and NZQA qualifications to level three.
Diverse skill sets are developed including leadership and business management.
We provide Justice of the Peace (JP) services and guidance with court procedures and documentation.
We provide Justice of the Peace (JP) services and guidance with court procedures and documentation.
- JP service
We provide Justice of the Peace (JP) services and guidance with court procedures and documentation.
We have trained budget advisors and qualified educators who can provide both group and individual support. They can assist with developing individual and family financial capability to assist future wellbeing and financial resilience. Understanding documentation for hire purchase and disclosure of interest rates and the compounding effect on family budgets.
We have trained budget advisors and qualified educators who can provide both group and individual support. They can assist with developing individual and family financial capability to assist future wellbeing and financial resilience. Understanding documentation for hire purchase and disclosure of interest rates and the compounding effect on family budgets.
We have trained budget advisors and qualified educators who can provide both group and individual support. They can assist with developing individual and family financial capability to assist future wellbeing and financial resilience.
Understanding documentation for hire purchase and disclosure of interest rates and the compounding effect on family budgets.
A major focus of the work platforms is environmental. This links our people to their cultural roots and provides native plants and planting services to the communities that support us on our life journey. Nurture the environment and give life to the people. The therapeutic nursery promotes mental and physical wellbeing and agility.
A major focus of the work platforms is environmental. This links our people to their cultural roots and provides native plants and planting services to the communities that support us on our life journey. Nurture the environment and give life to the people. The therapeutic nursery promotes mental and physical wellbeing and agility.
A major focus of the work platforms is environmental. This links our people to their cultural roots and provides native plants and planting services to the communities that support us on our life journey.
Nurture the environment and give life to the people. The therapeutic nursery promotes mental and physical wellbeing and agility.
As part of the whangai support we offer drug and alcohol support with two of our staff who are qualified drug testers to assist with monitoring individual progress.
As part of the whangai support we offer drug and alcohol support with two of our staff who are qualified drug testers to assist with monitoring individual progress.
As part of the whāngai support we offer drug and alcohol support with two of our staff who are qualified drug testers to assist with monitoring individual progress.
Te Whangai focuses on the cause and effect of abuse and violence. Building self-esteem and creating independence and place making is a key component. We support participants as they work with the relevant professionals to change behaviours
Te Whangai focuses on the cause and effect of abuse and violence. Building self-esteem and creating independence and place making is a key component. We support participants as they work with the relevant professionals to change behaviours
- Conflict resolution mediation
- Counselling
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
Te Whāngai focuses on the cause and effect of abuse and violence. Building self-esteem and creating independence and place making is a key component.
We support participants as they work with the relevant professionals to change behaviours
Te Whangai programmes are based on positive self-management education. Coached model positive parenting throughout the programme establishing rules, boundaries and acceptable behaviour.
Te Whangai programmes are based on positive self-management education. Coached model positive parenting throughout the programme establishing rules, boundaries and acceptable behaviour.
- Parent wellbeing
- Family / whānau support
- Support for Dads
Te Whāngai programmes are based on positive self-management education. Coached model positive parenting throughout the programme establishing rules, boundaries and acceptable behaviour.
Managing a budget on a daily basis and identifying potential risk. Working with whole of whanau to create behavioural change.
Managing a budget on a daily basis and identifying potential risk. Working with whole of whanau to create behavioural change.
Managing a budget on a daily basis and identifying potential risk. Working with whole of whānau to create behavioural change.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane
Region
South Auckland, Waikato
Website
Contact Details
188 Jutland Rd, Pukekohe
South Auckland
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Mobile
027 240 2455 or 021 662 463
Email
Website
Tui Glen Nursery
188 Jutland Road
Pukekohe
Auckland 2120
Street Address
Tui Glen Nursery
188 Jutland Road
Pukekohe
Auckland 2120
Postal Address
945 Findlay Road
Miranda RD3
Pōkeno 2473
17 Glenbrook Beach Road, Waiuku
South Auckland
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Mobile
027 240 2455 or 021 662 463
Email
Website
Wesley Intermediate School, Sandringham Road Extension, Mt Roskill, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Mobile
027 240 2455 or 021 662 463
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:56AM on May 20, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whangai Trust.
We are a Community Work Agency for Department of Corrections to allow people to complete their Court imposed hours while learning new skills and benefitting the community. We encourage participants to apply to the Courts to convert unsustainable court fines into community service hours. We assist families with any issues they have or find the agencies that can help them.
We are a Community Work Agency for Department of Corrections to allow people to complete their Court imposed hours while learning new skills and benefitting the community. We encourage participants to apply to the Courts to convert unsustainable court fines into community service hours.
We assist families with any issues they have or find the agencies that can help them.