Description
Earth Gardens was established in 1985 to provide a flexible, supportive and therapeutic working environment for people living with mental illness or disability.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Earth Gardens provides a safe and health work skills training environment for people, aged 16 - 65 years, living with a disability, and provides opportunities to: Build self-esteem Increase self-confidence Develop motivation Develop daily structure and routines Achieve work related skills and goals This is achieved through tailored programmes which develop food technology skills, work ethics, employment skills, educational opportunities, recreation/leisure skills and social skills. Earth Gardens also provides the opportunity to transition into further education, participate in the community, carry out temporary voluntary work experience, refresh old skills and develop new ones plus network with supportive employment agencies. Situated on five acres in a peaceful setting, clients of Earth Gardens can gain skills in the areas of Lifeskills, Gardening, Basic Maintenance and Hospitality. Earth Gardens empowers people living with mental illness or a disability to maximise their recovery and life opportunities, thus easing the transition back into the community.
Earth Gardens provides a safe and health work skills training environment for people, aged 16 - 65 years, living with a disability, and provides opportunities to: Build self-esteem Increase self-confidence Develop motivation Develop daily structure and routines Achieve work related skills and goals This is achieved through tailored programmes which develop food technology skills, work ethics, employment skills, educational opportunities, recreation/leisure skills and social skills. Earth Gardens also provides the opportunity to transition into further education, participate in the community, carry out temporary voluntary work experience, refresh old skills and develop new ones plus network with supportive employment agencies. Situated on five acres in a peaceful setting, clients of Earth Gardens can gain skills in the areas of Lifeskills, Gardening, Basic Maintenance and Hospitality. Earth Gardens empowers people living with mental illness or a disability to maximise their recovery and life opportunities, thus easing the transition back into the community.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Disability support
- Regions
Hawkes Bay
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
For further information about Earth Gardens, please contact the manager on (06) 834 4010 or info@earthgardens.org.nz.
We accept referrals from DHB services, NGOs and self-referrals.
Description
Earth Gardens provides a safe and health work skills training environment for people, aged 16 - 65 years, living with a disability, and provides opportunities to:
- Build self-esteem
- Increase self-confidence
- Develop motivation
- Develop daily structure and routines
- Achieve work related skills and goals
This is achieved through tailored programmes which develop food technology skills, work ethics, employment skills, educational opportunities, recreation/leisure skills and social skills.
Earth Gardens also provides the opportunity to transition into further education, participate in the community, carry out temporary voluntary work experience, refresh old skills and develop new ones plus network with supportive employment agencies.
Situated on five acres in a peaceful setting, clients of Earth Gardens can gain skills in the areas of Lifeskills, Gardening, Basic Maintenance and Hospitality.
Earth Gardens empowers people living with mental illness or a disability to maximise their recovery and life opportunities, thus easing the transition back into the community.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Onsite parking.
Website
Contact Details
57 Sandy Road, Napier
Hawkes Bay
-
Phone
(06) 834 4010
Email
Website
57 Sandy Road
Meeanee
Napier
Hawke's Bay 4183
Street Address
57 Sandy Road
Meeanee
Napier
Hawke's Bay 4183
Was this page helpful?
This page was last updated at 2:49PM on March 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Earth Gardens.