Today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
The Community Connections Centre (operating under Community Networking Trust) is a community house where you can access social services and support. We support the Eastern Southland region.
The following services are provided at the Community Connections Centre:
- Heartland Services - access for the general public to Government and community agencies and services.
- Strengthening Families - case management process for families working with multiple agencies.
- Youth Worker - a strengths-based, client focused approach to empowering young people (aged 5-18), removing barriers and providing advocacy.
- Hokonui Huanui - community led initiative supporting young people and their whānau from 0-24years of age to achieve positive outcomes via three workstreams: Family/Whānau Navigator, Learning 2 Earning service; and health and wellbeing
- Community Connector - supporting people to access services and groups
- Family/Whānau Navigators - available to work 1:1 with families/whānau who have children aged 0-18, and are living in the Eastern Southland District. Our focus is to provide navigational support to ensure families/whānau are connected with the services, agencies, and supports they need to have positive outcomes.
To access our services, or for further information please visit our website for a referral form, or to contact us directly.
We also provide information around other social and support services, and are to happy to assist with making appointments where needed.
We facilitate monthly community liaison meetings for agencies and organisations working in the local community, as well as lead and participate in various community projects.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Anyone can contact the Centre for information and enquiries.
Strengthening Families, Youth Worker and Hokonui Huanui services do require a referral. We can support you to complete the referral process…
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Charges
Services are free
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), Southland Anniversary (11 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Service coordination
Advocacy
Education and training
- Life skills
- Skills courses
Employment support
Legal / civil services
- Consumer rights
- Legal advice
- Tax advice
Supporting financial independence
LGBTIQ+ support
Our youth worker/Learning To Earning Navigator is working with local LGBTIQ+ networks and organisations to establish a rainbow peer support group for Eastern Southland.
Parenting
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
Transport
The Community Connections Centre are accredited issuing agents for Total Mobility - to join the scheme for subsidised public transport fares, please contact us to arrange an appointment for assessment.…
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Document Downloads
- Referral Form (DOCX, 152.5 KB)
Parking
- Free offsite parking available
- Accessibility parking available
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 208 8480
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Fax
(03) 208 8481
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Mobile
0273453503
Email
Website
Contact us online here
1 Charlton Lane
East Gore
Gore
Southland 9710
Street Address
1 Charlton Lane
East Gore
Gore
Southland 9710
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This page was last updated at 3:37PM on February 9, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Connections Centre.