Community Services

We offer practical assistance and support for individuals and families. Our services are grouped under Family Services, Children and Young People Services and Adult Services. For more information call us (375 1470), email us, or fill out a service enquiry form.

Family Services

We offer a range of home- and group-based services to support families

HomeLink – A home-visiting social work service that assists families to develop positive parenting skills and strengthen family relationships

ParentWise - An 8 week positive parenting group programme, for parents of preschool and primary age children.

Parenting though Change - An interactive 2-hour workshop for parents with practical tips and strategies for challenging times.

ParentWorks - A two-stage group programme for parents who have children not living in their care. (aged 0–13 years)

Parenting through Separation - A two-session group information programme for parents going through or considering separation.

Children and Young People Services

Child Counselling - Individual counselling for children 6-13 years, who have been affected by grief, loss, change or trauma.

WiseUp® - An 8-week life skills group programme for children aged 6-12 years, teaching self-respect, confidence and self-esteem.

Young Leaders - Graduates of the Wise-Up programme become mentors and role models in future Wise-Up courses as a Young Leader.

Adult Services

Support-to-Work - Advocates liaise and link clients into relevant training, work experience and / or job opportunities.

Budgeting and Advocacy Support - A service for developing an individual budgeting plan covering immediate and future needs and finding solutions for immediate financial difficulties. Liaison and advocacy with government agencies, creditors etc to clarify entitlements and establish arrangements to settle debts.

Earthquake Support Services - To support individuals or families displaced from their homes to access information; develop plans for their future moves; access funding grants, and/or link with social supports required.

Literacy Programme - A weekly programme to support adult learners to gain everyday literacy and numeracy skills at the pace with an individual learning plan.