Here are some key parenting support services in our district. 

All right parenting

www.allright.org.nz/parents

Altogether Autism is a service which offers specialised information and support around ASD. Canterbury@altogetherautism.org.nz

Aviva (formerly Christchurch Women's Refuge) Rangiora based family violence support: crisis intervention, education & advocacy for women, men, children, youth, & families. Safe@home service available, subject to eligibility criteria: All services free Ph: 0800 28482 669

Email: enquiries@avivafamilies.org.nz

Barnardos LEAP service is a new service designed specifically to work with families whose vulnerability arises from their challenges with one or more of the following: family violence, alcohol and drug use, child health or disability, emotional abuse or neglect, risk or actual statutory involvement, parental mental health issues- for more information please Ph: 04 385 7560 or 0800 BARNARDOS

Battered Women’s Trust – Rural Services

For women, children & young people, individual & group domestic violence education

Ph: 027 398 7240 (Crisis calls Ph: 03 364 8900)

Budgeting Services North Canterbury

A free and confidential financial mentoring and budgeting advice service: To individuals and families in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Please Ph: Service Manager: 03 313 3505

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

CCS Disability Action, North Canterbury

Support & Advocacy for people & their families

Ph: Glenda Miller 03 313 8312

Comcare Trust North Canterbury

Community and peer support, health & fitness support for people with mental illness and/or addictions. Offer both groups and individual recovery focused support Ph: 03 310 6060

Community Energy Action Charitable Trust

Working towards ensuring all homes in Canterbury are warm, dry, healthy, and energy efficient. They offer a range of services including free recycled curtains from the curtain bank, energy advice, insulation & heating (subsidies may be available). Ph: 0800 GET WARM or 03 374 7222, email info@cea.co.nz

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust

A range of family services including Community Youth Work, Family Support Social Work, North Canterbury Youth Drug & Alcohol Service, and Family counselling; Ph: 03 310 6375

Kaiapoi Community Support

lPh: Nicki Carter 03 327 8945

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Vulnerable Children (Regional) High Street, Rangiora Ph: 0508 326 459

Oxford Community Trust

For community information, budget advice, family support, counselling, holiday & youth programmes. Main St, Oxford. Ph: Jo Ealam 03 312 3006

Parenting through Separation

Visit the website www.justice.govt.nz/family-justice or contact Michelle Ramsay at Presbyterian Support

Ph: 03 313 8588

Parent to Parent

Providing support, info and education to families raising kids with disabilities and/or health impairments Ph: 0508 236 236 gtrcanterbury@parent2parent.org.nz

Plunket Line Ph: 0800 933 922

24/7 Phone support & www.plunketppe.org.nz

Plunket Post Natal Adjustment Programme

Supports families experiencing difficulties adjusting to parenting, individual & group Ph: 03 365 1646

Plunket Pregnancy and Parenting Info Course

Antenatal classes for parents-to-be and their support people. Info and options for: pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Ph: 0800 291 658

Plunket Well Child Service

Rural Well Child services, home visits & appointments. Rangiora Ph: Shirley Gibb 03 313 7664; Amberley Ph: Clare Hewett 03 314 8819; Woodend, Oxford, Cust Ph: Robyn Aitken 027 6753 268; Kaiapoi/Ohoka Ph: Gail Keith 03 327 8480

Presbyterian Support Family Works

Free office & school based parenting support for children and families. Ph: Michelle Ramsay

03 313 8588

Public Health Nurses

Visit schools to advise on children’s health, and work with families on health related concerns. Ph: Catherine Dowle 03 311 8665 or Anne Braid 03 311 8664

Rachel’s House Trust - Young Parent Support

Support for young parents to birth and parent their babies. Offering baby items, advocacy, counselling, mentoring, play group, connect group & workshops Ph: 022 043 3298 or email admin@rachelstrust.org.nz

Rangiora Salvation Army Family Store Budgeting advice & Food Bank, 15 Albert St, Rangiora

Ph: 03 313 6947

School Attendance Advisor – Wellbeing NC

Ph: 03 313 9091 or 027 227 1344 Email: schoolattendance@wellbeingnc.org.nz

St John Health Shuttle, North Canterbury

Transport to Chch for medical related appointments, bookings through: Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury Ph: 0800 383 373

Stopping Violence Services (& Enabling Youth)

Programmes for young people & adults with abusive or violent behaviours Ph: 03 365 1646

Or 0800 478 775

Te Puawaitanga Ki Otautahi Trust

A range of supportive home and community based services for whanau.

Ph: 03 344 5062 www.whanauoraservices.co.nz 

Counselling Services

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust

Low cost Family counselling. Rangiora 03 310 6375,

Kaiapoi 03 327 8945, Oxford 03 312 3006

Hope Community Counselling

East Belt, Rangiora. Individual: families and groups.

Monday to Friday Ph: 03 928 3066

Presbyterian Support Family Works

Free counselling for children, adolescence, parents and families. Ph: Michelle Ramsay 03 313 8588

Rachel's House Trust

Counselling to young parents and their children

Ph 022 043 3298 or email admin@rachelstrust.org.nz

RCPHO Brief Intervention Free for adults and teenagers suffering mild to moderate mental health concerns. Access via a referral from: Health Nurse or a GP.

Youth Service North Canterbury A free wrap-around coaching and mentoring service for youth aged 16-17 years, focusing on education. Ph: 03 313 5874 or 027 2666 265

Children’s & Young Peoples’ Programmes

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NC

Mentoring programme for children 6-12 years.

Ph: Ellie Le Gros 03 310 7004 or 021 271 3405

Email: ellie.legros@bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

Children Understanding Mental Illness

Free education program for Children 6-12 yrs.

Ph: Michelle on 03 366 9284 or email michelle.sfpb@xtra.co.nz

Footsteps to Feeling Safe

For children aged 5-12 years. Deal with the effects of family violence. Phone Jan Pritchard at Barnardos Ph: 03 378 2713 or 027 654 2128

Sib Support

Programme for children 8-18 years who have a brother or sister with a disability or special need.

Ph: 0508 236 236 (& select option 2)

Tamaraki Group Programme

For children aged 5-12 years that have experienced family violence. Ten two-hour sessions in term time

Aviva Rural Office: Rangiora.

Ph: 0800 28482 669

Parenting Programmes

Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Peer Support Breastfeeding support & information: Our group meets weekly on Fridays 10am-12pm in the Whanau room at Rangiora Health Hub (Rangiora hospital). Peer supporters are there to offer a hot drink, encouragement & a listening ear. 161 Ashley Street. Find us on facebook at Rangiora Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support or contact Janine 0800 800 743 or 027 588 1007 Janine_pinkham@rcpho.org.nz

Mothers Supporting Mothers

Provide support & education to pregnant women & new mums. Enquiries: Gabrielle 027 306 9407

Plunket Parenting Education (PEPE)

For enquiries email canty.pepe@plunket.org.nz or Ph: 03 366 0765 (option 2)

Presbyterian Support Family Works

Incredible Years Parenting Programme for families with a child 3-8yrs with challenging behaviour. Ph: Michelle Ramsay 03 313 8588 ext. 23

The Parenting Place – Toolbox parenting Courses – 3 courses available, Preschool, Primary & Tweens & Teens. Over 6 weeks gain practical strategies, inspiration & encouragement.

Ph: Kirsten 03 379 6053 or email canterbury@parentingplace.nz

Middle Years Toolbox Course (Primary 6-12yrs)

Mon 21st August 7.30pm – 9.30pm Rangiora

6 sessions over 6 weeks to help you stay connected, teach skills & build memories. Gain insight into challenges & unique opportunities that middle years bring.

Ph: Miriam 021 157 8244 or email gmfoulds@clear.net.nz

For updates or additions contact: Social Services Waimakariri Phone: 022 317 7660 or Email: sswfacilitator@gmail.com Web: www.sswaimakariri.co.nz