Wellbeing and Social Services
Our core clinical team is Anne Casey, registered Social Worker, Susi King, Families Care Coordinator, Carol Syron, Wellbeing Coordinator and Siobhan Henderson, Kaimahi Rangatahi (Youth Worker).
Services include free strengths-based family/whānau service for children, young people and families facing complex challenges, pilot youth programmes, specialist support for children with developmental delay, empowerment support group for women, Te Awatea a resilience and wellbeing ten-week course, courses and support for parents of teens, parenting courses for primary years and for infant years.
Anyone can refer or ask for wrap-around support, goal setting and action plans drawing on strengths within the family/whanau supported by community volunteers and relevant professional services such as counselling, healthcare, justice, budgeting, life coaching.
Contact the Wellbeing Team via email wellbeing@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
or use our online referral form
Carol, Susi, Willow-Jean, Kiri
FOR THOSE IN NEED
Aroha Baskets can be requested by anyone in the Mangawhai community that is in need of a food parcel. Individuals can refer themselves or others, as well as local service providers. Aroha baskets must be requested before Wednesday midday for collection between 10-12pm on Fridays.
Please call or text us on 09 431 3459 or 027 220 0889
We are able to provide support and manaaki individuals, whānau and communities who have recently lost someone to suicide. If you are seeking support please get in touch at info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz or 09 431 3459
VARIOUS PROVIDERS
Confidential non-judgemental counselling is offered in a safe environment with a trained professional. Either face-to-face in our private clinic setting by external providers and private counsellors from the Mangawhai area. Use our online request/referral form to request or discuss options with our Wellbeing team.
LEARNER TO RESTRICTED
Our Learner Licence programmes provide a fun, interactive way to learn the road code and prepare for the exam, using games and quizzes and the rode code books in collaboration with the Northland Road Safety Trust, and ACC. The Mentor Driving programme follows and offers practical lessons with community volunteers. Contact info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz for more information.
SUPPORT GROUP
We convene a monthly support group providing a safe place for grandparents to meet and share their experiences and advice. This is a link for wraparound support when needed, and an opportunity for some education on pertinent subjects such as cyber safety, building resilience, sleep hygiene, and dealing with trauma. These amazing families step up to provide a stable home for children who are often traumatised and would otherwise be in foster care.
SUPPORT GROUP
Parent to Parent Support Group for parents and whānau of disabled, neurodivergent and health-impaired family members. This group meets from 9.30 - 11.30am on the first Friday of the month.
Please drop in on the day or for more information please contact Susi via email susi@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Our Te Reo Māori classes have expanded to meet a growing community demand. We now have 4 classes at a variety of levels running weekly. There is a small charge for these classes to cover the cost of our tutors.
Te Whai Sages Senior & Whānau Support is a free in-home volunteer-based service that can provide companionship, advocacy and support for our seniors and families with young children in the Mangawhai area, particularly those who aren't independently mobile, and experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Clients can enjoy conversation, outings, games, a break to catch up on sleep, shopping, meal prep, and companionship.
MENTAL WELLBEING AND RESILIENCE
Te Awatea is a ten-week program for people facing challenges and wanting to make changes in their lives. The course applies current research into the neuroscience of stress, anxiety, depression, and includes a range of models of change, tools for better communication, relationships, changing habits, and setting personal goals.
The Youth Collective aims to support hauora and well-being, social inclusion, social connectivity, anda sense of belonging among young people in Mangawhai. Rangatahi enjoy chilling out, connecting with other young people, designing and planning activities, and sharing kai together.
This service is open to young people aged 13 to 18 on Wednesday afternoons during school terms.
Facilitated by Kaimahi Rangatahi (youth worker) Siobhan Henderson.
Requesting support
We know it can be hard for people to ask for help but if you feel you need to reach out please do connect with us via phone, message or email. Bookings are essential and you can fill out our Referral Form to access any of our services.
Services & Programmes
for 2024
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Can you help support our community?
Would you like to make a difference?
Are you or a loved one needing support?
Contact us
Te Whai Community House: 09 431 3459 or text/phone 027 220 0889
Email: info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Te Whai Community House
73 Moir Street
Mangawhai, New Zealand
Postal Address
36 Estuary Drive, Mangawhai Heads 0505
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Complaints Process
While we always try to get it right, sometimes this is not the case. If you have questions or a complaint about the service you have received, please follow our Complaints Process below (click to download).