Christchurch Resources

Birthright works alongside many organisations in our community.  We have gathered together a list of resources in our community that you may like to utilise:

 

0800 HUNGRY Ministries Trust

• Delivers food parcels to families and individuals in need in the greater Christchurch area ($2). Age range: 18 and over. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 3.00 pm/5.00 pm.
• 49 Te Rama Place, PO Box 24 008, Christchurch 8642
• Contact: 0800 486 479 (cell phone users ring 03 381 2600)

Agape Trust

• Information: Active support of children and young people to enhance self esteem, learn life skills and develop to their full potential. After school clubs, OSCAR after school care, holiday programmes, life skill programmes, bush craft camps, Alternative Education School. Ages 5 - 17 years. Open Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm.
• 211A Breezes Rd, Aranui, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 388 5372 / email

Ambrosia Empowerment Trust

• Budgeting service; Food support.
• 309 Breezes Rd, Aranui, Christchurch 8061
• Contact: 04 382 9291 / email  / website

Angel Fund

• Interest free loans (up to $500) and support for women who are taking steps to getting work or to do a course (e.g. a course that Work & Income may not fund) or to go into a home or hobby business. Must have ability to repay loan. Loan can be for materials, transition to work costs etc. Service targeted at women with low incomes. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9.30 am – 3.00 pm. Phone coordinator for interview.
• 141 Hereford St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 9978 / email  / website   

Aranui Community Trust—ACTIS

• Information: Drop-in and information service: organise AFFIRM Aranui Family Fun Day (including ‘Aranui Idol’) and work closely with Housing NZ, CCC and Work & Income. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
• 37 Hampshire Street, Aranui, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 964 9061 / email  / website    

Belfast Community Network

• Provides information and resources to the community; Friday night youth groups; youth holiday programmes, pick up seniors for shopping and lunch, OSCAR programmes.
• 807 Main North Rd, Belfast, Christchurch
• Contact: 04 323 9731 / email

Beneficiary Advisory Service

• Advocacy on benefit matters and related issues for beneficiaries. Self referral. Open: Monday to Thursday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm, Friday 9.30 am – 2.00 pm.
• Suite 18, 107 Armagh St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 379 8787

Bromley Community Centre

• Women's group;  Friday afternoon young people's recreation; free aerobics sessions; free computer training; free computer access including broadband; playgroup; and free parenting courses. Free childcare available during course times (ring to book). Hall and meeting rooms can be hired out.
• 45 Bromley Rd, Bromley, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 1657

Catholic Social Services

• Counselling and budget advice (by appointment); group programmes (parenting, self esteem, grief, ‘OK Kids’ for children aged 7 – 12); food bank is open Monday to Friday, 10.30 am – 2.00 pm (need ID and letter from Work & Income). Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
• 336 Cashel St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 379 0012

Christchurch Budget Service

• Free confidential advice on budgeting, goal setting, clearing debt and insolvency procedures. Office appointments weekdays. Home visits also available including evenings and weekends.
• 191 Blenheim Road, P.O Box 34013, Christchurch 8540
• Contact: 03 366 3422/ 021-08271472 / website

Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau

• The Citizens Advice Bureau provides information and guidance on almost any subject to anyone. Enquiries Confidential.
• Christchurch Community House 141 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: (03) 366 6490 /  website       

Christchurch Child and Family Clinic

• Health clinic designed especially for children 0-18 years old and their families with a multidisciplinary team approach – including child/family counsellor.
• 426 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 377 0676

Christchurch City Council – Mayor’s Welfare Fund

• Place of last resort for beneficiaries and low income earners. Financial help in emergencies for basic needs (e.g. rent, final notice for power bills, firewood, medical costs, whiteware - board and food excluded); Child Enrichment Fund (e.g. school camps, childcare). Requirements: Community Services Card or other ID, a letter from Work & Income, a mini bank statement and the appropriate invoice/bill. Age range: 15 and over. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 3.30 pm.
• 163-173 Tuam Street, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 941 8635

Christchurch City Mission

• The Mission seeks to provide emergency and preventative assistance, also support and care to those in society who are struggling and at risk. Including: Emergency Foodbank; Men’s Night Shelter; Alcohol & Drug Counselling;  Youth Alcohol and Drug Counselling; Budgetary Support; Volunteer services; Walsh House (Women & Families Support); Wahine Whai Ora (Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service).
• 275 Hereford Street, Central Christchurch.
• Contact: 03 365 0635 / email  / website

Christchurch Community Law Centre

• Provides free legal advice, information, and referral service on consumer problems, benefits, debt, ACC,tenancy and family law.
• 281 Madras Street, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: (03) 366 6870 / website      

Christchurch Budget Service Inc. Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi

• Offers free budgeting services, education in money matters, and advises on clearing debt by providing clients with the skills to manage their money.
• F1 / 141 Hereford Street, Central City Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 3422 / email

Christchurch Methodist Mission – ChildWise

• ChildWise: services for children 0 – 13 and their families. Group and home based parenting education and social work; Child Counselling; Wise Up children’s life skills programme. Te Kete Oranga: Advocacy and Budgeting Services. Advocacy Plus intake worker for assessment of immediate needs; individual and group advocacy and budgeting programmes; Smart Foods cooking course; Literacy Programme; life skills and support work. Office hours: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.

• 309 Durham St North, Christchurch
• Contact: 366 6745 or 366 8839 / email  / website

Christchurch Methodist Mission -Te Kete Oranga Advocacy Services

• Te Kete Oranga Service provides: Advocacy Plus open 10.00 am – 12.00 noon every day except Wednesday (ID required); advocacy services; group education programmes; work skills; life coaching; budgeting service (ring for appointment). Office hours: 8.30 am -5.00 pm.

• 309 Durham St North, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 6745 / email  / website

Christchurch Parents Centre

• The Parents Centre is located at the Cranmer Centre and provides antenatal/early pregnancy classes as well as courses in Parenting and Tiny Tots.
• Slater Street, Richmond 8013, Canterbury
• Contact: 03 366 9896 / website

Delta Community Support Trust

• Food bank, budget advisor, empowerment courses, cultural worker.
• 105 North Avon Rd, Richmond, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 0212 / email  / website

Diverse Café for Youth – Ka Whakaora o ka Rakatahi

• Information: youth worker; Young Parents' group; different social activities for school - aged children and youth.
• 5 Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062
• Contact: 021 163 8003 / email         

Dress for Success Christchurch

• Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organisation which provides free, high-quality clothing and accessories, plus confidence and grooming advice, to low-income and unemployed women re-entering the workforce.

• Suite 1, Level 1 - Kensington House, 183 Manchester Street, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: 03 379 3752 / website     

Family and Community – Anglican Care - Hei Hei Broomfield Development Project

• Advocacy services; one-to-one consultations; referrals; craft group; cooking group; variety group; walking group, gentle exercise; monthly community lunch; Wool Gatherers Group, Men’s Group; and Community Energy Action drop-in centre for curtains.
• 126 Hei Hei Rd, Hei Hei, Christchurch 8042
• Contact: 03 342 5864

Family and Community – Anglican Care - Manuka Cottage – Addington

• Drop-in for a cuppa; free community lunch provided Wednesdays at 12 noon; family community development worker (for relationship, parenting and advocacy support); women’s and men’s groups; playgroup; mobility exercises and seniors outings.

• 45 Dickens St, Addington, Christchurch 8024
• Contact: 03 338 1613

Family & Community, Anglican Care, St Andrews Community House – Nth New Brighton

• Drop-in café on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon; monthly budget shopping trip; community lunch - 12 noon on the 4th Friday of every month (except December) followed by a games afternoon; used clothing service (by donation); Music and Movement and craft group. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon.

• 107 Marriotts Rd, Nth New Brighton, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 382 0995

Family & Community – Anglican care - Sydenham Community Development Project

• Mothers at Home groups; professional childcare on site; outings for men; women’s craft; art group; walking group; Community Health worker; individual support.
• 25 Hutcheson St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
• Contact: 332 7410 or 389 8660

Family Life Pregnancy Centre

• Service for women/couples with a crisis pregnancy.  Free pregnancy tests, confidential, support to work through options, follow-up through pregnancy/post-birth period. Also provide material support and limited accommodation, counselling, mothers group (to develop self esteem and parenting skills) and tuition in Natural Fertility. Open: Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm or by appointment.
• 88 Idris Road, Bryndwr
• Contact: 351 3227 (or After Hours 0800 367 5433)

Father and Child Trust

• Help for all fathers and new dads: support for fathers going through custodial issues; support network for dads; teen dads worker available; advocacy; and referrals. Open: Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.
• PO Box 26 040, Christchurch 8148
• Contact: 982 2440 / website

He Waka Tapu – Maori Non-violence Programme

• Maori Health and Social Services programme increasing the health and wellbeing of whanau by reducing violence and abusive behaviour. Counselling for: relationship, couple and parenting issues, problem gambling, alcohol and other drugs (residential and day programme). Mau rakau in schools, women’s health education and Whanau ora health services (with registered nurse and health promoters). Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
• 161 Pages Rd, Christchurch
• Contact: 373 8150 / website

Home and Family Society - Counselling and Education.

• Affordable professional, confidential counselling service for families, children, individuals and couples; parenting groups; personal development groups; support for fathers and step-parents and online counselling available (counselling@homeandfamily.net.nz). Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.
• Floor 2, 221 Manchester St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 379 5645 / website

Kingdom Resources

• Budget advice, ‘Beat the Budget Blues’ budgeting skills course; pre-employment courses for men and women; and one-to-one employment coaching. Open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.
• Addington Mall, 300 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Chch
• Contact: 03 332 1700 / website

Linwood Ave Community Corner Trust

• Food bank for residents of Linwood area, Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 12 noon (need Community Services Card, ID and confirmation of applicant's Linwood address); free counselling Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 3.00 pm; budget advice (by appointment); advocacy; lunch, Wednesday 12 noon - 1.00 pm ($3); craft groups; Tai chi (ring for bookings); walking group; gentle exercise; Friendship club; Music and Movement; open house, scrabble, games etc. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 12 noon.
• 378 Linwood Ave, Linwood, Christchurch 8062
• Contact: 03 389 5303 

Linwood Baptist – Our Youth, Our Community Trust

• Safe, positive and caring environment to empower children and youth with free programmes: advocacy; youth counselling; referrals; young parents’ support; family and youth networking; after-school programme for younger children and youth; and Friday night youthgroup. Leave a message on answer phone.

• Cnr Worcester and Linwood Ave, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 3621 or 025 886 976 / website

Linwood Community House

• Drop-in Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 12 noon: cuppa; information; support; referrals; low cost courses ($2 per session); and coffee mornings with guest speakers. Community organisation run by the community for the community.

• 223a Linwood Ave, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 0009

Neighbourhood Trust – The Community Arm of St. Albans Baptist Church

• Advocacy; food for schools; craft groups; seniors trips;  free Christmas Day community tea; free Family Fireworks on November 5th; visiting of retirement homes; after-school programmes; Mairehau Community Day; community newspaper; antenatal classes; parent support group and holiday programmes.
• 64 McFaddens Rd, St Albans, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 355 6522 or 027 677 2472 / website

Opawa Community Church

• Free lunch on Wednesday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm; Op shop open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm; small food bank (no perishable goods); free counselling; advocacy; life skills; parent support; and community garden - swap vege’s for time in the garden on Saturday, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and Wednesday, 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm.
• 7 Aynsley Tce, Opawa, Christchurch 8022
• Contact: 03  337 0092 or 337 1305

Open Home Foundation

• OHF is a Christian care and protection agency working under the Children Young Persons Act 1989. We offer respite, emergency, short term and long term foster care as well as Social Work Support. Referrals or enquires are to be made to Practice Manager or Senior Social Worker.

• Level 1 / 370 Colombo Street, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 5977 / website

Pacific Island Evaluation

• Alcohol and drug resource and service centre: alcohol and drug assessments; alcohol and drug counselling; counselling for youth at risk; anger management counselling; family consultation and development; parenting skills workshops; budgeting counselling; and gambling support. Open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.

• 369 Wilsons Rd, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 365 1458 / website

Pacific Trust Canterbury

• Child health, family and community support (family violence and parenting skills, nutrition).
• 163 Worcester St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 3900 / website

Phillipstown Community Centre

• Advocacy; referrals;  internet; help with CV’s; and leisure group for older people. OSCAR Programmes, Plunket and La Leche Group meet monthly. Open: Monday to Friday 7.30 am – 5.30 pm.
• 39A Nursery Rd, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: 03 379 3256

Pregnancy Counselling Services

• Information; free pregnancy testing; counselling; assistance in problem-solving; accommodation; education; legal advice; medical care; baby and maternity needs (if required); ongoing support with adoption. Telephones staffed: 24 hours, 7 day a week.
• 86a Hastings St West, Addington, Christchurch
• Contact: 338 3057 (24hr) or 0800 773 462 / website

Pregnancy Help

• Free  services for pregnant women and new parents: drop-in centre; pregnancy testing; baby and maternity clothing and equipment; referrals; advocacy; and home support. Open: Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 3.00 pm.

• 98 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061
• Contact: 03 385 0556 / website

Presbyterian Support – Campbell Centre - Counselling, Social Work, Advocacy

• Family Works - Counselling; advocacy; information; social work, for young people aged 10-18 and their families / caregivers. Enliven Positive Ageing Service for older people and their families – counselling; advocacy; information; social work; group education; falls prevention and day programmes; mentoring programme for youth.

• 44 Bealey Ave, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 5472

Pura Pura Whetu Trust

• Kaupapa Maori mental health service providing mental health assessments; therapeutic counselling; advocacy; mentoring; education/training; child, youth and family services; consumer rights; counselling and support from a kaupapa Maori perspective. Need a cultural assessment.
• Level 2, Highlight House, 173 Cashel St, Chch 8011
• Contact: 03 379 8001

Rehua Marae

• Budget advice; social work; kaumatua services (day care, domestic, personal). Open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm. Te Ture Manaaki O Rehua provides legal assistance to Maori in a manner comfortable to Maori.The initiative is Marae based and seeks to empower Maori in the legal system. Te Roopu Manaaki O Rehua provides an alternative care/manaaki social programme,working from Kaupapa Maori.It seeks to empower those who are least resourced, offering child and family services, Kaumatua services, and budgeting and health advice.
• 79 Springfield Rd, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 355 5615

Relationship Services

• Provides relationship, educational, and counselling services for adolescents and adults.
• Level 5/249 Madras Street, Christchurch 8011, Canterbury
• Contact: (03) 366 8804 / website        

Rowley Resource Centre

• Information; referrals; advocacy; confidential consultations; photocopier; laminator; telephone; fax; newspaper; café bar; computer; printer; quiet room; community kitchen; children's space; community lounge; 2 meeting size rooms; 3 offices and a detached studio for arts and crafts. Community Policing Office Community Constable visits, free women’s group Friday 10.00 am – 12.00 pm; Community Garden; Free Adult literacy group Mon, Tues, Wed 9.00 am – 12.00 pm term time; various Pacific nations’ church activities during the week; confidential consultations and/or discussions.
• 59 Rowley Avenue, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025
• Contact: 03 960 1776

Salvation Army – Aranui Village Mission

• Food parcel service Monday – Thursday 9.00 am – 12 noon (must be Aranui residents and provide ID); clothing, and general support and advocacy. Open: Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 3.30 pm.

• 32 Portsmouth St, Aranui, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 388 1072

Salvation Army – Belfast Corps (Church)

• Food bank - phone 323 8257 (need: i.d. and a letter from Work & Income. Preference given to Belfast residents); seniors exercise group and afternoon tea (Wed afternoon); and youth group (Friday). Gold coin donation for services / groups.
• 794 Main North Rd, Belfast, Christchurch 8051
• Contact: 03  323 8257

Salvation Army – Hope Centre

• Advocacy services and budgeting services (by appointment) and family mentoring programme.
• 32 Lichfield St, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: 03 366 8128

Salvation Army – Hornby Community and Family Services

• Ezee meals for elderly and convalescents ($7.00 per meal cash) - deliver Tuesdays ($2 per delivery). Food bank: Monday, Friday 10.00 – 2.00 pm. Family mentoring programme. Budgeting (by appointment).

• 23 Manurere St, Hei Hei, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 349 6268

Salvation Army – Linwood Sallie’s Place

• Food bank; advocacy; budget advice; counselling; coffee group; women’s group.
• 177 Linwood Ave, Linwood, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: 03 389 3723

Salvation Army - Sydenham Corps Community Ministries

• Advocacy; budgeting; limited food bank; clothing
• 17 Southhampton St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
• Contact: 03 331 7483

Shakti – Ethnic Women’s Support Group

• Emergency accommodation for immigrant women and their children from Asia, Africa and the Middle East experiencing domestic violence. Also provide outreach, advocacy, legal services and community based workshops to help women live independently. Age range: 18 and over. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• PO Box 24238, Christchurch
• Contact: 389 2028 or 0800shakti, 0800 742 584 (24 hr crisis line) / website

Single Mum’s Support Service

• Seminars; social events; support groups; resources; home-visiting services; newsletter; and links to other services. Open: Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Sue Reid).

• PO Box 33 048, Spreydon, Christchurch 8244
• Contact: 03 338 0158 or 338 4163 / email

St Vincent de Paul

• Food bank, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 12.30 pm; Op shop; advocacy; home visits with food / food vouchers; short term emergency accommodation (up to 1 week) accessed only via referrals from the Society. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.
• 265 Stanmore Rd, Richmond, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 7484 / website

Supergrans – Christchurch

• Community support: volunteers go into people’s homes offering home management skills (e.g. budget, health related issues, sewing); advocacy; budgeting; courses and training schemes (e.g. budget cooking, art and crafts, diabetes eating course, communications); Hagley Adult Learning – Numeracy programme; and curtain bank.

• 65-69 Hampshire St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 388 6415 / website      

SWAP – Solo Women As Parents

• Free services available for single mothers and their children, and single mothers whose children who don't live with them: counsellors available; free soup lunch combined with guest speakers every Wednesday at 12.30 pm; Literacy class on Tuesdays & Thursdays and MAPS (Mothers & Preschoolers) Monday & Tuesday; advocacy and support (e.g. can go with women to Work & Income); budgeting clinic; Volunteer Mentoring Programme; home visits; used clothing; sewing machine and overlocker; computer with internet access; library; safe indoor/outdoor play areas for children; family social events; and art and craft groups.

• 70 Springfield Rd, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 8540  

Te Whare Roimata

• For residents of the inner-city East area: Linwood Ave to Madras St to Cashel St to Kilmore St. Community centre; playgroup; support and outreach service; self-esteem courses; 2-course dinners on Wednesday at 5.00 pm ($2 for adults, $1 for children - ring to book); ESOL evening for refugees and migrants with homework class for their children; sewing group for refugees and migrants; community garden (180 Smith St, open Tues to Fri, 10 am – 2 pm – best to ring first); Linwood Community Arts Centre offering art-related activities including classes, workshops, concerts, art tours, usually a gold coin or no more than $5 a session.
• 274 Gloucester St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 379 5134

Tenants Protection Association – TPA

• To protect, promote and advance generally, the rights, interests and welfare of tenants in the Christchurch region. To advise, assist and support tenants in their dealings and disputes with flatmates, landlords and other authorities. Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.

• Community House, Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi, 141 Hereford St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 379 2297 / website

Te Runaka Ki Otautahi O Kai Tahu Trust

• The Otautahi Runaka is the Kai Tahu Tribal Council for Christchurch. Its objectives include the provision of social services to Maori, advice and guidance to all sectors on bicultural matters, research and consultancy, business and economic development.

• Level 5 221 Gloucester St, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 352 3863

Waipuna Youth & Community Services Trust - Pacific & Young Parents’ Support Service

• Young Parents' Support Services offers individual homebased social work support and group work intervention for young women and their babies. Free transport and childcare for courses. Pacific young parents support service available. Youth support service, age range 14 – 25: social work support and advocacy. Open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.

• 349 Woodham Road, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 386 2139 / website

Waltham Community Cottage- Te Whare Roopu o Oterepo

• Drop-in centre for a cuppa and a chat: advocacy; support; free community lunch, Wednesday at 12 noon; free bread/baking on Thursday from 9.00 am; work profiles; exercise classes include Chi Gong, hula hooping, cardio/swiss ball and Qi Gong/kick/box/stretch session. Wednesday walking group. CV’s; work and wellbeing individual coaching; traditional Maori courses and support; weekly playgroup; healthy lifestyle choices support group; seniors group and free clothing etc. Open: Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 3.00 pm.

• 201 Hastings St East, Waltham, Christchurch 8023
• Contact: 03 942 2173 / website

Whanau Tautoko

• Social Support Service for people who need assistance with advocacy, budgeting advice, whanautanga, referrals, transport, health, childcare, employment, food parcels, CYFS, IRD, HNZ, Work & Income, education, disabilities & special needs, legal, numeracy & literacy, midwifery services, home help or ill-health of an individual or whänau issues.
• 349 Woodham Road, North Linwood, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 381 8006

Women’s Centre

• Safe, drop-in and resource centre for women (only) to relax, have a cuppa: support; referral; low cost courses; lesbian-specific services; Asian drop-in on Fridays; free counselling and legal advice by appointment. Open: Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.
• Level 2, 134 Manchester St, Christchurch 8011
• Contact: 03 379 7047 / website        

Woolston Development Project

• Family support service: home visits; one-to-one support; ‘Practical Parenting’ and other courses/workshops; information; referrals; advocacy; after-school programme (OSCAR approved); and holiday programmes. Open: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm.
• 497 Ferry Rd, Woolston, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 389 4448

Workers' Educational Association

• The WEA aims to provide quality adult education in a wide variety of fields. Courses are cheap and aimed at developing life and social skills and offer a focus for survival and empowerment. Including parenting courses.

• Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester Street, P.O. Box 1796, Christchurch
• Contact: 03 366 0285

Youth and Cultural Development Centre – YCD - Information and Event Centre

• Safe place for young people with youth workers; information and referral to best meet needs; advocacy; free access to internet job sites, pool, table tennis, information about youth related services, clubs, sports and activities; courses.

• 212 Cashel St, Christchurch 8041
• Contact: 03 366 0866 / website