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:
Banardos
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Services offered: KidStart; Children’s Supervised Contact; "All About Me" programmes for children and their parents/caregivers; Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) (home visiting for first three years of a child’s life); Free Parenting through Separation courses.
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Wanganui Office, 31 Niblett Street, Wanganui
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Contact: (06) 348 2091 (Children's Contact), (06) 348 2092 (KidStart), (06) 348 2094 (PAFT) / website
Christian Social Services (City Mission)
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Provides food and shelter.
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183 Wicksteed St Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 2139
Citizens Advice Bureau
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Provides information, advocacy and support to individuals.
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120 Guyton St Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 0844
Jigsaw Whanganui
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Home based social work; parenting programmes
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Work with local families to provide safe care and help nurture their children
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10 Suite 236 Victoria Ave Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 1636 / email / website
Family Works Wanganui - Presbyterian Support Central
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Current services include: counselling with families, couples, groups, and individuals; Family Court counselling; professional supervision; Boundaries with Kids - a 6 week parenting programme covering a balance of useful learning and ‘how to’ strategies; Free to be Me - a 12 week programme designed for adults who have experienced family violence. Boundaries-an eight week, Christian-based programme that offers women the opportunity to learn how to establish clear, healthy boundaries in relationships.
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179 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui.
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Contact: 06 3456681 / email / website
Open Home Foundation
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Home based social work support; family mentoring
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Suite 7 236 Victoria Ave Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 7043 / website
Whanganui People's Centre
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The Whanganui People's Centre provides free support and an advocacy service for beneficiaries and low income workers who are clients of Work & Income, Inland Revenue, Housing New Zealand etc.
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Room 106, Community House, 53a Ridgeway St, Wanganui
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Contact: 06 435 8656 / email / website
Women’s Network
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Free health services; also: General community information and referral service; Community workshops and events; Free and low cost clothing and household goods; Free lending library and reference resources.; Space to feed and change little ones; Drop-in space for a cuppa or a chat; Toy area, garden and children’s playground; Mentoring programme for volunteers; Assistance provided with CV writing and job applications; Access to Family Planning education and resources; Confidential and free counselling service; Access to Support Groups.
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St Hill St Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 6833
Whanganui Relationship Services
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Counselling.
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396 Victoria Avenue Whanganui 4500
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Contact: 06 345 3578 / email / website
Tupoho - Iwi & Community Social Services Trust
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Social services.
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29 Ridgeway St Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 8003
Wanganui Budget Advisory Service
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Budget advice.
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172 Victoria Avenue Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 3746
YMCA Wanganui
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Recreation programmes for children; holiday programmes; Education Programmes; Young Parents Programme; Employment through Workplace Training; skills training; Youth Leadership Programme.
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9 Park Place Wanganui
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Contact: (06) 348 9255
Supporting Families in Mental Illness
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Provide information, education, support and training to the families/whanau of people experiencing mental illness.
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40 Guyton Street, Wanganui 4500
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Contact: 06 345 3301 / email / website
Violence Intervention Network
Access Ability
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Access Ability is an independent, not for profit company that has been working in the disability sector for over 10 years.
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244 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui 4500
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Contact: 0800 300 412 / 06 348 8411/ email / website
Christ Church Wanganui
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Young parents antenatal classes; girls' holiday programme.
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243 Wicksteed St, Wanganui
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Contact: 06 345 7723 / website
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Wanganui YWCA
Contact: 06 347 9979
