Wanganui

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Birthright Wanganui was established in 1959 and supports one parent families in a variety of ways. Our focus is always on the whole family and the well-being of the children. We have an enthusiastic team and would love to meet you!

You can contact the Manager or Fieldworkers between 9am – 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday (note we are closed Fridays). We are open all year round except Christmas until mid-January.

Our Services

For parents, grandparents and caregivers:

• Enabling you to find practical solutions to day to day problems
• Parenting programme
• Working with you on a tailored plan for your family
• Offering parent education opportunities
• Offering parent networking opportunities
• Supporting you to engage with services, e.g. Work and Income
• Providing referrals to specialist services.
  
  

For children and young adults we offer the following opportunities:

• Subsidised after school activities such as swimming
• Activity days during school holidays.

For Families:

• Offering low-cost events for the whole family to enjoy
• Providing practical assistance with furniture, toys, clothing and books
• Up to date news on our Facebook page
• Christmas presents and birthday cards for up to 12-year-olds
• Free food and veg from Whanganui Community Fruit Harvest.

Our Goals

We encourage and assist families to:

• Develop their own strengths
• Set realistic goals for parents and children
• Plan their own future
• Be a valued and valuable member of their own community.

You can help us with:

• Making a donation
• Becoming a Friend of Birthright Whanganui
• Giving your time as a valued volunteer
• Sharing your skills and talents with us.