Community Centre

Joanna Baldwin

We are always amazed at the amount going on in our wee town. New things on offer all the time!

Wairarapa Warm Winter Jackets

The rack is still in reception and are getting new stock all the time. If you or anyone in your whānau need a jacket, please pop-in and grab one (or more). They are free.

BCITO Apprentices

Local building apprentices are being supported at the Centre each week to complete their ‘book work’. 5-7pm each Tuesday apprentices are invited to pop in and have a relaxed, quiet space to upload their work, ask any questions and support each other. Refreshments provided. This is a joint project with BCITO and REAP Wairarapa.

Contact daryl.withey@bcito.org.nz or drop in.

Wāhine Singers

Did you know singing is great for your mental health?

After a long period on hold the Wāhine Singers have returned! Tuesday nights in the Kauri room, Peter even moved the piano back into its spot.

Mental Health Support and Addictions Services

Qualified support workers and practitioners are providing care from the Centre daily. If you are not sure who to turn to pop in for a confidential chat and we will find someone who suits your needs.

IRD

The third Thursday of each month we have Charles available for assistance.

Charles can help with so much - Working for Families, Child Support, Student Loans, Personal tax, Business tax, Allowances and much more. Make sure you are getting you entitlements. This is by appointment through Centre Office but appointments can be made on the day. If he is not with someone you may get an appointment on the spot.

Building Financial Capabilities (BFC)

Helping people and whānau to improve their financial wellbeing.

BFC takes a strengths-based approach to empower people to get control of their money, set goals and achieve long-term, sustainable change.

Ask the Centre office for a referral.

Volunteer and supporter shout out!

Thanks to these wonderful people for their help in June:

*Jo M (as always), total rockstar at caring for our plants, tidying and helping whenever needed

*Featherston Owls for their on-going and much appreciated fundraising for the Centre

*Shane for fixing the pantry door (please remember to latch it shut when finished)

*Hana, Tiff & Paul for helping Peter while Jo was away

*Soup makers – supporting the Centre and Foodbank

*Jo M’s friend for all of the awesome kitchen equipment

Did you know?

There are many channels of support available in the South Wairarapa, a lot of them are free.

If you are not sure where to go for assistance, please pop into the Centre and speak to our South Wairarapa Support Hub.

Ngā mihi

Jo and Peter