Te Puna Oraka - Shirley HUB
Te Puna Oraka is a new partnership between Barnardos and the Early Start Project which was set up in late 2008. This is the only site in Christchurch and one of 13 throughout NZ which are funded by Family & Community Services. The vision is that:“all children have the best start in life, flourish in early childhood, and are supported to reach their potential.”
Te Puna Oraka aims to provide a base (the HUB) where families with young children living in the Shirley area can access services that will support their parenting, and improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children aged from birth to 6 years. The aim is also that service providers operating in the Shirley area work in a collaberative well co-ordinated way to meet the needs of families/whanau with young children.
There is a range of family focused activities provided at the HUB, currently:as activities change each term - please contact the HUB to find out what is happening.
- MONDAY 10.30am-1pm:Playgroup & coffee for young mums; come and join in our fun activities with your baby/toddler, learn new skills, meet other young mums
- TUESDAY 1st and 3rd of month 10am-12noon:Canterbury Parents Group playgroup sessions - all welcome
- WEDNESDAY 10-12 noon:Playgroup - all welcome
- FRIDAY 9.30-11am:Playgroup for Refugee Mums & Preschoolers
Families living in Shirley are welcome to drop in to the HUB or phone for information:
69B Briggs Road, Shirley, Christchurch - Phone: 03 385-5691
