Our Takanini Family Service Centre, opened in 2014, is a community hub providing integrated health, education and social services.

Our approach is to give a hand up along the way, giving people and communities the support and tools they need to meet their own goals and objectives and find solutions to their problems. Our services include: 

Social Services 

We have a team of community social workers who provide social work intervention, targeted towards vulnerable children, young people and their families living in Counties-Manukau who are at risk of abuse, harm or offending.  Referrals are received from a range of community agencies and an initial assessment is completed (includes consent form) to ascertain the assistance or support for the referral. At times external agencies may be included to assist the referral where further support may be required.

Counselling

We have two experienced counsellors available to listen in confidence to members of the community and assist them to find a pathway to better understand themselves and others. Our counsellors specialise in counselling for children, women and couples but men's counselling is also available.

   

Licensed Playgroup

We run a fun and interactive playgroup for any child under the age of six. This is a safe and supportive way to meet other parents while engaging with your child.

Rain or shine — we always have fun at playgroup!

What does the Takanini Playgroup believe in?

Providing a place for parents and their children that is supportive and safe

Providing quality care

Fostering children’s learning and development to allow them to reach their fullest
potential

Playgroup happens during Term time at our Takanini centre. All under- six and their parent/caregiver are welcome (A parent or caregiver must remain with their child during playgroup).

Playgroup Hours:

Tuesday, 9am-12pm

Thursday, 11:30am-2:30pm

   

HIPPY Takanini

We offer HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) at our Takanini Centre.

As part of the HIPPY programme parents work with their child at home for 15 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Children build knowledge in maths, reading and writing, while developing their cognitive, creative and social skills meaning they are better prepared to start primary school.

Community Services and Facilities

Several community groups make use of our facilities and offer their services to our clients, including Plunket, Manukau Institute of Technology and Parenting Through Separation.

We also have:

• Room Hire Available

• Parent changing facilities

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