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Takanini Family Service Centre

Takanini Family Service Centre

   

In January 2014 we opened the doors to our warm and colourful brand new Centre, established in partnership with the Counties Manukau Kindergarten Association, whose superb early learning centre provides a beautiful environment for the local children.

Like its sister centre at Papakura, Takanini Family Service Centre continues to meet the high needs of its community through the provision of integrated support services that improve the lives of people with social, health and educational challenges.

These include social work, counselling, the Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) programme, and Adult English Literacy and Numeracy Course, partnered with Manukau Institute of Technology 

Our Services

   

We are there to helpSocial Services Teams

To support the person or people we are working with (‘clients’) with their day-to-day challenges we have community social workers, counsellors and Social Workers in Schools (SWiS). We also offer parenting support as needed, practical advice and help for parents with managing their children's behaviour, helping deal with problems and building stronger, healthier relationships.

Community Social Workers

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
Counselling Room at Takanini

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 Programme

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

 


Enlgish Language classes 2021

We are grateful for the huge amount of support we receive from our community, assisting us to continue helping children, young people and families towards brighter futures.


Contact Details

Family Service Centre Takanini

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 4.30pm
Address

8 Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini

Phone

(09) 974 4719

Email

[email protected]

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Published: 3rd December, 2019

Updated: 15th March, 2023

Author: Simone Graham

Location: 8 Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini, Auckland

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