Te Aitarakihi Marae-a-Iwi

Te Aitarakihi Marae-ā-Iwi is a kaupapa Māori organisation open to all members of our hapori (community).

A welcoming space for all iwi and cultures to gather and engage, including but not limited to; Traditional practices, a place to belong, venue hire, noho, community engagement, events, volunteering, advice and connections to important and educational services.

Contact:

Address: 50 Bridge Road, Timaru

Phone: 03 684 7906

Email: kiaora@teaitarakihi.co.nz

Website: www.teaitarakihi.nz

Salvation Army Timaru

The Salvation Army provides a number of free services to families and individuals in need of support.

Services provided includes:

• Food and clothing assistance – if you need food assistance please come into the centre for an appointment with one of their support team.
• Food and welfare assistance is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am – 12pm. By appointment only outside of those hours.
• Life skills programmes
• Coffee groups

Contact:

Address: 206 Wai iti Road, Timaru

Phone: 03 684 7139

Email: timaru.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury

PSSC provides a wide range of social services within South Canterbury.

Services provided includes:

• Family Works – focusing on families, they provide a large range of services and programmes (view the separate FW page)
• Frozen meals are available at the Park Lane office for a small charge

Contact:

Phone: 03 687 7945 | 03 687 1148

Email: admin@pssc.co.nz

Website:  www.pssc.org.nz

Family Works – South Canterbury

Family Works South Canterbury supports families to be safe, strong, and connected by focusing on strengths, and offering free courses, practical support and programmes.

Services provided include:

• Family Social Workers work alongside children and families, supporting them to make change.
• Counselling helps families to resolve conflict and encourages positive family relationships.
• Financial Mentoring works alongside families to focus on reducing financial stress and achieving financial capability
• Social Worker in Schools helps children and their families to engage better with school, build resilience, and overcome social barriers.
• Family Start Service works alongside families providing support from pregnancy (home visiting service).
• Parenting through separation helps separated or separating parents focus on their child’s wellbeing.
• Family Harm Programmes are available for women and children to overcome the effect of family violence and abuse.
• Parenting Programmes help improve the skills needed to be a great parent.
• Children’s Programmes are available for children who have anxiety, difficulties communicating and anger.
• Buddy Mentoring Programme connects adults (Big Buddies) with children (Little Buddies) for an hour or 2 a week.
• Grandparents raising Grandchildren monthly support meetings.

Contact:

Address: 26 North Street, Timaru

Phone: 03 688 5029

Email: admin@pssc.co.nz

Website: www.pssc.org.nz

Free Legal Clinic – Timaru

Free legal advice provided by members of the local Law Society. This service is for advice and referral and does not include legal representation.

Each Thursday 7pm, no appointment required.

It may be helpful to contact Citizens Advice prior to obtain any pamphlets or advice before seeing the lawyer.

Contact:

Address: Citizens Advice, Community House, 27 Strathallan Street, Timaru

Phone: 03 687 7362

Email: southcanterbury@cab.org.nz