Parent to Parent Southland covers the greater Southland, Queenstown Lakes, and Te Anau areas
Coordinator: MaryAnn Hughes
Mobile: 027 808 3951
Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 3:30pm and Thursday 9.00am-4.30pm

Upcoming events
Do you have a disabled child? Are you struggling to get what you need from education, health or disability professionals?
Many parents and caregivers feel overwhelmed with the sheer number of professionals they need to communicate with in order to get the best for their disabled child or child with a health impairment.
This comprehensive workshop will teach you how to champion your needs in any setting. From assertiveness skills and active listening to negotiation and problem solving, you will come away with a range of new tools to effectively communicate the needs of your child, yourself and your loved ones.
You will also have the opportunity to learn what specific support services and resources are available in your region. Register today to secure your spot! Many thanks to W Duncan Bickley Trust Fund for supporting this event.
Saturday 21st May, 2022
When: 9:30am—4:30pm
Where: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Cost: $15 admin fee—grants are available to cover this cost on request. Lunch will be provided.
Come along to Making Family Decisions! For families with children that have a disability or health impairment.
We would love to have you join us at our Making Family Decisions event.
This is a free information evening brought to you by the Southland Community Law Centre. It is an opportunity to have any questions answered about the care and property of a loved one that cannot make decisions for themselves. SCLC will help guide you to understand legal documents that can protect your family and how to set them up.
We ask that everyone please exercise common decency and respect for each other and beliefs. This event is sure to be popular, so register today to secure your spot!
In partnership with Southland Community Law Centre.
Wednesday 25 May, 2022
When: 7pm—9pm
Where: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Who: Families with children that have a disability or health impairment
Cost: Free. Refreshments provided beforehand. Please be seated by 7pm.
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodiverse child, or a child with health impairments.
Parent to Parent hosts monthly Parent Support Groups in Invercargill during the school term, to support carers and parents just like you. These groups are a safe space for family and whānau to share their experiences, their challenges, their triumphs, and to learn from each other in an open and 100% judgement-free environment. No topic is too ‘weird’, no question too ‘out there’. We get it, and we are here to help.
So if you’d like to share a struggle, celebrate a success, raise a concern, or simply have a cuppa and chat with other parents and carers in your area, you are always welcome at our Parent Support Group. Children are welcome too! Drop in for as long or as short a time as you want. And did we mention there’s free coffee?? Many thanks to IHC Southland for supporting this event.
Event details:
Time: 10am—12pm
Venue: Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
Feel free to just show up on the day!
A big thank you to the following organisations who have supported the Southland Group with donations and grants in the 2019/20 year
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The Community Trust
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COGS
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Lion Foundation
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KD Kirkby
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Invercargill Rotary South
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ILT
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IHC
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W Duncan Bickley Trust
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The Southern Trust