Our Wellington region covers the Greater Wellington region including Wellington, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Porirua, and Kapiti up to and including Otaki.
Coordinator: Sue Trueman
Mobile: 027 808 3947
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Upcoming events
This coffee group is for parents of any aged child that has a disability or health impairment and provides a great way to meet other parents walking a similar path to your own. Come and have a complimentary coffee on us in a relaxed and informal environment! You can drop in for as long or as short a time as suits you.
All welcome.
Meet ups are every last Tuesday of the month excluding school holidays. If you have any questions contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or email wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
Do you care for a disabled family member who is nearing adulthood? Asking yourself what happens next? Plan for the next stage of your family member’s life with this new workshop.
Many parents and carers worry what will happen when they are no longer able to support their disabled whānau member to the extent they do today. This comprehensive new workshop will show you step by step how to support and safeguard the future for your disabled loved one. Topics covered include:
- Creating a vision for the future
- Circles of support
- Supported decision making
- Legal capacity
- Welfare guardianship
- Wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney
Ensure your disabled family member is set up to live a ‘good life’ as they move into adulthood. Register today to secure your spot!
Event details
Address: Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, 11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt
Cost: Free thanks to funding from Te Pou | Lunch will be provided
This is a support group for parents of any aged child that has a disability or health impairment providing a great way to meet other parents walking a similar path to your own. Come and have a complimentary coffee on us in a relaxed and informal environment! You can drop in for as long or as short a time as suits you.
All welcome.
Meet ups are every 1st Tuesday of the month. If you have any questions contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or email wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
Do you care for a disabled family member who is nearing adulthood? Asking yourself what happens next? Plan for the next stage of your family member’s life with this new workshop.
Many parents and carers worry what will happen when they are no longer able to support their disabled whānau member to the extent they do today. This comprehensive new workshop series will show you step by step how to support and safeguard the future for your disabled loved one. Topics covered include:
- Creating a vision for the future
- Circles of support
- Supported decision making
- Legal capacity
- Welfare guardianship
- Wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney
Ensure your disabled family member is set up to live a ‘good life’ as they move into adulthood with this three-part Zoom workshop series.
Event Details
Dates: Wednesday 4 August, Thursday 5 August, Friday 6 August
Details: 12pm—2pm each day | Join us remotely on Zoom
Cost: Free thanks to funding from Te Pou
A get together for parents or caregivers raising children with any disabilities, health impairments or special needs.
A hot drink for each adult is supplied by Parent to Parent.
Come & meet other parents of children with disabilities and special needs for support, friendship and fun.
This is a safe space for family and whānau to share and learn information from each other to help and support us along our journey. You are welcome to ask questions on issues you are struggling with or just join us for a hot drink and treat in a supportive group.
For more information contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
This parent support group is for parents of any aged child that has a disability or health impairment and provides a great way to meet other parents walking a similar path to your own. Come and have a complimentary coffee on us in a relaxed and informal environment! You can drop in for as long or as short a time as suits you.
All welcome.
Meet ups are every 2nd Friday of the month excluding school holidays. If you have any questions contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or email wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
Do you care for a disabled family member who is nearing adulthood? Asking yourself what happens next? Plan for the next stage of your family member’s life with this new workshop.
Many parents and carers worry what will happen when they are no longer able to support their disabled whānau member to the extent they do today. This comprehensive new workshop series will show you step by step how to support and safeguard the future for your disabled loved one. Topics covered include:
- Creating a vision for the future
- Circles of support
- Supported decision making
- Legal capacity
- Welfare guardianship
- Wills, trusts and enduring powers of attorney
Ensure your disabled family member is set up to live a ‘good life’ as they move into adulthood with this three-part Zoom workshop series.
Event Details
Dates: Friday 20 August, Monday 23 August, Wednesday 25 August
Details: 7pm—9pm each day | Join us remotely on Zoom
Cost: Free thanks to funding from Te Pou
This coffee group is for parents of any aged child that has a disability or health impairment and provides a great way to meet other parents walking a similar path to your own. Come and have a complimentary coffee on us in a relaxed and informal environment! You can drop in for as long or as short a time as suits you.
All welcome.
Meet ups are every last Tuesday of the month excluding school holidays. If you have any questions contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or email wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
This is a support group for parents of any aged child that has a disability or health impairment providing a great way to meet other parents walking a similar path to your own. Come and have a complimentary coffee on us in a relaxed and informal environment! You can drop in for as long or as short a time as suits you.
All welcome.
Meet ups are every 1st Tuesday of the month. If you have any questions contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or email wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
A get together for parents or caregivers raising children with any disabilities, health impairments or special needs.
A hot drink for each adult is supplied by Parent to Parent.
Come & meet other parents of children with disabilities and special needs for support, friendship and fun.
This is a safe space for family and whānau to share and learn information from each other to help and support us along our journey. You are welcome to ask questions on issues you are struggling with or just join us for a hot drink and treat in a supportive group.
For more information contact Sue on 027 808 3947 or wellington@parent2parent.org.nz
Parent Support Groups
Come and join us for a hot drink and a chat. Meet other parents of children with disabilities and health impairments.
Lower Hutt
Last Tuesday of each month (please check if it is on during school holidays)
10am – 12pm, River of Life Centre, 774 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Tawa
First Tuesday evening of each month
7.30pm. Contact Sue for more info
Kapiti
Every second Friday of the month (excludes school holidays)
10am – 12pm
Held at various cafes in Kapiti. Please check with Sue to see which cafe we will be at this month.
Upper Hutt
Bi-monthly on a Sunday Afternoon.
2.00 - 3.30pm Fig Tree Cafe, 386 Fergusson Drive, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt
Please check with Sue for the next date.
Wairarapa
For information about other support groups and condition-specific support groups in the region please contact Sue
A big thank you to the following organisations who have supported the Wellington branch with donations and grants in 2019/20
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One Foundation
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COGS
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Rehabilitation Welfare
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Upper Hutt City Council
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Trust House Foundation
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Air Rescue
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T G Macarthy Trust
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Nikau Foundation
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Eastern & Central Community Trust
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Kapiti District Council Community Grants