Porirua Whānau Centre

16 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek, Porirua

Contact Details

Phone (04) 237 7749
Email enquiry@poriruawhanau.org.nz

Street Address

16 Bedford Court
Cannons Creek
Porirua
Wellington 5024

Description

Porirua Whānau Centre is the 'hub' for the community, enhancing the health, social, education and economic wellbeing of our children and families.

We are a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing culturally appropriate and integrated services for whānau, including:

  • Family violence prevention and support
  • Budgeting
  • Social housing
  • Parenting programmes
  • Youth and holiday programmes
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Matua programme
  • Social work, advocacy and counselling

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori, Samoan, Tokelauan

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Stopping violence services
Accommodation and housing support
Budgeting and help with debt
Youth Services
Advocacy
Education and training
Kaupapa Māori
Pregnancy and parenting
Social work
Matua Power

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone

Region

Wellington

Website

poriruawhanau.org.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/social/porirua-whanau-centre/