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Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Starfish Social Services is a not-for-profit community based service which specialises in professional therapeutic services; psychology, counselling, social work for children, youth and families in Matamata. Starfish also offer district wide (Matamata/Piako) programmes which inlcude youth services, adults into work, and licensing. Through our local heartlands service we strive to provide access to Government and community services connecting people, and creating opportunity to build positive relationships between people and services.
Our service is open to all, and we exist to help work through life’s challenges.
We work to reduce any risk that may be present and enhance wellbeing. Support can be one-on-one or in a group, through services such as counselling, mentoring, social work, family harm prevention and suicide prevention.
Staff
Our team consists of youth service workers, counsellors, social workers, psychologist and mentors who are highly trained professionals. Services are supported by an Admin /Finance team, operations lead and CE
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals
Make an appointment
Call us on 07 888-8795
Walk in
We welcome you to walk in during our business hours to make contact.
Website / App
https://starfishservices.org.nz/get-in-touch
Anyone can access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Programmes offered by Starfish are free to those who qualify.
Therapeutic services have a range of fees to discuss with your practitioner
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
Support can be one-on-one or in a group, through services such as counselling, mentoring, social work and family harm prevention. We offer an entrepreneurial mentorship programme to assist young people to create their own business.
Support can be one-on-one or in a group, through services such as counselling, mentoring, social work and family harm prevention. We offer an entrepreneurial mentorship programme to assist young people to create their own business.
- Care and protection
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Supervised contact
- Support groups
- Victim support
Support can be one-on-one or in a group, through services such as counselling, mentoring, social work and family harm prevention.
We offer an entrepreneurial mentorship programme to assist young people to create their own business.
Our Building Capability to Employment Service provides intensive support to eligible beneficiaries (18-64) with the aim of further equipping them to be prepared to enter the workforce. We also offer Youth Entrepreneur/Workplace Ready Programmes.
Our Building Capability to Employment Service provides intensive support to eligible beneficiaries (18-64) with the aim of further equipping them to be prepared to enter the workforce. We also offer Youth Entrepreneur/Workplace Ready Programmes.
Our Building Capability to Employment Service provides intensive support to eligible beneficiaries (18-64) with the aim of further equipping them to be prepared to enter the workforce.
We also offer Youth Entrepreneur/Workplace Ready Programmes.
Starfish recognises the benefits of young people having mentors in their lives, which includes reduced offending, reduced bullying and other anti-social behaviours and increased community participation. Starfish also is the local provider for Matamata and Morrinsville for Youth Services. Starfish provide a mobile service and aim to support young people into education, training or work-based learning whilst providing wellbeing support, the ultimate goal is for an independent future.
Starfish recognises the benefits of young people having mentors in their lives, which includes reduced offending, reduced bullying and other anti-social behaviours and increased community participation. Starfish also is the local provider for Matamata and Morrinsville for Youth Services. Starfish provide a mobile service and aim to support young people into education, training or work-based learning whilst providing wellbeing support, the ultimate goal is for an independent future.
Starfish recognises the benefits of young people having mentors in their lives, which includes reduced offending, reduced bullying and other anti-social behaviours and increased community participation.
Starfish also is the local provider for Matamata and Morrinsville for Youth Services. Starfish provide a mobile service and aim to support young people into education, training or work-based learning whilst providing wellbeing support, the ultimate goal is for an independent future.
We offer a truancy service with a referral from schools.
We offer a truancy service with a referral from schools.
We offer a truancy service with a referral from schools.
We have various options available for rentable office spaces. Daily rates apply.
We have various options available for rentable office spaces. Daily rates apply.
We have various options available for rentable office spaces. Daily rates apply.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Service types: Family / whānau support.
Service types: Family / whānau support.
Service types: Family / whānau support.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Parking
Free On-site parking
Region
Waikato
Website
Contact Details
79 Firth Street, Matamata
Waikato
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 888 8795
Email
Website
79 Firth Street
Matamata
Waikato 3400
Street Address
79 Firth Street
Matamata
Waikato 3400
Postal Address
PO Box 71
Matamata
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This page was last updated at 8:49AM on June 16, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre.
One of the main goals in social work is to build positive relationships with people and families to help create opportunities for positive changes to take place. Social work aims to create social change and development, bring societies together, and to empower and liberate people.
One of the main goals in social work is to build positive relationships with people and families to help create opportunities for positive changes to take place. Social work aims to create social change and development, bring societies together, and to empower and liberate people.