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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
Social Service
Today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Description
GRG is a charitable trust providing support to grandparents and other whanau / kin caregivers who are raising their grandchildren/whanau children full-time in New Zealand since 2001.
COVID-19 Update: GRG is also an essential services provider in the Social Services sector and continues to provide support, information and advocacy services via phone, email, social media and video conferencing. Our caregiver education workshops are suspended under Alert Levels 3 & 4, with limited available under Level 2, and resuming their regular schedule under Level 1. Our website at www.grg.org.nz contains helpful information for caregivers at this time. See our COVID-19 information pages.
Our objective is to support and empower families to achieve positive life outcomes through support services and education programmes that help to protect, preserve and promote the wellbeing and stability of children and their grandparents/kin carers in circumstances where they cannot be raised by their parent/s.
Our National Support Office services include:
- an 0800 GRANDS (0800 472637) helpline
- Outreach and Advocacy Service for caregivers needing help navigating issues that may involve Oranga Tamariki, Work and Income, Family Court, Mental Health
- Bi-monthly newsletter via email and post
- New member caregiver information packs
- Website and Facebook information and contact us/messaging service for enquiries
- Emergency care packs
- Caregiver education workshops
Throughout New Zealand we also have local volunteer GRG Support Coordinators who provide support to members.
Click here for more information about support in your area.
Ages
Under 12 months, 1-4 years old, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Other
Membership of GRG and all our services are free of charge for all fulltime grandparent and other caregivers raising someone else's child.
To register as a member please go to…
Contact us
Referral
Hours
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 21 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Charges
Free
Service Types
Abuse and violence
- Care and protection
- Education programmes
- Information & support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
Educational & Support Services
- Caregiver education programme
- Advocacy and support service
- Financial / income support information
- Dealing with the Family Court, parenting disputes and legal guardianship issues
- Parenting advice and behavioural support and strategies…
Advocacy
- Community Outreach and Specialist Advocate Service supporting caregivers dealing with a range of issues including dealing with Work and Income New Zealand, Oranga Tamariki, Family Court, mental health, parenting and…
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
162 Mokoia Road, Chatswood, Auckland
North Auckland
Phone
(09) 418 3753 or 0800 472 637
Email
Website
Click here for local support information and contacts for all our Support Groups throughout New Zealand.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
National Support Office
Suite C
162 Mokoia Road
Chatswood
Auckland 0626
Street Address
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
National Support Office
Suite C
162 Mokoia Road
Chatswood
Auckland 0626
Postal Address
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
National Support Office
PO Box 34 892
Birkenhead
Auckland 0742
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This page was last updated at 1:29PM on September 8, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ.