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CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Migrant and refugee parents

Chch Resettlement Services Group

Practical and welcoming, this group offers parenting support for families from refugee and migrant backgrounds who have questions about parenting in a new culture. Interpreters are provided.
PROVIDER:

Christchurch Resettlement Services

PHONE:

03 335 0311

EMAIL:

admin@crs.org.nz

SUPPORTERS / ALL AGES
For: Grandparents parenting

Toolbox for Grandparents

Designed for grandparents returning to 'frontline parenting', this resource offers skills and strategies for helping you cope, and your grandchildren thrive. It can be used in a group environment or worked through at your own pace at home.
PROVIDER:

Parenting Place

PHONE:

 03 3796053

EMAIL:

Canterbury@parentingplace.nz

WEBSITE:
Toolbox for Grandparents
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Parents with kids in care

ParentWorks

If you have a child or children in care, this two-stage course is a chance to learn helpful new skills and techniques. It involves a mixture of group and home-based sessions, and is free of charge if you have a referral.
PROVIDER:

Methodist Mission

PHONE:

03 375 1470

EMAIL:

intake@mmsi.org.nz

WEBSITE:
ParentWorks
SUPPORTERS / ALL AGES
For: Foster parents

Fostering Changes

If you're a foster-parent, whānau carer or grandparent caring for your grandkids, this course will help you build positive relationships and manage any challenges. It's child-focused and the key aim is to give you lots of simple tools and skills.
PROVIDER:

Methodist Mission

PHONE:

03 375 1470

EMAIL:

intake@mmsi.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Fostering Change
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Separating/separated parents

Parenting Through Separation

This free 4-hour course will help you understand the needs of your child during and after a separation. In Canterbury these courses are provided in small groups, over 1 or 2 days, with helpful material to take home.
PROVIDER:

Barnardos and Family Works

PHONE:

Barnardos: 03 365 3923 or 0800 188 038

Family Works: 03 366 5472

Family Works North Canterbury: 03 313 85 88 (Michelle ext 23)

GENERAL / ALL AGES
For: Parents finding their kids tricky

Parenting Spirited Young People

Taking an alternative approach, this course helps us to explore who we are as parents. It will help you to tap into your strengths, learning style and personality, to benefit you and your child or children, regardless of their age.
PROVIDER:

Catholic Social Services

PHONE:

03 379 0012

SPECIFIC / KIDS
For: Quake & disaster worried kids

Journey of Hope

Run in conjunction with your child's school, this course focuses on dealing with disasters and traumatic events. These courses are run as needed.
PROVIDER:

Family Works

PHONE:

03 366 54 72

CULTURAL / KIDS
For: Māori whānau

Te Puawaitanga: Incredible Years

Provided by kaupapa Māori organisation, this course will give you simple suggestions for parenting your 3 to 8 year old. The focus is on building a positive relationship, handling everyday situations and knowing what to do when things are tough.
PROVIDER:

Te Puawaitanga

PHONE:

0800 66 99 57

EMAIL:

reception@omwwl.maori.nz

WEBSITE:
Te Puawaitanga: Incredible Years
SPECIFIC / KIDS
For: Parents with kids who worry

Facing Your Fears

This dynamic six week course is designed for children aged 8-10, and a course for parents is run alongside it. Together these courses help families learn easy strategies for managing worries and enjoying life.
PROVIDER:

Catholic Social Services

PHONE:

03 379 0012

CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Building Awesome Whānau

Drawing on the wisdom of Māori ways of being, doing and knowing this course is packed full of great ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and practical ideas to help you.
PROVIDER:

Parenting Place

PHONE:

03 3796053

EMAIL:

Canterbury@parentingplace.nz

WEBSITE:
Building Awesome Whānau
GENERAL / ALL AGES
For: Dads

Father and Child Trust

For blokes after great advice, Child and Family Trust have a Dad's support worker who focuses on parenting. They often run groups, and have drop-in coffee and chat sessions available Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm at 357 Gloucester St, in Linwood.
PROVIDER:

Father and Child Trust

PHONE:

03 982 2440

EMAIL:

info@fatherandchild.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Father and Child Trust
GENERAL / ALL AGES
For: Anyone helping raise kids

Toolbox Parenting Courses

Baby & Toddler Years (0-4), Primary Years (5-9), Intermediate Years (9-12) and Teens (12-18). Toolbox courses inspire and equip whānau. They are bursting with great advice, humour and encouragement, offering practical strategies and insights into developmental stages. The courses are run over six weeks in a relaxed and conversational small group setting with a trained facilitator.
PROVIDER:

Parenting Place

PHONE:

 03 3796053

EMAIL:

Canterbury@parentingplace.nz

WEBSITE:
Toolbox
GENERAL / ALL AGES
For: Raising kids in St Albans/Shirley/Mairehau

Neighbourhood Trust

Neighbourhood Trust offers support to families with young children and are committed to walking families through tough times and provide access to other supports. Neighbourhood Trust also Kiwi Dads which has an associated Facebook page where dads can connect, find and share ideas for improving their role as a dad, and discover events.
PROVIDER:

Neighbourhood Trust

PHONE:

Office: 355 6522 ext 114

Don (Kiwi Dads & Family): 027 956 9202

EMAIL:

community@nht.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Neighbourhood Trust
SPECIFIC / KIDS
For: Kids aged 8-12 who bed-wet

Enuresis Bedwetting Group

Provided twice yearly, in May and August, this course offers support and treatment plans for bedwetting 8-12 year olds. The programme has been found to work in 8 out of 10 children, and generally lasts around 4-8 weeks. The Pukemanu Centre typically runs one course in each half of the year.
PROVIDER:

Pukemanu Centre

PHONE:

03 369 0130

EMAIL:

hscclinic@canterbury.ac.nz

CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Pacific families

Canterbury Fijian Social Services Trust Parent Group

These Pacific parenting groups are provided based on demand. The Trust also offers ongoing craft and men's groups, which are a great way to meet others, and many parents attend.
PROVIDER:

Canterbury Fiji Social Services Trust

PHONE:

03 942 9498

EMAIL:

fiji.social.services@paradise.net.nz

GENERAL / KIDS & TEENS
For: Anyone raising kids

Parenting Smarter Programme

A 5 module programme to empower you as a parent - Gain more knowledge to add to your present parenting skills. Identify key issues that you may not be aware of. Parent smarter not harder.
PROVIDER:

Kiwi Family Trust

PHONE:

0508 54 33 75

GENERAL / KIDS & TEENS
For: Parents wanting to learn more

Triple P

Triple P offers simple strategies for building positive relationships and managing challenging behaviour. Courses generally consist of five group sessions and three phone calls. The course is also offered online.
PROVIDER:

Pukemanu Centre and the Methodist Mission

PHONE:

Pukemanu Centre: 03 369 0130

Methodist Mission: 03 375 1470


EMAIL:

Pukemanu Centre: hscclinic@canterbury.ac.nz

Methodist Mission: intake@mmsi.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Triple P (online course)
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Single parents

Birthright Parent Groups

Designed for single parents and caregivers, these sessions are practical and relaxed - a chance to have a cup of tea and meet people facing similar challenges. These groups are offered in both the 1st and 4th terms.
PROVIDER:

Birthright

PHONE:

Free phone: 0800 457 146

EMAIL:

manager@birthrightchch.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Birthright in Christchurch
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Whānau Intensive Mahi

A whānau worker will work with you to address the stresses in your whānau's private life.
PROVIDER:

He Waka Tapu

PHONE:

Free phone: 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)     

Text: 027 2 HE WAKA (43 9252)                  

Phone: 03 373 8150

WEBSITE:
Whānau Intensive Work
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Whānau Totoko

A parenting group for all parents with tamariki aged from 0 to 16 years.
PROVIDER:

He Waka Tapu

PHONE:

Free phone: 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)     

Text: 027 2 HE WAKA (43 9252)                  

Phone: 03 373 8150

WEBSITE:
Whānau Totoko
GENERAL / KIDS
For: Anyone raising kids 3-8 years old

Incredible Years

Gain simple step-by-step suggestions for parenting your 3-to-8 year old. This course focuses on building positive family relationships, handling everyday situations and knowing what to do when things are tough.
PROVIDER:

Project Early, Family Works, Real Parents and the Ministry of Education

PHONE:

Project Early: Lee 027 223 42 32 or Sheila 027 223 42 31

Family Works: 03 366 5472

Family Works North Canterbury: 03 313 85 88 (Michelle ext 23)

Real Parents:  Anna 021 712 173

Ministry of Education: 03 378 7300

SPECIFIC / KIDS
For: Nutrition & lifestyle support

Active Families

Designed to improve the long term health of families, these 10 x 1-hour sessions include education, and practical help with nutrition and physical activity. They can be held in your home, or community, and are open to the whole family.
PROVIDER:

Pegasus Health

PHONE:

 Please speak to your family doctor or contact Puāwai Family Programmes and Support on 0800 333 405

EMAIL:

healthylifestyles@pegasus.org.nz

CULTURAL / BUBS & KIDS
For: Migrant mothers

Oak Development Trust Mums' Group

A music and play session held every Wednesday morning in term time. This group starts each Wednesday at 9:30am, followed by a music session at 10.00am. Morning tea is then enjoyed, followed with further opportunity for play. A craft activity is often enjoyed during this time. Cost per family is $4. The group meets at Riccarton Baptist Church cnr Peverel and Rattray Streets, Riccarton.
PROVIDER:

Oak Development Trust

PHONE:

027 282 0693

EMAIL:

Jo Atara-McKenzie: admin@odt.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Oak Development Trust
SPECIFIC / BUBS & KIDS
For: Parents up to the age 25

Mellow Parenting

This 14-week parenting group is for parents aged 25 and under. Each group includes an activity and lunch with your child, and Dads are welcome. It's a great chance to meet other parents and the focus is on the relationship between you and your child.
PROVIDER:

St John of God Waipuna

PHONE:

03 386 2159

EMAIL:

enquiries.waipuna@sjog.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Mellow Parenting
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Parents with disabled children

Parent 2 Parent Support

Raising a child with a disability can be a challenging journey. Parent 2 Parent can inform, educate, inspire and support you as you navigate your way through your family’s experience. Services are free and confidential, and there are a range of courses available.
PROVIDER:

Parent to Parent

PHONE:

0508 236 236

EMAIL:

gtrcanterbury@parent2parent.org.nz

WEBSITE:
Parent 2 Parent
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Parents with children needing help

Home and Family Parenting Programme

The focus of this residential 24/7 in-home programme is to help keep families together by fostering safe, effective and nurturing parenting. The team often work with families where out of home placements are being considered, or children are returning to their parents' care. Counselling services are also available.
PROVIDER:

Home and Family

PHONE:

 03 332 0335

EMAIL:

sandra@homeandfamily.net.nz

WEBSITE:
homeandfamily.net.nz/parenting
SPECIFIC / ALL AGES
For: Those affected by sexual violence

START Parent Groups

START Parent Groups are focussed on parenting kids who have experienced sexual violence. These groups are free, confidential and demand-driven. START also provide phone and in-person support to parents affected by sexual violence (of either themselves or their children).
PROVIDER:

START

PHONE:

03 355 4414

EMAIL:

admin@starthealing.org

WEBSITE:
START Parenting Groups
CULTURAL / ALL AGES
For: Māori whānau

Te Roopu Matua Wahine

This kaupapa Māori organisation helps parents, whānau and caregivers learn practical skills for safe parenting. Courses are free, with 2-hour sessions taking place each Tuesday, for 8-10 weeks. They're offered four times a year.
PROVIDER:

Te Puna Oranga

PHONE:

03 381 8472

EMAIL:

info@tepunaorana.co.nz

GENERAL / KIDS
For: Parents of children aged from 2 - 12

Triple P Discussion Groups

These discussion groups are another type of Triple P held over five sessions - 2 hours each. The format includes interactive video clips and group discussion of strategies to deal with commonly encountered problems such as disobedience, fighting and aggression, and managing situations such as shopping with children and bedtime.
PROVIDER:

The Salvation Army (Christchurch City Corps)

PHONE:

03 366 8128

EMAIL:

christchurchcity.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz

GENERAL / KIDS
For: Those with kids aged 3-10

Tuning Into Kids

Learn helpful ways to teach your kids about emotions. Doing so can boost closeness and communication, and help with behavioural issues. This programme runs once yearly, beginning in August.
PROVIDER:

Pukemanu Centre and Family Works

PHONE:

Pukemanu Centre: 03 369 0130

Family Works: 03 366 5472

Family Works North Canterbury: 03 313 85 88 (Michelle ext 23)

Real Parents: 021 712 173 (Anna)

GENERAL / ALL AGES
For: Absolutely anyone raising kids

Real Parents!

Real Parents is made up of real and upbeat professionals who love helping parents find their confidence and enjoy their relationships with their kids. We offer the Incredible Years Parenting and Tuning into Kids parent programmes, regular seminars, workshops and in-home coaching. Whatever the age, stage and challenge you're facing, come talk.
PROVIDER:

Real Parents

PHONE:

Anna: 021 712 173

EMAIL:

anna@realparents.org

WEBSITE:
Real Parents

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Our Parenting Courses page was developed by All Right and the Methodist Mission thanks to funding from the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Trust.