Parent Aid
Free childcare & housework (temporary/short-term) in times of accident, illness or stressful situations (including post-natal depression)
Email: parentaid@xtra.co.nz
Ph: 836-4122
Dayspring Trust
A range of programmes for mums under crisis/stress eg. anger/self-esteem, craft groups, sewing programmes, exercise programmes – affordable prices with free creche facilities
2 Seabrook Ave
New Lynn
Ph 827-6321
Western Refuge Society
For women needing help, support, resources regarding domestic violence and abuse
10 Pioneer St
Henderson
Ph 836-1987
Parent’s Groups
Playcentre – http://www.playcentre.org.nz/
Playgroups – for a list of playgroups in your area check out this link:
http://www.totstoteens.co.nz/aucklandevents.html
Mainly Music – provides an environment where young children develop skills to enhance their early education, through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme, and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary caregiver. To find a group nearest to you check out this link:
http://www.mainlymusic.org.nz/groups/findagroupinNZ/aucklandwest/tabid/73/Default.aspx
Budgeting Help
CAP Money
If you’re in debt and want to find out more about CAP’s free debt counselling service you can call their freephone number and speak to a Client Services officer.
PH: 0508 227 111
www.capnz.org
West Auckland Budgeting Service
Providing free, confidential, non-judgemental budgeting advice and advocacy in the wider West Auckland area.
Ph: 09 827 5773
http://westauckland.familybudgeting.org.nz/
VisionWest Budgeting
A long-standing provider of budgeting advice, education, advocacy and support, to individuals and families in West Auckland.
PH: 09 818 0714
www.visionwest.org.nz/budgeting-services.html
