| Organisation | Contact People | Description |
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Womens Centre Inc
PO Box 13 054
Armagh
Christchurch
8141
Phone: 03 371 7414
Website | Jennifer Lunsford
03 386 2035
| The Women's Centre works with and for the well-being of all women by assisting, supporting and encouraging them to make informed decisions in their lives. We offer a sole women only space where you can drop in for time out, some company and a free cuppa, access information and resources on a wide range of services, talk with a skilled worker, access lesbian resources or groups, attend a course or group at low cost. Our service is free. Course brochures for each term are available from the Centre, open 10am-2pm weekdays. |
Womens Health Information Centre
| Emma Adcock
Lisa Cole
| Free health information and referral service for all women. |
Woolston Development Project Inc
PO Box 19793
Woolston
Christchurch
8241
Phone: 3894448
Fax: 03 3895148
Website | Bev Adams
3894448
| Community based organisation providing -
-recreation programmes for primary school children eg afterschool programme and holiday activities; and
-advocacy and support for families eg women's group, self esteem and communication skills training, children's behaviour management and parenting. |
Youth and Cultural Development
PO Box 13393
Christchurch
8011
Phone: 03366 0866
Website |
03366 0866
| Status: Fully Operational from new premises.
See action report for more details.
YCD is focused on providing a unique inner city environment for young people to explore their talents and aspirations. Its vision is to support young people to achieve a sense of wholeness. Projects include Maori and Pacific Island mentoring, and one that deals with street youth. YCD operates a drop in centre which is a safe place for young people to engage with a youth worker. It also offers courses, case management and other services.
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YWCA Christchurch Inc
285 Hereford Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
8011
Phone: 03 365 8720
| Leigh Steele
03 379 7598 ext 2
| Status: Fully operational at Hereford St. See Action: EQ Update Status for more info.
Works to empower women, especially young women and women with low incomes. Host trainings, offer accommodation and a large range of community services. A not-for-profit organisation. |