Peer Approved
A HUB FOR SERVICES RECOMMENDED BY THE CONVERGENCE COMMUNITY
Residential Stay
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Taranaki Retreat is a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay free of charge, when times are tough.
Wish4Fish Trips
Something significant happens when people are empowered to go fishing. They move from being a beneficiary, to being a provider. This is a fundamental shift in identity, which allows them to not be defined through the lens of their disability or life challenges.
When paired with a strong sense of adventure, comradery and achievement, the positive outcomes, excitement and lift in self-esteem is tangible. You can see it in the faces, eyes and body language of those on board.
When paired with a strong sense of adventure, comradery and achievement, the positive outcomes, excitement and lift in self-esteem is tangible. You can see it in the faces, eyes and body language of those on board.
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Recuperative Retreats for Women
The retreat provides the opportunity for women to take a break from their day-to-day activities in order to replenish their mind, body and spirit, and at the same time receive support to make positive changes in their lives. The retreats provide a safe and secure environment for participants to experience complete rest in a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Each retreat is FREE to participants and all meals are provided. Participants have their own bedroom (including an ensuite), with all linen provided. All participants receive individual and collective support from two qualified facilitators/therapists throughout each retreat, which takes place over five days.
Each retreat is FREE to participants and all meals are provided. Participants have their own bedroom (including an ensuite), with all linen provided. All participants receive individual and collective support from two qualified facilitators/therapists throughout each retreat, which takes place over five days.
Free Dentist
If you are currently supported by Hauora a Toi Community Mental Health Services, you can access free dental care
NOTE - Treatment can be described as "swift"
They come to Tauranga once a month
to access get an appointment email your name and contact details to
oto@ruraldental.co.nz
Accessibility Concession
The Accessibility Concession provides free public transport across the Bay of Plenty for anyone who is permanently unable to drive and meets the eligibility criteria. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is excited to provide this service and more travel options to members of our community across the region.
It is 100 per cent a free fare, seven days a week on all contracted Bay of Plenty Regional Council bus services throughout the region.
It is 100 per cent a free fare, seven days a week on all contracted Bay of Plenty Regional Council bus services throughout the region.
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Offers subsidised counselling to individuals, children and families/whanau whose lives are affected by grief and loss. This may be due to a loss of a loved one or from circumstances that have caused change that is difficult to manage.
Grief Support Services has been working in the community since 1987. We are located in Greerton, Tauranga and serve the Western Bay of Plenty region.
Grief Support Services has been working in the community since 1987. We are located in Greerton, Tauranga and serve the Western Bay of Plenty region.
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Koha based proactive care in Bethlehem
We give every person the chance to maintain their optimum level of health, through our koha (donation) based proactive chiropractic care.
Career Support
Confidential career support for people who have experience of mental health or addiction issues
We believe it is a human right foreveryone to determine and shape their own career
TPT Clothing Co-op
Turning Point works with a used clothing provider to assist them to process the large amount of used clothing that comes through their store.Turning Point members have access to free clothing every Wednesday - you must be registered with us.
What: Don't miss out - $5 a bag sales of used clothing.Where: Down at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue, Tauranga. Back gate.When: Every Thursday 9.00 - 10.00. Call 578 6934 for details.
In 2018 the Trustees of this land block known as ‘Ngapeke 7’ decided that there was more that could be done on the property. A project that could enlist locals and whanau or families to realise the full potential of the block and its surroundings including the community around it. Creating a way of life that works with the ENVIRONMENT and not against it.
IWI INDIGENOUS VALUES and PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES form the backbone of this project! We live by three principles as follows.
Kai Mahamaha – Food Abundance and food security Tiaki Taiao – Earth Care means using earth-friendy practices to ensure that our footprint or tapuwae has no negative impact on the land or environment we live Mana Tangata – People Care includes those living in our wider community! We show this by introducing our community to natural gardening practices as is the case with traditional māra kai – a traditional form of natural gardening used by māori the original inhabitants of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Come and join us if you dare to have fun! – there’s lots to LEARN and EXPLORE! We can arrange a bed for you if you are coming from afar! All our volunteers will get watered and fed as well, in exchange for a few hours of work a day ? … REGISTER your interest We would love to have you!
IWI INDIGENOUS VALUES and PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES form the backbone of this project! We live by three principles as follows.
Kai Mahamaha – Food Abundance and food security Tiaki Taiao – Earth Care means using earth-friendy practices to ensure that our footprint or tapuwae has no negative impact on the land or environment we live Mana Tangata – People Care includes those living in our wider community! We show this by introducing our community to natural gardening practices as is the case with traditional māra kai – a traditional form of natural gardening used by māori the original inhabitants of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Come and join us if you dare to have fun! – there’s lots to LEARN and EXPLORE! We can arrange a bed for you if you are coming from afar! All our volunteers will get watered and fed as well, in exchange for a few hours of work a day ? … REGISTER your interest We would love to have you!
Informative Options
A HUB FOR SERVICES THAT MAY NOT HAVE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION BUT CAN STILL BE VALUABLE TO KNOW ABOUT.
Support Net
Support Net is a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Service in Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty for people (of all ages) with long-term chronic health needs
This is the first step in the pathway to getting publicly funded in home cares (cleaning/cooking/personal cares)
Anyone can be referred to Support Net for this free service.
Supportnet
Health Consumer Service Trust
NOTE -*****NO LONGER OPERATING ****
The Trust was set up 30 years ago by the Waikato Hospital Board to act as an independent complaints service for the hospital. Due to its success it was extended to cover other Health Districts but now covers any health service provided to a consumer in just the Tairawhiti and Bay of Plenty regions. It is fully funded by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand
NOTE *****NO LONGER OPERATING *****
0800 801 482
https://healthcomplaints.co.nz/
The Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service offers free, independent, and confidential advice and support to help you resolve issues with health and disability services.
NOTE - They will not help if your complaint is about accessing health services, or if it is any way connected to your role as a health worker
**inflexible process**
Sorted - Your independent money guide
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It feels great to have your money sorted – that comfortable and confident feeling of getting ahead financially and making the most of your money situation. Sorted is here to help you enjoy that feeling. Sorted is for you – it’s your independent, impartial voice on money matters.