Parenting Courses
Ante natal CoursesIn 2008, the Trust began facilitating a series of FREE four-week ante-natal courses in the Mairehau/St Albans area. The tutor is Tiffany Hamilton, who has worked in women's health for over ten years and currently works in ante-natal and post-natal care at Christchurch Women's and St George's Hospitals. Bookings are now being taken for courses starting in September and November. If you would like more information about these please contact Ginny by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ring 355 6522 or txt 027 746 5168 We would like to acknowledge support from the Community Response Fund for making these courses possible.New Parents GroupThis group is aimed at parents of children in the under 2 age group. It meets a couple of times a month on Fridays from 10.30am-12noon. The sessions start with a chat and light brunch is provided, then often has a guest to speak on a particular subject or special focus. The group meets in the church lounge at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road (carpark entrance on Redwood Place). August meetings: Friday 13th August Friday 27th August - Parent Educator, Dawn Finn. Come along and ask your burning questions. September meeting: Friday 10th September - learn to make professional looking paper crafts and have some fun. Friday 24th September - Dawn is back to talk about changes as your baby grows. Phone: Ginny on 355 6522 or txt 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Newcomers welcome.
Parenting the Early Years (0-6 years)This six-week Toolbox course gives you new tools and strategies to be the best parent you can be. Help you cope with the changes and stages of development in these early years. Next course starts Monday 18th October - 7.30-9.30pm at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road (car park off Redwood Place). Cost: $25 per person; $40 per couple. Give Ginny a call on 355 6522 or 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book. Limited places, so don't delay. Parenting Teens courseThis six-week Toolbox course is designed to equip and help you through parenting the teenage years. These years can be pretty rough and it can be difficult to know how to deal with some of the increased stresses and changes. The course gives you new skills and strategies and lets you know you are not alone. Computer upskillingThanks to the Community Response Fund, there is now an opportunity to have tuition in computer skills. This is aimed anyone who has been made redundant and would like to gain new skills to help in re-entry to the workforce. One-to-one tutoring at our centre. Phone: Ginny on 355 6522 or txt 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FREE Nurse Health CheckNeighbourhood Trust now offers a free Nurse Health Check Clinic every Wednesday usually mornings, 9am-12 midday, (except 8th Sept, 20th Oct and 1st Dec, when clinics will be held from 1-4pm) from the premises of St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road. The service will be operated by a registered nurse, who will do blood pressure and blood sugar tests, ear and throat checks and general health checks. No medicines on-site. This is a check-up clinic available to all ages and if needed, you will be referred on to a GP. Booking not essential, but may save a wait on the day. Ph. 355 6522, txt 027 746 5168 or email ginny @nht.org.nz for an appointment time. Carpark access from Redwood Place. ALL WELCOME Upskill in reading, spelling and mathsIf you are 16 - 24 years of age and would like some help in reading, spelling and/or maths, give us a call. Thanks to the Ministry of Youth Development, we are now able to assist in tutoring using Successmaker NZ software. It's a fun, easy to use programme that will get you on the path to success and open new doors for you. The learning can happen at our homebase at St Albans Baptist Church, at Shirley Early Years Hub or at your place. Perfect for if you are at home with a preschooler and want to upskill for further learning or returning to the workforce. One hour sessions, one or two times per week. Work at your own pace; set your own goals. Computer based, tutor assisted learning. GIVE YOURSELF ANOTHER GO Ph 355 6522 or txt 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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