Our offices at Tryphena and Claris are open, provisionally, as of 1 September, with social distancing and contact tracing. But we continue to work from home if possible so telephone first, if possible, on 09 4290 465. Messages and emails are checked daily. Crisis […]
Monthly senior activity

Once a month on a Friday, seniors are invited to planned outings exploring different corners of the island. The calendar for 2019 includes trips to the Mermaid Pools, Paddy Forsyth’s quirky gardens, and a ‘blustery winter walk’ on Awana Beach. Transport provided. Bring a […]
Over 60s events: Good food and good company

Every month the Over 60s events visit a different venue on the island. The programme for 2018 includes meals at the Barrier Social Club, Orama, the Sports Club, the Golf Club, Mt St Paul’s Estate, Kawa Marae, the Stray Possum and the Port Fitzroy […]
January School Holiday Program
Click here to see and book for the January School Holiday Program. Get your bookings in online before the 13th of Jan.Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and New Year’s.Thanks Heaps, Keri
New Years Picnic 2021
What’s up in December at the Aotea Family Support Group
In this issue: Taking Care of Our Elders | Fern Edmonds Memorial Fund | New Year’s Picnic Update Taking Care of Our Elders There is no need to be reminded that 2020 has highlighted how vulnerable older people are. Thanks to the work of […]
Are you really Ok?
Liora Noy from Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa, and with the assistance ofAotea Health, has offered to come over to the island to talk about perinatal wellbeing. The presentation will be about recognising your symptoms, self-care, ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), secure attachment, positive psychology, […]
***Free Legal Advice***
Robin Harrington from Harrington Law Limited will be available for morning appointments only on 27th October 2020, if you are needing free legal advice please contact myself to arrange an appointment. She will be located in CW Office in Claris Phone 09 4290386 kellie.cleave@aoteafamilysupport.co.nz
Whats Up in October?
In this issue: School Holiday Programme cancelled | Are you really OK? Learn about perinatal anxiety | New Year’s Picnic Update | Youth Mentoring Update | Need a ride to Claris from Okiwi? | Over 60s Meal and Senior Activities this month. Note: All […]
September School Holiday Programme cancelled!
With great regret, we have decided that we cannot do the school holiday program due to many rules and regulations with Covid19. We have thought long and hard about this and discussed with many people and decided that it is best to just send […]
What’s up in September at the Aotea Family Support Group?
In this issue: Laugh more! | Back to normal? | Free legal advice | All you wanted to know about perinatal wellbeing | No Over 60s event | Seniors outings continue Laughter is the best medicine And that’s no joke. Studies have shown that […]
What’s up in July at the Aotea Family Support Group?
In this issue: New Youth Mentoring Programme | Building Awesome Whnau | Over 60s Meal and Senior Activities New Youth Mentoring Programme We are excited to announce that we are starting a new activity, the Aotea Mentoring Programme. A youth mentoring pilot has just […]
