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Kia kaha te tiaki wh\u0101nau me te whakapakari i ng\u0101 hapori<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Building resilience at home to strengthen communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Available for those who parent alone, and their youth aged 7-18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide a safe space to hear your story, in confidence, without judgement. Therapy styles are tailored to each client, even adapted if required, to help reach goals. Together, we can: process emotions; navigate barriers; establish strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsidised Fee – $15 incl GST per person, per hour (Standard Fee $75 incl GST) – First session free.<\/strong>
Staff can discuss funding eligibility, eg WINZ disability allowance, ACC Sensitive Claims or external agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ACC Counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through the Sensitive Claims Service, we provide support for anyone in Kirikiriroa, including visitors to the country, who have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand.  ACC can fund therapy and other support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a therapy provider, we can assist you with lodging a claim and informing ACC of your engagement with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team offer a free service & guide you with practical solutions. We can also connect you with external agencies for more specialised assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHO Counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service provides support for individuals that experience mild to moderate mental health issues. If eligible, any Pinnacle practice in Waikato can refer for this service<\/strong>.  Youth can be referred by school counsellors and school-based nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Package of Care<\/em> provides four counselling sessions over a 12-week period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Group work is often a good way to grow your social supports, meet new people, share experiences and develop new skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are an affiliate of the national organisation, Birthright NZ – Home | birthright<\/a>
Our primary aim is to build a community in which families led by one parent can thrive as powerfully as any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Single Parent Services Waikato, we are committed to providing services that promote equality, respect and integrity for all persons involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our staffing and staff relations policy and procedures comply with relevant legislation that includes, but is not limited to; the Childrens Act 2014; Human Rights Act 1993; Privacy Act 2020; Family Violence Act 2018; Health & Safety at Work Act 2015; Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 sections (4A) & (7AA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Values<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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facilitate care for our environment
safe and welcoming space
value the dignity of human beings
respect towards self and others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kaiwhakahaere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kath Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finance Administrator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sheryl Ririnui<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Client Services Co-ordinator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Louise Reid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Single Parent Counselling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dianne Carter, Ruth Harlow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rangatahi Counselling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tara Kahui, Theresa Kiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social Work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Herbison, Angela Seiuli, Maraea Takerei<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicums<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jodie Hawkings, April Hilton, Abbey Morrison,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richelle Sexton, Sabrina Weber<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Board of Trustees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chairperson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Riki Manarangi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lorraine Muir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Treasurer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jason Howarth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trustees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Susan Law, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ganga Sudhan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Child Protection | Philosophical Base | Resolution of Complaints | Client Code of Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Referral – for yourself, or by an agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call or email to check availability – contact details below. A form will be sent to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No online access? Don\u2019t worry, our staff will be happy to take your details over the telephone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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