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Community Wellbeing Programmes
The Empower+ Connect initiative provides a safe, culturally responsive, and inclusive space for:
- Parents of children with disabilities
- Youth with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges
- Single parents and migrant families
- Ethnic minority families
Through workshops, creative activities, and mental wellness support, the program builds community resilience, encourages help-seeking behavior, and supports whānau wellbeing.
- Key Programs -
Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops
- Mental health education and stigma reduction
- Coping strategies for anxiety, sensory processing, and emotional regulation
- Caregiver support for stress, burnout, and family resilience
- Suicide awareness and prevention (age-appropriate)
- Healthy relationships and communication
Creative Expression & Sensory Activities
- Art, craft, music, and movement tailored for neurodiverse children
- Inclusive sessions supporting emotional expression and motor skills
- Calming, sensory-friendly environments
Accessible Cooking & Nutrition Workshops
- Cooking classes with visual aids and simplified steps
- Parent-child interactive sessions
- Nutrition education supporting mental wellness
Nature and Social Outings
- Adapted physical activities and nature exploration
- Outings with trained support for accessibility
- Inclusive sports and community events
Peer Support Circles & Parent Groups
- Monthly parent meetups
- Online group chat for peer support
- Guest speakers with lived experience
