Cholmondeley Children's Centre

Tamariki stay at the centre in times of whānau stress or crisis when it is considered in their best interests to spend some time away from home.

Cholmondeley also offers community outreach support to whānau, rangatahi and tamariki through its Awhi Team, made up of Social Workers and Whānau Ora Navigators. The Awhi Team walks alongside whānau in their own homes to support them on their journeys through various issues.

In the 99 years Cholmondeley Children’s Centre has been in operation it has supported more than 33,000 tamariki across the Canterbury community. The demand for its services has only increased, as the rising cost of living puts pressure on whānau already living with added difficulties.

Cholmondeley costs around $3,000,000 per year to run and just 20% percent of this funding is met by the Government, the remaining 80% is generated from trusts and grants, events, and donations.

When tamariki stay at Cholmondeley they receive 24/7 support made up of social interactions and learning, outdoor activities, sleep, hygiene and meal times.

The Child and Youth Care Practitioners who work with the tamariki work from a trauma-informed model of care – as tamariki may be coming to Cholmondeley at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. This model is centred on listening to the voice of the child at all times and validating their thoughts, needs and concerns.

Our respite service gives whānau time to breathe and make better decisions for their future. Tamariki get new experiences, life skills, and education so that whānau and their tamariki are set to thrive.