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Heretaunga Women's Centre

  • Donations and support

      26 May 2015
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    The Heretaunga Women’s Centre is a not-for-profit Incorporated Society and relies on donations to be able to offer a range of services. There are many ways to support the Centre, from one-off donations, to regular giving and partnerships with local organisations. Your support means a lot to the women in our community.

    One off donations

    To make a donation, please choose one of the following options: Deposit your donation directly into our bank account 03-0642-0730099-00. Please include your name and the word ‘Donation’ in the reference details. Post your donation to Heretaunga Women’s Centre, PO Box 780, Hastings. Cheques payable to Heretaunga Women’s Centre. Or donate through Give-a-Little. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.

    Regular giving

    Some employers offer a ‘payroll giving’ service which gives you the opportunity to donate money directly from your pay to the Centre, and at the same time receive immediate tax credits. Not all organisations offer this option so please check with your employer to see if this is something they can support. If they are happy to set this up for you, please get in touch with us at the Centre to discuss.

    Bequests and legacies

    Remembering the Heretaunga Women’s Centre in your Will is a wonderful way to assist us to care for people. Your support will help us to continue to make a positive difference. Please speak to one of the team at the Centre by visiting us or calling us on 06 878 5401 for advice on setting this up.

    Corporate partnerships

    We welcome relationships with local businesses that have similar goals to our own. It’s a chance for your business to get involved with the community and raise your profile. In return, your ongoing support allows us to continue delivering our much-loved programmes to the women of Hawke’s Bay. We’re very open to discussing how our organisations can work together for our mutual benefit. If you would like to discuss how we can work together, please get in touch.

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  • What We Do

      26 May 2015
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    Heretaunga Women’s Centre offers a range of self-development, healthy living and interest courses with a range of qualified facilitators. You can choose from courses aimed at developing social skills and making new friends, activities designed to promote healing and wellbeing, or support services which provide advocacy for women generally and individually.

    Baby change, feed and play room

    Monday to Friday: Clean, fully serviced facilities for mothers and infants available during Centre hours (9:00 am to 4:00 pm).

    Lunchtimes at the HWC

    Monday to Friday: Please bring your lunch; tea and coffee available – meet new friends and enjoy a break away from your workplace.

    Counselling

    Monday to Friday: You can access affordable and professional counselling service that is respectful to the needs of everyone. All our Counsellors are professionally supervised and are either members of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors or working towards membership. All have a high degree of competency in their specialist area before joining our team and we encourage and assist ongoing training. Appointments are essential and can be made by phone, email, website contact page, or in person at the Centre.

    Groups and activities

    A wide variety of low-cost courses and one-off workshops are offered throughout the year. These are regular activities which offer fellowship, fun and self-development. Bookings are essential and enrolments can be taken by phone, email, website contact page, or in person at the Centre. Please see the programme calendar on our website for details and timings.

    Legal advice

    Tuesdays: Free consultations with a qualified lawyer for guidance and legal advice on rights and procedures. Bookings are essential and can be made by phone, email, website contact page, or in person at the Centre.

    Library

    Monday to Friday: We offer a range of books on topics such as health, parenting, relationships, stress management and personal growth. Our library is a convenient and confidential service. Please pop into the Centre to borrow a book.

    Room bookings

    Our comfortable, welcoming newly refurbished and renovated rooms are available for rental by the hour, half day or whole day. We actively encourage start-up businesswomen to make use of our meeting rooms and offer a heavily discounted rate for this purpose. Please contact us through our ‘Contact’ page with the heading ROOM BOOKING.

    Support and resources

    We’re available all day to offer information and referrals to other agencies or organisations in our network. Resources are available for a wide range of community services able to support your specific needs.

    Wellbeing

    The Centre hosts a variety of low-cost alternative therapies with qualified practitioners. Please see the programme calendar on our website for details and timings. Bookings are essential and can be taken by phone, email, website contact page, or in person at the Centre.

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  • Who We Are

      26 May 2015
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    At HWC we work collectively for positive change for women. We believe in sharing skills and strengths to provide women with resources to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and a safe environment for support and companionship.

    The Centre started life in 1921 as a Women’s Rest: a place where women could come to rest, feed their babies and take lunch with friends. Over the years thousands have welcomed the location of the nursery and toilets.

    Today, we also offer confidential, non-judgemental support in the form of fun social groups and services such as counselling and legal advice. Have a look at what we offer, and come in to see us next time you’re nearby.

    Be welcomed, inspired and empowered.

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