OSCAR Programme
Out of School Care And Recreation
Our purpose is to provide constructive opportunities, in a safe and caring environment, for the children to relax, let out their energy and develop their independence in an out of school environment.
Programs currently on offer are:
- After School Care
- Holiday Programs
To enroll please visit:
https://enrolmy.com/pcst-community-programs
Thames Valley Alternative Learning
Thames Valley Alternative Learning is an alternative education programme for secondary school students who may not fit the mold for regular schooling, have fallen behind in class due to truancy, or may have been asked to leave due to misbehaviour.
Students participate in a flexible, individualised program based on their academic needs. Thames Valley Alternative Learning is a transitional programme with the goal of returning the student to their secondary school.
Financial Mentoring
Free, confidential, and non judgmental support from qualified financial mentors to help improve your financial situation.
For more information or booking an appointment please contact:
027 310 4555 or paeroafinancialmentoring@pc.org.nz
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families is here to help bring all the right people together like support services, schools, and community groups, so everyone’s working with you to make things better for your whānau.
Whether you’re a solo parent, grandparent raising mokopuna, teenage parent, foster parent, or part of any family type or size this service is for you.
Mobile: 027 310 4555
Phone: 07 862 6110
Email: paeroafinancialmentoring@pc.org.nz
Supervised Contact
Supervised Contact allows quality time for children to build and maintain relationships with family members from whom they are separated.
Our qualified supervisors ensure that your time spent with your child or children has positive outcomes for all participants, within the guidelines set by the New Zealand Association or Supervised Contact.
Contact is facilitated in a safe, child focused, confidential setting with trained staff supervising. During a contact visit children remain safe from physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
For more information, please call: 07 862 9129
Grocery Shopping Service
A free service run by volunteers for anyone who cannot go shopping themselves or collect their groceries for whatever reason.
One of our volunteers will assist you in either shopping for you or picking up an online order or click & collect. We can also provide transportation if you would like to do your grocery shopping in person.
To find out more information on this service or to book this service, please contact the Hauraki Resource Centre on 07 862 611o
Kids Can Cook
A cooking class for 5 to 13 year olds that teaches cooking skills, kitchen hygiene, easy to cook healthy recipes and a meal to eat at the end.
This is run every Tuesday afternoon from 5:30pm – 7:00pm during the school term. Classes are $5.00 each. To book your child please visit:
Soup & Rolls
At the Carehouse
Join us each week for warm soup and rolls in a welcoming, relaxed space. A chance to enjoy a meal, connect with others, and be part of the community.
12:00pm– 1:00pm | Weekly
21 Willoughby Street, Paeroa
Other Services We Support
Paeroa Volunteer Drivers
Volunteer Drivers is a service that transports clients door to door for appointments, funded by both Waikato Health and Waikato Regional Council. This is a supportive and confidential service.
For more information or to book a drive please call or visit the Hauraki Resource Centre.
2 Mackay Street, Paeroa
07 862 6110
For afterhours, please contact 022 123 0281
Paeroa Neighbours Foodbank
The Hauraki Resource Centre is the office for the local foodbank.
To donate food or apply for a food parcel please contact or visit the Hauraki Resource Centre.
2 Mackay Street, Paeroa
07 862 6110
Toy Library
A place for youth and whānau to play with and rent toys.
Located on the corner of Station Rd and Albert St.
Open Friday and Saturday 10am to 12pm, Tuesdays 10-12 & 3.30-5pm
Furniture Bank
The Hauraki Resource Centre is the office for the local furniture bank.
To donate furniture or apply for furniture please contact or visit the Hauraki Resource Centre.
2 Mackay Street, Paeroa
07 862 6110
For afterhours Foodbank please contact: 022 655 7348