Education & Learning
Able Minds - EduConnect
EduConnect is an attendance service to help tamariki and rangatahi find their way back to learning. We support ākonga aged 5–16 through trauma-informed, identity-affirming outreach and tailored casework.
Central Lakes
Wānaka
19 services
Family Support
Presbyterian Support Buddy Programme
This programme contributes to the emotional and social wellbeing of children by matching them with carefully selected and trained adult volunteers in a well-supported mentoring relationship.
Mental Health
Seasons for Growth
Child Programme: Builds knowledge and skills to strengthen the emotional wellbeing and resilience of children and young people following experiences of significant change and loss
Mental Health
ICAMHS
Assessment and treatment service for infants, children and adolescents experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.
Family Support
Central Lakes Family Services - Child & Youth Services
We aim to support tamariki and their whānau with warmth, empathy and evidence-based practice to empower positive change. What we offer tamariki aged 5-12: Support with home, school or community challenges. Parent & whānau support.
Community Resources
Able Minds
This programme is specifically designed for rangatahi (youth) aged from 12 -21 years who are affected by mental distress and/or addiction issues, or for young people who need general life coaching.
Youth Support
Kahu Youth Trust
Youth development programmes, mentoring, youth clubs, after school drop-in sessions
Mental Health
ADL / Thrive
Thrive te pae ora is a fully funded professional counselling service provided by ADL Limited, for young people (rangatahi) aged 12 to 24 and their family (whānau) living in the lower South Island.
Community Resources
Mint Charitable Trust
We are dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disability and supporting their families through transformative programmes.
Mental Health
Te Whatu Ora Community Mental Health Services
Adult Mental Health Team (CLCMHT); Child, Adolescent, Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS); Specialist Addiction Service (SAS)
Family Support
Anglican Family Care
Family Start Programme: The Family Start programme offers free, voluntary home visits to support expecting parents and those with pēpi and tamariki (up to 12 months old).
Family Support
Central Lakes Family Services - Mental Health Services
Supporting a loved one as they are navigating mental health distress can come with its own challenges. Carers and whānau often experience burn-out and caring fatigue which can then become a mental health challenge of their own.
Family Support
Family Works
Our services include: Social work; Financial mentoring; Parenting support; Children’s programmes; Youth development; Foodbank; Emergency welfare response
Family Support
Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families process connects a whānau or family who require assistance from more than one agency or community service.
Family Support
Precious Beginnings
Precious Beginnings Wānaka welcomes parents and caregivers of babies aged approximately 5 months and under to join our 10 week programme.
Neurodiversity Support
Dyslexia Support South
Supporting parents and caregivers of children with specific learning differences
Mental Health
Narcotics Anonymous
A free peer support group for anyone wanting to stop using drugs, based on shared experience rather than professional treatment. Open to anyone, meetings held locally, free.
Community Resources
Community Link Wanaka
One-stop community support and connection centre. Heartlands Service centre, providing a gateway for the community to access free information and support from government agencies like MSD, WINZ, IRD; financial advisors; legal aid; and social work services.
Health & Wellbeing
ArtSenta
Wellbeing through creativity and community - creative wellbeing art sessions
Listings are a guide only. Please check each service's website for current details.