Parenting Programmes
All of our parenting programmes are provided FREE for parents living in Tāmaki Makaurau. This includes onsite child minding for daytime and evening programmes. We can arrange transport in Counties Manukau when necessary and nutritious refreshments are provided for both parents and tamariki.
Hoki Ki Te Rito-Oranga Whānau /
Mellow Parenting Programme
Next programme to start July 2026
At the heart of Hoki Ki te Rito / Mellow Parenting Programme is learning and thinking about your relationship between you and your child or children.
Mums and Dads groups are separate in the morning sessions and combine in Babies or Toddlers groups in the sessions after lunch - couples and single parents can attend. We encourage parents who are working to retain day to day care of their children, or working toward their return to attend. Our experienced facilitators work with the group to explore your own experience of being parented and your parenting experience.
Hoki ki te Rito-Oranga Whanau runs is open to parents with children aged 0-6 for 14 weeks on Mondays 9.30am - 2.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email [email protected]. Please see referral form below
At the heart of Hoki Ki te Rito / Mellow Parenting Programme is learning and thinking about your relationship between you and your child or children.
Mums and Dads groups are separate in the morning sessions and combine in Babies or Toddlers groups in the sessions after lunch - couples and single parents can attend. We encourage parents who are working to retain day to day care of their children, or working toward their return to attend. Our experienced facilitators work with the group to explore your own experience of being parented and your parenting experience.
Hoki ki te Rito-Oranga Whanau runs is open to parents with children aged 0-6 for 14 weeks on Mondays 9.30am - 2.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email [email protected]. Please see referral form below
Mellow Bumps Antenatal Programme
Next programme to start March 2026
Mellow Bumps is an antenatal programme for any expectant parent who would like to know more about their developing baby. Whānau support is encouraged and welcome.
This 6 week group programme focuses on ways you can improve your child's development both during pregnancy and after birth. Approachable facilitators answer any questions about bonding with your baby, reducing stress and keeping your baby safe.
Mellow Bumps runs two and a half hours a week over six weeks. This is followed with a meet the babies lunch when they have all arrived. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre
All enquires please email [email protected] Please see referral form below.
Mellow Bumps is an antenatal programme for any expectant parent who would like to know more about their developing baby. Whānau support is encouraged and welcome.
This 6 week group programme focuses on ways you can improve your child's development both during pregnancy and after birth. Approachable facilitators answer any questions about bonding with your baby, reducing stress and keeping your baby safe.
Mellow Bumps runs two and a half hours a week over six weeks. This is followed with a meet the babies lunch when they have all arrived. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre
All enquires please email [email protected] Please see referral form below.
Incredible Years Parenting Programme
Next programme to start July 2026
Incredible Years is a group programme based for parents who would like to learn new parenting strategies to support their children's behaviour positively. Open to parents with children aged 3-8 years of age. This 14 week programme focuses on learning how your parenting can change to take into account you and your child's needs. The facilitators relaxed and friendly approach allows the group to learn together. Practical step-by-step suggestions help in handling everyday situations.
Incredible Years Programmes runs two and half hours per week for 14 weeks. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre. Evening and Daytime programmes are provided.
All enquires please email [email protected]. Please see referral form below.
Incredible Years is a group programme based for parents who would like to learn new parenting strategies to support their children's behaviour positively. Open to parents with children aged 3-8 years of age. This 14 week programme focuses on learning how your parenting can change to take into account you and your child's needs. The facilitators relaxed and friendly approach allows the group to learn together. Practical step-by-step suggestions help in handling everyday situations.
Incredible Years Programmes runs two and half hours per week for 14 weeks. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre. Evening and Daytime programmes are provided.
All enquires please email [email protected]. Please see referral form below.
Incredible Years Autism Parenting Programme
Next programme to start July 2026
A 14 session, group-based programme for parents and families of children aged 2-5 years old on the Autism Spectrum. This programme helps support the key adults in the lives of children on the autism spectrum to develop skills and confidence in promoting their children’s emotional regulation, positive social interactions, language development and relationships with others.
Incredible Years Programmes runs two and half hours per week for 14 weeks, Thursdays 10am - 12.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre. Evening and Daytime programmes are provided.
All enquires please email [email protected].
A 14 session, group-based programme for parents and families of children aged 2-5 years old on the Autism Spectrum. This programme helps support the key adults in the lives of children on the autism spectrum to develop skills and confidence in promoting their children’s emotional regulation, positive social interactions, language development and relationships with others.
Incredible Years Programmes runs two and half hours per week for 14 weeks, Thursdays 10am - 12.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre. Evening and Daytime programmes are provided.
All enquires please email [email protected].
More Than Words (Hanen Programme)
A 12-week programme for parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or social communication difficulties who are on our current Early Support Services caseload. Family members learn practical ways of helping their children with communication through group sessions and home visits. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
Offered only to parents of children on our Early Support Services caseload.
All enquiries please email [email protected]
Offered only to parents of children on our Early Support Services caseload.
All enquiries please email [email protected]