All of our parenting programmes are provided FREE for parents living in Counties Manukau. This includes onsite child minding for daytime and evening programmes. We can arrange transport when necessary and nutritious refreshments are provided for both parents and children.
Mellow Bumps Antenatal Programme
Starting March 2022
Mellow Bumps is an antenatal programme for any expectant parent who would like to know more about their developing baby. Whanau 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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz 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. Whanau 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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz Please see referral form below.
Hoki Ki Te Rito-Oranga Whanau /
Mellow Parenting Programme
Starting February 2022
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 for 14 weeks on Mondays 9.30am - 2.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. 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 for 14 weeks on Mondays 9.30am - 2.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. Please see referral form below
Incredible Years Parenting Programme
Next online course starting November 2021
Next face to face course starting February 2022
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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. Please see referral form below.
Next face to face course starting February 2022
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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. Please see referral form below.
Incredible Years Autism Parenting Programme
Starting February 2022
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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
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 admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
Soalaupule - Samoan Parenting Programme
Starting February 2022
Soalaupule is a Samoan word for a conversation that seeks to resolve difficult issues through sharing power and critical reflection. Soalaupule is a conversation that is held in an encouraging and positive environment always with the goal of finding a way forward.
This is a 12 week program for mātua (parents) and āiga (family members) wishing to address difficult issues relating to the care of fānau (children). The program provides an opportunity for self-reflection (tomānatu) and for every participant to build new skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The program is based on the reality of Samoan lifestyles in Aotearoa, the challenges of raising families and the potential of every child and their aiga to thrive.
Soalaupule is offered in both Samoan and English/Samoan languages.
Places are limited and early registration is important. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. Please see referral form below
Soalaupule is a Samoan word for a conversation that seeks to resolve difficult issues through sharing power and critical reflection. Soalaupule is a conversation that is held in an encouraging and positive environment always with the goal of finding a way forward.
This is a 12 week program for mātua (parents) and āiga (family members) wishing to address difficult issues relating to the care of fānau (children). The program provides an opportunity for self-reflection (tomānatu) and for every participant to build new skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The program is based on the reality of Samoan lifestyles in Aotearoa, the challenges of raising families and the potential of every child and their aiga to thrive.
Soalaupule is offered in both Samoan and English/Samoan languages.
Places are limited and early registration is important. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquiries please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz. Please see referral form below
More Than Words (Hanen Programme)
A 12-week programme for parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or social communication difficulties. Family members learn practical ways of helping their children with communication through group sessions and home visits. Thursdays 6pm - 8.30pm. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquires please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
All enquires please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
Whakatōkia te Rongomau
Whakatōkia te Rongomau Building Peaceful communities by Breaking the cycle of violence - an 8-week programme to address issues of violence and build relationships within families and communities. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.
All enquires please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
All enquires please email admin@ohomairangi.co.nz.
EarlyBird Parenting Education
EarlyBird parent education An eight-session course for parents and whānau of children 0-5yrs who have a child on the autism spectrum. Home visits for videoing activities between sessions. Based at the Mangere East Community Centre.