Other services in our centre:
Newtown Citizens' Advice Bureau
The office is open Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm
JP Service, Mon-Fri 10:30am-12:30pm
Free legal advice, Wed evenings, by appointment.
Manager Caz Sheldon.
Phone 389 3813
NiuHUB Pasifika
Langi Paasi helps to provide a budgeting service, home visits, and financial information and education for people of Pacific and other cultural backgrounds.
Phone 389 8167 or email e_info@niuhub.co.nz
Wellington Timebank
The office is open Mon-Fri, 10am - 4:00pm.
Coordinator Chris Carey-Smith, phone 920 6708.
email info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz
Or check out their website: wellingtontimebank.org.nz
The Time Bank now has over 600 members!
The Wellington Timebank has now connected up over five hundred people from all over Wellington!
Time banking is the trading of skills within a community, using time rather than money, as the measurement tool (ie. I walk your dog, earning me a 'time credit' and then i 'spend' my time credit getting Bob to help me with my fence. Bob then spends the time credit he's earned to get Mary to babysit his kids. And so on..)
As well as being a trading system, it can help to build new relationships, encourage local networking and give value to people's skills that we might not normally think twice about.
To join the Timebank, either email Chris at info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz or call her on 920 6708 (Mon-Wed) and she'll organise a time to meet and sign you up as a member.
You can also join the Wellington Timebank facebook page found here.
Time banking is the trading of skills within a community, using time rather than money, as the measurement tool (ie. I walk your dog, earning me a 'time credit' and then i 'spend' my time credit getting Bob to help me with my fence. Bob then spends the time credit he's earned to get Mary to babysit his kids. And so on..)
As well as being a trading system, it can help to build new relationships, encourage local networking and give value to people's skills that we might not normally think twice about.
To join the Timebank, either email Chris at info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz or call her on 920 6708 (Mon-Wed) and she'll organise a time to meet and sign you up as a member.
You can also join the Wellington Timebank facebook page found here.
Debt-Free Newtown
A group of locals concerned about the impacts of debt and high-interest lending in our community.
They meet throughout the year to discuss issues and plan creative actions.
You can read about their "C'mon Stacey! Let's tackle debt!" campaign here.
Join their Facebook page for regular updates, or email debtfreenewtown@gmail.com for more info.
Newtown Residents' Association
A group of local residents who gather together to share views on a wide range of matters that might impact on the community in which we live, work and play.
They meet on the third Monday of every month at the Newtown Hall.
You can find out more on their website
Or contact Tom Law on 389 8202, email newtownwellington@gmail.com
They meet on the third Monday of every month at the Newtown Hall.
You can find out more on their website
Or contact Tom Law on 389 8202, email newtownwellington@gmail.com
Relaxation massage
Massage at the Community Centre with Russell Vant
Remedial - Relaxing - Intuitive - Nurturing - Deep Tissue - Sports
I base my practice on an extensive, constantly expanding understanding of the human body. Recently I've begun to integrate a study of traditional Chinese medicinal theory to my work, incorporating elements of acupressure.
Because massage is such a fundamental aspect of my life, and because I understand the potential benefits of receiving massage regularly, I've implemented a sliding scale, asking you to determine how much you can personally afford. To those who are able to contribute at the upper end of the scale, thank you. Your generosity helps to make massage a possibility for those of more limited financial means.
Investment: $40 - $80 / hr
For more details, and to make a booking, visit communitymassage.co.nz
Remedial - Relaxing - Intuitive - Nurturing - Deep Tissue - Sports
I base my practice on an extensive, constantly expanding understanding of the human body. Recently I've begun to integrate a study of traditional Chinese medicinal theory to my work, incorporating elements of acupressure.
Because massage is such a fundamental aspect of my life, and because I understand the potential benefits of receiving massage regularly, I've implemented a sliding scale, asking you to determine how much you can personally afford. To those who are able to contribute at the upper end of the scale, thank you. Your generosity helps to make massage a possibility for those of more limited financial means.
Investment: $40 - $80 / hr
For more details, and to make a booking, visit communitymassage.co.nz
Counselling service
We have a trained counsellor who offers counselling to the community at affordable rates.
Janette Roberts B.Couns. MNZAC
Janette has many life experiences and brings to counselling life-skills which enable her to be a warm, sensitive, empathetic listener. She believes in investing quality time in people and walking alongside them, sharing their journey. Janette has had personal experience of change, grief and loss with the death of family members through cancer, Alzheimer’s and miscarriage. She has also journeyed with loved ones struggling with mental health issues. She is married and has three children and four grandchildren. Janette listens with respect and acceptance and brings to her practice a non-judgemental and empathetic attitude. She provides support and helps explore change and ways of dealing with change. Janette uses a range of counselling methods to help you achieve your goals.
Sessions are $20 unwaged and $40 waged, $30 for students. Janette will discuss with you any WINZ entitlements that may contribute to this cost.
Email Janette on janette.roberts@nzf.salvationarmy.org or 04 389 0594
Janette Roberts B.Couns. MNZAC
Janette has many life experiences and brings to counselling life-skills which enable her to be a warm, sensitive, empathetic listener. She believes in investing quality time in people and walking alongside them, sharing their journey. Janette has had personal experience of change, grief and loss with the death of family members through cancer, Alzheimer’s and miscarriage. She has also journeyed with loved ones struggling with mental health issues. She is married and has three children and four grandchildren. Janette listens with respect and acceptance and brings to her practice a non-judgemental and empathetic attitude. She provides support and helps explore change and ways of dealing with change. Janette uses a range of counselling methods to help you achieve your goals.
Sessions are $20 unwaged and $40 waged, $30 for students. Janette will discuss with you any WINZ entitlements that may contribute to this cost.
Email Janette on janette.roberts@nzf.salvationarmy.org or 04 389 0594
