Community Organisations

 

ACVE Aotearoa Cultural & Volunteer Exchange 
Supporting young people and engaging in a positive cultural exchange programme.
Ph: 577 9049  

Autism NZ Bay of Plenty
Provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism
Spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome.
Ph: 571 0003

BOP PARS People Assisted Reintegration Services
Work to reduce offending by providing support and reintegration services to
offenders and family/whanau.
Ph: 578 2234

Deaf Aoteoroa
Committed to providing quality services to all deaf people in NZ.
Ph: 571 5930

GetSmart Tauranga
Education & counseling for those with drug & alcohol issues and Street Van Help assistance to young people.
Ph: 571 3712

Grey Power
Lobby organization promoting the welfare and well-being of citizens in the 50+ age group.
Ph: 571 2558

Maori Women’s Welfare League
Assisting whanau to develop a safe, positive, nurturing environment for their tamariki, enabling them to grow and learn in the best way possible.
Ph: 571 3746

Multicultural Tauranga
Promotes and protects the interests of ethnic groups which make up New Zealand’s multicultural society.
Ph: 571 6419

National Advocacy Trust
To empower consumers through Strengths Based Advocacy to resolve their concerns about disability service.
Ph: 577 1715 

New Zealand Prostitute Collective (NZPC)
Seeks an environment that supports the rights of sex industry workers, and educates public and media about issues affecting sex workers.
Ph: 571 0640

Parent to Parent & Altogether Autism
Support and information network for parents of children with special needs.
Ph: 578 0222

SeniorNet
Gives older adults opportunities to learn the internet and more about new communication and technology.
Ph: 577 1912

Shakti—Ethnic Women’s Support
Support service for migrant and refugee women and their children.
Ph: 5790532

SPELD (Specific Learning Disabilities Federation)
Helping children with specific learning disabilities realize their educational potential.
Ph: 576 4868

Tauranga Budget Advisory Service
Provides development of budgeting skills through free, supportive and culturally aware services.
Ph: 578 0969

Tauranga Environment Centre
Connecting people for a sustainable environment.
Ph 578 6664

Tauranga Parents Centre
Provides support services for parents and their children aged 0-6.
Ph: 577 1229

Te Hunga Manaaki Services
The local branch of the Maori Mobile Nursing Unit.
Ph: 578 4634

Te Puna I Rangiriri Trust
Developing better Maori communities through Tikanga Maori, traditional Arts & practices and effective youth leadership strategies.
Ph: 578 6888

Te Tuinga Whanau—alternative education
Alternative education for “at risk” youth aged between 13 and 16.
Ph: 571 0875

Turning Point Trust—incorporating PATHS and SAGE
Mental Health recovery centre offering a range of positive activities and vocational services for people living with mental illness.
Ph: 578 6934

Volunteer Western BOP
Supports, promotes, values and encourages effective volunteering.
Ph: 571 3714

Western BOP Mental Health
Enables individuals, whanau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health.
Ph: 577 1457

Youth Development Trust Western BOP
A programme to help young New Zealanders achieve.
Ph: 579 0231