Our Tenants
22 groups and organisations are currently tenants at Christchurch Community House. To visit each group/organisation's website, simply click on their name. To find out more information, please scroll down through the Tenant Information Directory below:
Virtual Offices
Virtual Office holders do not have a physical space in Christchurch Community House, but use CCH as a contact point. Currently our Virtual Office holders are:
Girl Guides New Zealand
MECFS Canterbury
Philippine Culture and Migrant Services
New Zealand Business Association
Japanese Society of Canterbury
Tenant Information Directory
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2040 Limited
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A-OK.NZA-OK.NZ is an NZ provider of quality, internationally recognised training that equips people to be able to have life-supporting conversations.
A-OK NZ has partnered with internationally and nationally recognised training providers that care about the mental and emotional safety of our communities. Website: http://www.a-oknz.com |
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Arthritis New Zealand Kaiponapona AotearoaArthritis New Zealand is a national charity that provides information, advice and support to people diagnosed with any form of arthritis, including gout arthritis and fibromyalgia. We advocate for people with arthritis by funding research, contributing to health policy, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Support services include camps and information for teens and children with arthritis and their caregivers, a national toll-free number to get information and advice, in-person and online contactless support groups, peer support service, videos, webinars, online courses for clinical and non-clinical health professionals, a dedicated website for people with osteoarthritis, called MyJointPain.co.nz, a regular eNews containing useful information and advice for people with arthritis, and a very active online presence on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Tiktok.
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Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust
Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust (ADNZT) is a registered charitable trust, providing trained dogs to clients with any disability. We are committed to providing a quality service which evaluates each applicant individually and provides assessment, training and follow-up to each individual client's specific needs. We provide our service to people with a range of disabilities and will consider an application from any person with a disability.
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Beneficiary Advisory ServiceBAS gives practical, expert advice and assistance on issues experienced by people on benefits and low incomes. We concentrate on welfare issues but can also help with ACC and Employment matters. We also are able to assist clients in / from domestic violence situations. If you have a problem that no one else has been able to help with, we may be able assist.
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The Cacophony ProjectEvery day, all around New Zealand, the dawn chorus tells us that our birdlife is one of our greatest treasures. Yet, New Zealand’s native birds are under threat from introduced predators such as possums, rats and stoats. The Cacophony Project is developing a set of technologies that will be deployed throughout New Zealand (incl lure invasive predators with sound and light; observe predators using a thermal camera; identify predators automatically using machine learning algorithms; eliminate positively identified predators; monitor the bird song over time to measure the impact.
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Rerenga Awa / Canterbury Youth Workers CollectiveThe Collective works to ensure that youth work in the Canterbury region is carried out in a planned and efficient way by coordinating youth work training and is committed to the development of youth work as a unique and professional practice.
CYWC consists of youth workers in the province of Canterbury, New Zealand and has been an incorporated society since 1986 with a charitable trust status.
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Care Solutions
Care Solutions is a non- government agency currently providing quality care for children, young people and adults. Care Solutions provides supervised contacts in the Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch and Wellington area through Ministry of Justice and/or Oranga Tamariki, the Permanent Caregiver Support Service and for private clients.
Email: Christchurch@caresolutions.co.nz Website: http://www.caresolutions.co.nz/ |
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Christchurch Youth CouncilThe Christchurch Youth Council (Runaka Taiohi o Otautahi) is dedicated to advocating for a strong youth voice in Christchurch. We aim to provide young people with an avenue to have their say.
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Collective for the Homeless
CHRISTCHURCH COLLECTIVE FOR THE HOMELESS CHARITABLE TRUST.
The Christchurch Collective for the Homeless Charitable Trust (CCHCT) help individuals & families get into housing. Our service primarily looks to assist people with Housing issues, but frequently there are other significant issues such as no ID, no way to be contacted, health problems, and limited support. Basically, we look at all the needs of our clients that stem from housing issues to assess how we can support them. Our services include; 1) Advocacy and Support. 2) CCHCT run a HUI every third month. - The Hui facilitates our clients accessing essential services at or via the Hui, and a wonderful meal is provided. 3) DONATIONS - Any donations of food, &clothing for the homeless to take away from the Hui as available. We also have some household items & furniture (as available). 4) CCHCT also run a Breakfast & distribute vegetables & other food as available every Tuesday morning at Margaret Mahy Park (BBQ area). 5) CCHCT also have an annual BBQ/Fun day for the homeless, friends & family/Whanau. 6) CCHCT (in collaboration with other agencies) do a Christmas Function
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Depression Support NetworkWe provide community support for young people and adults whose lives are affected by the experience of depression.
The Depression Support Network: - Provides community support for the youth and adults of Canterbury whose lives are affected by depression - Provides safe places where people can find empathy, acceptance and understanding - Provides for the generational, cultural diversity that exists in our community - Works with other organisations to facilitate better support for people - Facilitates awareness and knowledge of depression through education, presence and dialogue We support people whose lives are being affected by the experience of depression. We provide safe places where people can find empathy, acceptance and understanding as they learn to manage and recover from the affects of depression. Group Support Providing support, information, resources and education in confidential, social settings.
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Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand
Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand, is a not for profit organisation that supports family, whanau and friends of people with alcohol and other drug issues. We will provide an 0800 number staffed by volunteers and a very informative website. Our aim is to help families who care about others to develop the coping and resilience strategies which will enable them to stay strong and be there for the person they are caring about.
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Interpreting New Zealand - ChristchurchInterpreting New Zealand exists to break down the language barrier between English-speaking professionals and their clients. We provide interpreters in some 70 languages, including NZ Sign Language. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer face-to-face, telephone or video interpreting, depending on your need and location.
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Japanese Society of CanterburyThe aims of the Society are to encourage friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and New Zealand. Their work includes assisting new immigrants to Christchurch by providing them with important information about living in NZ. The Society also endeavours to contribute and to fully participate in NZ Society. They support Japanese government programs such as the Japan Exchange Teaching Program and work with educational, cultural and sports groups.
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Korean Society of ChristchurchTo promote Korean culture in New Zealand, to be a contact for Korean residents, and to assist with any inquiries regarding New Zealand or Christchurch.
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ME CFS CanterburyWe provide evidence-based information, support, connection, and advocacy to improve the wellbeing of people, families and carers affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
We also provide education and support to health professionals and the wider community to continuously improve the quality of care available for those affected by ME/CFS. Email: info@mecfscanterbury.nz Website: www.mecfscanterbury.nz Phone: 03-3655-887 |
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Migrant and Ethnic Community Support Trust
Migrant and Ethnic Community support Trust is a non profit charitable trust , that aims to achieve social , equity , inclusion and social cohesion by better economic integration of the migrant workers , refugees and people from the ethnic communities in the New Zealand society.
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Network Waitangi ŌtautahiAims to provide a network for groups and individuals who are working for a society based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi).
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New Zealand Business AssociationA registered charity, facilitating local and international connections for business persons and supports the employment and empowerment of migrants, youth, refugees and women.
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Niu Economic & Enterprise Development Trust (NEED Trust)Provides programmes & facilities to cater for the welfare of Pacific peoples and others where appropriate, in New Zealand.
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People First New Zealand Inc. - Ngā Tāngata TuatahiPeople First New Zealand Inc. Nga Tangata Tuatahi is here to empower and support people with learning disability to be strong and valued individuals in New Zealand.
Email: marg@peoplefirst.org.nz Website: peoplefirst.org.nz Phone: (03) 366 4210 (Christchurch Office) |
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Philippine Culture and Migrant ServicesA non-profit organisation operated by volunteers that aims to promote the Philippine culture through dance, music, and sports so that people in New Zealand can get an in-depth understanding of their social, economic, political and religious background. Its immediate objective is to integrate with the multicultural society of Christchurch while responding to the initiatives set by the government.
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Shakti Ethnic Women's Support GroupShakti Community Council is a non-profit organisation serving migrant and refugee women of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin. Shakti; meaning strength; works to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women of colour. It supports women to overcome the barriers that come with migration and inter-generational bonds of cultural oppression. Led by ethnic women for ethnic women, Shakti is dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights of both women and children and advocating social change.
Make contact here Telephone: 0800 SHAKTI (0800 742584) |
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Volunteering CanterburyInformation and referral service for those interested in voluntary work and support for not-for-profit organisation's, including, training, advocacy and consultancy on all matters relating to volunteering.
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