Upcoming events.

Conflict Resolution
Nov
11

Conflict Resolution

We have our third session of Conflict Resolution with Lighthouse.

For our afternoon session (1-2 pm) we have CanBead doing some beading with us.

More details in our FB page.

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Xmas Break-Up Function
Nov
30

Xmas Break-Up Function

Save the date in your calendar for our upcoming break -up Christmas party for 2025.

Last year’s Christmas party in Te Anua was a great success and thought we would give it another crack this year.

Be at Whanake House no later than 7:30 am to hit the road by 8:00 am sharp.

Watch this space for full details.

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Conflict Resolution
Oct
28

Conflict Resolution

Our morning session will be delivered by the wonderful staff from Lighthouse, Invercargill.

We will be doing Archery (session three) for our afternoon activity.

More details in our FB page

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Outside the Box
Oct
21

Outside the Box

Join us in our morning session in exploring employment skills through more than just reading and writing, Thinking outside the box. An opportunity to expand confidence and practical experience.

For our afternoon session we are off to Archery, Week Two of a four week session. Go to our FB page for more details.

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Outside the Square
Oct
14

Outside the Square

Come join us in our morning session with our very own Michelle, on a drama based approached to employment skills.

We start our first afternoon session in Archery.

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Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course
Oct
7

Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course

Allow our Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course empower you, whether you are ready to enter the workforce or just add a little beat to your confidence. Join us on our session today, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

We have Youthline taking us for an afternoon of crafting, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Yoga with Matthew & Marianne
Sept
30

Yoga with Matthew & Marianne

Let Kelly help you show the world what you’re capable of, come join us on our Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us on our last Yoga session with Matthew and Marianne. Learn how Matthew and Marianne can teach us that ‘Yoga is not just about touching your toes. It is about what you learn on the way down’ (Jigar Gor)

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Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course
Sept
2

Altered Confidence - Job Seeker Course

This six-weeks course is starting today. If you are looking at wanting to pick up some new tips in gaining that confidence looking for a job or not, this course is for you.

We also start our first Yoga session this afternoon with the lovely Marianne and Matthew.

Head to our FB page for more details.

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Music Therapy with Lauren
Aug
19

Music Therapy with Lauren

This morning session with Carolyn of To Be Frank, will be about Dating. Session starts at 10.30 am to 12:00 pm

Our afternoon activity is with Lauren from Musical Milestone (Music Therapy). This will be from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

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Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop
Aug
12

Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop

Session 3 of our Workshop on Healthy Relationship and Sexuality from 10am to 12pm today. We will continue with what we learnt last week.

From 1pm to 2.15pm we will have Session 3 of Music Therapy, with Lauren. Bring your singing voices and join in the fun!

Visit our FB - Friends of Whanake House for more details.

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Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop
Jul
29

Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop

Session 2 of our Workshop on Healthy Relationship and Sexuality from 10am to 12pm today. We will continue with what we learnt last week - don’t forget your homework!

From 1pm to 2.15pm we will have Session 2 of Music Therapy. I hope everyone is practising bear hugs and breathing exercises. Bring your singing voices and join in the fun!

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Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop
Jul
22

Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Workshop

Join us this morning for our first session of the Healthy Relationships and Sexuality workshop with Carolyn O’ Neill.

This afternoon from 1pm - 2.15pm we will have Music Therapy with Lauren Payne.

Please see Facebook for further details, or contact Debbie 029 0481 5137

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To Be Frank
Jul
15

To Be Frank

We will have our Front-Line session this morning from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

Our afternoon will take us in doing some planning for our upcoming To be Frank cours.

Check out our FB page for more details.

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A little Magic goes a long way.....
Jul
14

A little Magic goes a long way.....

“Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it….”

Come join us on our July Social - A night in the theater, watching the very talented cast of Matilda from the Invercargill Musical Theater.

Please get in touch with Debbie for tickets and general inquiry about the show.

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It's Time for A Hoedown
Jul
8

It's Time for A Hoedown

To celebrate our last class of Line dancing, come along and find out who will be our line dancing champion/s.

This last session could be intense, but no doubt you will stay in the groove.

Our morning Front-Line session today will be about finding a job support services.

More info on our FB page for today’s activities.

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Grab Your Partner
Jul
1

Grab Your Partner

You may feel you have two left feet, but no doubt your moves will always be right on!

Come join us this after for another Line dancing fun filled afternoon.

Our Front-Line session this morning (9:00 am - 11:00 am) will be exploring the support services available in Southland.

Check our FB page for more details.

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Citizen Advice Bureau at Front-Line
Jun
24

Citizen Advice Bureau at Front-Line

Our Front-Line session this morning, we have Citizen Advice Bureau coming in to talk about the services they offer

Then waltz your way through to our afternoon activity of Line dancing and take the stage; everybody’s doing it.

More details on our FB page.

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Mānawatia A Matariki
Jun
20

Mānawatia A Matariki

Ka mahuta a Matariki i te pae, ka mahuta ō tātou tūmanako ki te tau

  • When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead.

Whanake House will be close today. We will re-open on Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00 am

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Front-Line Session - Computing
Jun
17

Front-Line Session - Computing

Our Front-Line session today is will be on learning some computing skills. Familiarizing ourselves on Word & Excel.

For our afternoon activity, we will have another fun afternoon doing Line Dancing.

More details on our FB page.

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Line Dancing
Jun
10

Line Dancing

If every time you take one step forward, you take two steps backwards, don’t be discouraged. You just learned how to country line dance.

Come join us this afternoon for our Line dancing class.

But first, we have our Front-Line session of Look Good, Feel Good in the morning from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Be there or be square.

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Industry Visit - Winton Mill
Jun
3

Industry Visit - Winton Mill

For our Front-Line session today, we are off to visit the long awaited Winton Mill.

Our afternoon activity today, we will be starting our very first session of Line dancing. This will be a 6 weeks session.

Please head on to our FB page for more details.

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Fire Safety
May
27

Fire Safety

Front-Line session today is on Fire Safety.

We have our last Self Defence course this afternoon from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm.

Check out our FB page for more details.

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The Art of Self Defence
May
20

The Art of Self Defence

Front-line session is from 9:00 am - 11:00 am down at Front-line. We will be learning about Fire Management.

We are with Sensie Pete learning the art of self defence this afternoon from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm.

Check out our FB for more details.

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Pour me Some Coffee
May
13

Pour me Some Coffee

‘Two steamy cups of tempting brew- One for me and one for you; At a cozy little table made for two’

Today’s Front-line session will be channeling our inner barista, learning how to make our favorite hot drink café style.

Our afternoon session will reunite us with Sensei Pete in teaching us the art of self defence.

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Happy Mother's Day
May
11

Happy Mother's Day

“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mother.”

This pretty much sums up my feelings exactly! I know you’re always there for me and I hope you know I’ll always be there for you too. I learned from the best!

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Number 10 Youth
May
6

Number 10 Youth

No Front-Line today, but we have the wonderful Youth Workers from Number 10 coming to spend the morning with us.

And our afternoon will be filled with channeling our creative side in making Mother’s Day cards for our amazing Mum’s.

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