OUR KAINGA
Here, amidst these amenities, we come together to meet, share, chat, learn, and support one another. For a comprehensive overview of our services, please visit our "What We Do" and What’s On pages.
Welcome to Women's Centre Rodney, where our warm and welcoming whare nestled in Warkworth, serves as a hub for connection and support. Within our nurturing space, you'll find a range of facilities designed to enhance your experience:
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Garden: A tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and reflection.
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Community Meeting Space: Where meaningful discussions and gatherings take place.
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Comfortable lounge: A cozy spot to gather around and share stories.
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Tea and Coffee: Refreshments to warm the soul and fuel conversations.
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Children's Toys and Changing Facilities: Ensuring comfort and convenience for all.
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Noticeboard: Keeping you informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
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Kai Pantry: Pantry fillers for those weeks when the food budget is stretched
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Information Station: Providing resources and guidance for your needs.
We believe that physical togetherness is integral to fostering unity, and our space is carefully crafted to facilitate this connection. Over the past years, our location on Morpeth Street has been instrumental in our growth and development as an organization. The generous support of the Gibbs family, who have provided this building at a significantly reduced cost, has been invaluable. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their unwavering support.
Join us at Women's Centre Rodney, where every woman is valued, heard, and empowered.
OUR KAUPAPA
Our journey began in 1987 when a group of visionary Rodney women came together, driven by a shared recognition of the necessity for a dedicated space exclusively for women within our community. Now, after over 30 years of heartfelt dedication, our charity continues to thrive with a steadfast commitment to supporting every woman as she navigates her unique journey, embracing autonomy, self-determination, and interdependence within her family, work, culture, and community.
MISSION:
To support, empower and inform women.
We encourage community connections to reduce isolation and promote family well-being.
HOW WE WORK:
We align our work with the Māori health model developed by Dr Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere: Te Wheke.
The model acknowledges the link between the mind, the spirit, the human connection with whānau, and the physical world in a way that is seamless and uncontrived. The head of the octopus represents te whānau, the eyes of the octopus as waiora (total wellbeing for the individual and family) and each of the eight tentacles representing a specific dimension of health. The dimensions are interwoven and this represents the close relationship of the tentacles.
Te whānau – the family
Waiora – total wellbeing for the individual and family
Wairuatanga – spirituality
Hinengaro – the mind
Taha tinana – physical wellbeing
Whanaungatanga - extended family
Mauri – life force in people and objects
Mana ake – unique identity of individuals and family
Hā a koro ma, a kui ma – breath of life from forbearers
Whatumanawa – the open and healthy expression of emotion
OUR WAHINE
BOARD CHAIRPERSON
The centre plays a critical role in supporting, informing and empowering local women
Ahnya Martin
Bev Giles
BOARD TREASURER
Empowerment/Whakamana - can be defined as access to the internal and external resources required to enable you to envisage and accomplish your intentions with maximum wellness.
No matter the walk of life, the centre aims to assist women to succeed individually and collectively. That's true empowerment!
Holly Grimmer
BOARD SECRETARY
I am passionate about kindness and inclusivity for all people who identify as women.
Bridget Farmiloe
PRRACTICE LEAD/COUNSELLOR
Empowerment/Whakamana - can be defined as access to the internal and external resources required to enable you to envisage and accomplish your intentions with maximum wellness.
Jo Nicholson
CENTRE MANAGER
Empowerment/Whakamana - can be defined as access to the internal and external resources required to enable you to envisage and accomplish your intentions with maximum wellness.
Heidi Downey
GROUP FACILITATOR
Empowerment/Whakamana - can be defined as access to the internal and external resources required to enable you to envisage and accomplish your intentions with maximum wellness.
Stephanie Frost
BOARD MEMBER
PRIVACY & HEALTH & SAFETY
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Sometimes having someone alongside us to navigate life's journey is all we need to discover our 'super-powers'.
Empowerment/Whakamana - can be defined as access to the internal and external resources required to enable you to envisage and accomplish your intentions with maximum wellness.
Sarah Woolford
YOUNG MUMS FACILITATOR
A quote that I am loving right now is
“One of the most radical things women can do is to love their body” Eve Ensler
Philippa Potaka & & Ann Williamson
ConnectME Co-ordinators
Elaine Donaldson
SuperGrans Co-ordinator
Shannon Hansen
COUNSELLOR - Student