OUR KĀINGA

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:

Garden: A tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and reflection.
Community Meeting Space: Where meaningful discussions and gatherings take place.
Comfortable lounge: A cozy spot to gather around and share stories.
Tea and Coffee: Refreshments to warm the soul and fuel conversations.
Children's Toys and Changing Facilities: Ensuring comfort and convenience for all.
Noticeboard: Keeping you informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
Kai Pantry: Pantry fillers for those weeks when the food budget is stretched

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.

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 WĀHINE

BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Ahnya Martin

The centre plays a critical role in supporting, informing and empowering local women

Kim Scott

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.

Holly Grimmer

BOARD SECRETARY

No matter the walk of life, the centre aims to assist women to succeed individually and collectively. That's true empowerment!

Bridget Farmiloe

PRRACTICE LEAD/COUNSELLOR

Where every woman’s journey is met with support, hope, and resilience.

Jo Nicholson

CENTRE MANAGER

Creating spaces where women can dream, grow, and flourish.

Heidi Downey

GROUP FACILITATOR

Supporting women to create lasting change in their lives and communities.

Stephanie Frost

BOARD PRIVACY OFFICER

Turning challenges into opportunities for women to succeed.

Every step forward is a victory for empowerment and equality.

Merran Brockie-David

BOARD MEMBER

Sarah Woolford

YOUNG MUMS FACILITATOR

Empowering young mums to balance dreams with reality, and soar.

Giving time, sharing love—our volunteers make the world brighter.

Michelle Kemp

SUPERGRANS/SUPERSKILLS COORDINATOR

Get Involved

At the heart of our work is the belief that every woman deserves a place where she feels safe, seen, and supported—whether in crisis, rebuilding, or ready to thrive.

Shannon Hansen

Each woman's journey is unique, and at our center, we honor and support every step toward strength and healing.

COUNSELLOR - INTERN