The service
Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi is a Christchurch-based, comprehensive, integrated residential treatment programme for boys aged 12–16 with at-risk behaviour. The young people we work with are all referred to the service by Oranga Tamariki.
We provide their day-to-day care, education and therapeutic assistance on-site to help them
- understand the reasons for their behaviour
- make the changes they need to be safe
- develop their education and life skills so they have the best chance to be successful adults.
During the programme, we also provide a wide range of experiences designed to extend and challenge our young people. We
- help them discover their strengths and capabilities
- support them to develop new skills and abilities
- teach them about their own and others' cultures
- encourage them to find new interests including sports, music and other hobbies.
Our aim always is to help them return to their community in a safe and positive way. We involve their family and other support agencies throughout their time with us to ensure they can return to a safe, stable and supportive environment.
Our team comes from a range of professions. It includes managers, social workers and residential youth workers who work with families and whanau and a wide variety of community providers.
Referrals
All referrals to this service are made through Oranga Tamariki.
The service
Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) is a free service that places social workers in schools across to New Zealand to support the learning and development of children and families. Barnardos run the service in the Hutt Valley and in Southland.
Our SWiS workers have 3 main roles:
By providing early help and support, our social workers are able to work with children, families, whānau and schools to
SWiS is a voluntary service — teachers, principals and community members are welcome to refer any family or child but attendance is not required. SWiS workers are there to help any person involved in the school community when needed.
Availability
Hutt Valley
Southland
Who to contact
Hutt Valley
E: Katrina.Peters@barnardos.org.nz
P: (027) 480 0968
Southland
E: southland.amu@barnardos.org.nz
P: (03) 214 7751