Autism New ZealandTaranaki Branch


Address: Communication House, 62 Powderham Street, New Plymouth

Phone:  06 769 5958

Email:  taranaki@autismnz.org.nz

Co-ordinator:  Judi Gopperth

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.30am – 3.00pm

Chairperson:  Mairi Wharehoka

 

About Us

The branch covers Taranaki. We offer information, education and support to parents, caregivers, relatives, friends, teachers, health professional and any other person interested in and concerned for children, adolescents, adults and their families living with ASD.

 

Branch Office Location

We can be found in Communication House, on the Powderham Street one way, next to the Grand Central Hotel and opposite the BP Petrol station. Autism Taranaki office is upstairs.

 

Key Activities

•    Provide parents and carers with information and support
•    Provide information to professionals and liaise with other agencies
•    Support Groups
•    Raise awareness of ASD
•    Provide newsletter with ideas, information and what is happening locally
•    Books and other resources available from our Branch library

 

Newsletter

The Branch Newsletter, published every three months provides great communication and exciting new articles. We encourage contributions – always great to have stories from people about their adventures and achievements.

A copy of the latest newsletter from Taranaki Branch can be downloaded below:

 

June/July/Aug 2011

Sep/Oct/Nov 2010

June/July/Aug 2010

 


Support Group Meetings

These are social get togethers for parents, whanau, caregivers and anyone with ASD. There are currently four support groups in Taranaki. Everyone very welcome.

 

Coffee Group – New Plymouth

Monthly on a Monday 10am - 11.30am (different venue each month)

 

Coffee Group – Hawera

Every second month @ Hawera Play centre. Children welcome!

 

Girls Night Out

Monthly on a Thursday 7.30pm

 

Social Group – Adult group

Apptitude
Our Taranaki based social group is for friends, partners or family of people on the autism spectrum.
We meet monthly for a coffee and a catch up on the second Sunday of each month @ Expresso cafe in Brougham Street at 2pm.
All welcome! Contact Chris O’Connor (06) 754 6222 or 027 567 6049