Local Branches Taranaki
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.
Information Co-ordinator
I come from a background in education having held primary teaching and management positions.
Taking up the role as Co-ordinator in our sole charge office has been both interesting and rewarding. Interesting as there is so much to learn and understand-rewarding as I get to meet and work alongside individuals and families living with ASD.
Taranaki is great place to live-small enough to have a strong community base, big enough to have quality services and support.
Our Taranaki branch committee while small in number is big on commitment, support and knowledge. A really proactive and dedicated group. A real plus for the Taranaki region.
Judi Gopperth
Information Co-ordinator
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 2010
Sep/Oct/Nov 2009
Jun/Jul/Aug 2009
Mar/Apr/May 2009
Dec/Jan/Feb 2009
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 10 – 11.30 am. Different venue each month
Coffee Group – Hawera
Every second month @ Hawera Play centre. Children welcome
Girls Night Out
Monthly on a Thursday 7.30 pm @ Crowded House
Social Group – Adult group
Monthly on a Sunday 2 pm @ Expresso
Taranaki Branch
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