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Services
Community Education
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Support Groups
Facilitated support groups are an opportunity for women to share and to build skills and networks in a collaborative environment.
We regularly run support groups in the areas of: assertiveness, ageing well, parenting support for solo and teenage mothers, a women and anger stopping violence programme, recovering from the end of a relationship.
Our support groups are affordable and accessible and offer a supportive learning environment.
Community Learning
Learning, skills development and self-care in a woman-only environment. Courses may include:
· Self-care classes in Hatha yoga, yoga/pilates/stretch, Taiji quan, a book club, etc
· Self defence for women, teens and girls
· Creative classes in painting and crafting etc
· Support groups and workshops around issues such as parenting, menopause, separation, etc
Fees
We try to keep our fees reasonable and affordable for those interested in attending our wonderful classes. Some of our course fees are on a sliding scale to take into account different levels of financial comfort so that women on a low income can still afford to attend. As a gauge of how the sliding scale works, it would be appropriate for students and beneficiaries to pay the lowest amount and women in part time or full time employment to pay somewhere in the middle of the scale heading up to the full price of the classes.
Cash or cheques are happily accepted however we do not have EFTPOS or credit card facilities, sorry. Please make cheques payable to Auckland Women’s Centre and address them to our POBOX.
We do accept payments via internet banking.
Bank A/c no: 12-3012-0782605-00
A/c Name: The Auckland Women's Centre Incorporated
Reference Code Particulars of course
Course title Your name
Please click on the education course that interests you for full details.
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Activities | back to top | Hatha Yoga - 6 week introductory course
Tutor - Simone Bonny
In this course you can learn the correct use of Ujai breath, familiarity with basic postures, the link of the movement to the breath, simple flowing sequences and ways of modifying classical postures to suit your specific individual needs. In the final class, you will develop a simple 20 minute personal yoga practice to use at home. The result of this way of doing yoga will be felt immediately. You will feel stronger, more peaceful, clearer and more energetic. Open to all: any experience, any age, any size, any physical capability. (6 wks)
If you have any serious health issues or injuries please be sure to discuss these with Simone when booking.
Every Tuesday throughout the school term. 9:30am-10:45pm.
$60.00 for 6 weeks
(or attend on a casual week-by-week basis for $14 per class)
To book or for further info contact Simone on:
021 776 119 or sbonny@ihug.co.nz
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Yoga/Pilates/Stretch
Tutor - Marilyn Gravette
A series of 6-week classes to stretch, strengthen, tighten core muscles to support the body, promote flexibility and calm the mind. Yoga breathing is used throughout the class. Classes are small and suitable for beginners or the more advanced. Mats provided.
To book or for further info contact Marilyn on: 027 623 2331
Every Wednesday, runs continuously throughout the year. Join at any session and pay $60 for 6 continuous weeks or attend week-by-week at a casual rate of $14 per class
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Taiji Quan
Tutor - Maureen Buchan-Reid
Taiji Quan is an internal martial art, often described as meditation in motion, teaching us to live in harmony with ourselves and others.
It emphasises the 'letting go' of unnecessary tension in the body and has many benefits for physical and emotional wellbeing.
This course will introduce Yang Style Taiji and in addition, participants will also learn a short Chi Kung set of exercises. (6 weeks)
Every Tuesday throughout the school term, 12:30pm-1:45pm
$60.00 for 6 weeks
(or attend on a casual week-by-week basis for $14 per class)
Bookings essential, please contact Maureen on: 021 0231 8008 or taiji.quan@ymail.com to book or for further information. |
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Get Knitting
Tutor - Margaret Lewis
Learn to knit in a contemporary and inspirational way. Build your skills week by week and choose your own project/s from an array of free patterns. The skills you’ll learn will range from basic knitting stitches, reading/understanding patterns and fixing mistakes to more advanced techniques including making your own designs. (6wks)
Starts: Monday 2 Aug , 2010. 6:00pm-8:00pm. $40-$80
Bookings essential, phone 376 3227
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Crafty Goodness
Facilitated by Ellie Lim, Karen Benson and Nomes Lorimer
Calling anyone crafty … or at least all women who love crafts and crafting. This new women’s craft group is an open space for those who like to make and create. Bring your own projects to work on and meet others who also thrill in the home made and hand made.
Aaaah the Joy!
2nd Wed of month starting 9 June, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Free
Please let us know if you'd like to attend, Ph 376 3227 |
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Women's Bookclub
Tutor - Susy Carryer
A place for women looking for good literature and good conversation. This group meets monthly, on the third Sunday of every month. The group chooses its own book to discuss. All women welcome, no booking required. Phone 376 3227 for details of this/next month's book.
3rd Sunday of the month, 4.00-6.00pm, no charge, at the Auckland Women's Centre |
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Beginners Te Reo and Tikanga Maori
Tutor Tahau Thompson
Learn Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori (language and customs) through participation and conversation. You will learn a mihi (formal greeting/introduction), waiata (song), karakia (prayer), various forms of greetings, useful phrases and sentences. You will also be taught some historical background to the origins and purpose of Maori customs and rituals. All of this in a welcoming environment. (6 wks)
Watch this space for 2011 dates, $20-$60
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Young Women | back to top | Self-defence for Teenage Girls
Tutor - Anna Witten-Sage
Our former Young Women’s Advocate, Anna Witten-Sage, is a trained self-defence teacher of intermediate and secondary school aged girls. Anna can provide age-appropriate workshops equipping girls and young women with skills for keeping themselves safe. This includes discussions about controlling fear and embarrassment, awareness of safety issues (including technology safety), making good decisions, and self esteem and verbal assertiveness. Participants also learn a range of physical self-defence techniques: punching, kicking, blocking and escaping holds and grabs.
For more information, or to arrange a workshop, please contact Ellie (Programmes Coordinator) on 376 3227 or email womensservices@womenz.org.nz
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Support Groups | back to top | Amazing Assertiveness for Women
Tutor - Carol Rewega
Find it hard to say NO? Feel resentful that people take advantage of you? Don’t seem able to get what you want? Keep things bottled up, then find yourself “exploding”? Feel that people don’t listen or take you seriously? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this is the course for you. Join other women in a supportive environment to find out how to make positive changes in your life through being assertive. Fun, informative and really, really helpful! (7 wks)
Starts Tuesday 26 Oct, 2010, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, $40-$80.
Bookings essential, ph 376 3227 |
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Solo Mums - Resourcing the source
Tutor - Carol Rewega
A facilitated support group for mothers who are parenting on their own. Have some time out, talk about your future, access useful resources, and get parenting tips. Free crèche provided. (7 wks)
Starts Thursday 28 Oct, 2010, 9:30am-11:30am, free.
Bookings essential, ph 376 3227
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Ageing Well: The art of creating a magical life at midlife and beyond
Facilitator - Wende Jowsey
This course is about worrying less and having more fun. It’s about your deepest dreams, needs, and wants – not later, NOW. Come and feel supported in exploring your questions and gain clarity for the next step on your journey. *Re-thinking relationships *Vocation *Sexuality *Self-image *Self-nurturingx *Sowing seeds of change *Facing fears *The wisdom of menopause. We’ll explore topics like these and any others you’d like through a variety of learning styles and activities. (6 wks)
Watch this space for 2011 dates. The course will be on a Monday night from, 7:00pm-9:00pm $40-$80
Bookings essential, phone 376 3227 |
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Teen Antenatal Classes
Facilitator - Heather Keats
Early pregnancy classes for pregnant teens
You will have an opportunity to meet other pregnant young women, learn about healthy pregnancy, how to choose an LMC and get to know what support is out there. (4 wks)
Teen childbirth classes
You will learn lots about labour, birth and parenting. Meet other young expecting parents, learn about pain relief, giving birth, breastfeeding, and self-care. Bring your partner, a family member or a friend who can be your birthing partner. (4 wks)
Call Heather on 09 376 3227
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Young Mum's Support Programme
Tutors - Heather Keats & Gaby Ugalde
A support group for young mums aged under twenty years. Come along to meet other young mothers, have some time out, learn lots of useful information, talk about the future, and get parenting tips. Free crèche and transport provided. (8 wks).
Starts Friday 17 September 2010, 10:30am-1:00pm. FREE.
Bookings essential, phone Gaby or Heather on 376 3227.
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Irate: Women and Anger
Tutors - Johanna Hood & Anna Cowan
Anger is an emotional signal and a sign worth listening to. The purpose of this course is to enable you to move away from limiting patterns that do not work. Learn new skills to enable you to deal with everyday situations in non-violent ways. (8 wks). Bookings essential
Contact Inner City Women's Group for start dates and venues.
Donation $40-$80
Book thru Inner City Women's Group: 360 4933 |
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Reclaiming Myself
Tutor - Bernarda Sheppard
A guided journey of self-discovery – discover who you are and where you come from and create new ways of being by learning new skills, understanding and ways of communicating .
Contact Inner City Women's Group for start dates and venues.
Donation $40-$80
Book thru Inner City Women's Group: 360 4933 |
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Weekend Workshops | back to top | Building a New Life After Separation
Tutor - Joan Prairie
Surviving separation after a relationship can bring a range of emotions such as grief, anger and confusion. You will learn practical as well as coping skills to help you reclaim yourself and begin to rebuild your life again.
Watch this space for 2011 dates. The workshop will always be on a Saturday , from 9:30am-4:00pm, $30-$50.
Bookings essential, phone 376 3227 |
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Women’s Self-Defence
Tutor - Barb Wallis
Self-defence is about empowering women, realising our potential, feeling good about ourselves, and taking care of ourselves in all manner of situations. Learn mental, verbal and physical self-defence in a supportive environment. For women of all ages.
Saturday 11 Sept, 1:00pm-4:00pm, $30
Bookings essential, ph 376 3227 |
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Girls' Self-Defence (7-12 years)
Tutor - Morgan Libeau
Give your daughter the opportunity to learn: to identify unsafe/safe people and situations, ways to resist unwanted/uncomfortable touch, how to use verbal and physical ways to deal with assault/abuse, how to say NO! in unsafe situations, remain calm, and tell a trusted adult.
A serious subject dealt with in a fun way for girls aged 7-12.
Friday 29 Oct, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 30 Oct, 10:00am-4:00pm, $30 for both days
Bookings essential, ph: 376 3227 |
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Booking Details | back to top | How Do I Enrol?
Bookings are essential for all courses/workshops (except yoga). Enrolments are confirmed on payment of course fee. Fees are on a sliding scale, with students and beneficiaries paying the lowest amount.
Your place is not guarenteed until payment is received. Payment is due seven days prior to the commencement of the course/workshop. Enrolments accepted only with payment of course fee. If classes are cancelled you will receive a full refund. Withdrawals up to five working days prior to the commencement of a course attract a 75% refund. Withdrawals later than five days prior to the commencement of a course attract no refund at all. We believe this policy to be considerate of tutors contracted to prepare courses and to the administration of the programme. Phone for further information 376- 3227 or email info@womenz.org.nz
We gratefully acknowledge the support of: Auckland City Council Community Grants Assistance Fund, Auckland City Council Creative Communities, ANZ National Bank Staff Foundation, ASB Community Trust, Guardian Trust, J R McKenzie Trust, John Ilott Charitable Trust, John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate, New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, New Zealand Community Trust, Todd Foundation.
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