Courses and Programmes in and around Motueka
This is a free noticeboard to advertise courses and programmes run by non-profit organisations that are scheduled to take place in the future, not one-off events, regular events or general timeless notices. The courses/programmes must have a start date (in the future) and a finish date. You can submit a notice for this page by clicking here.
If the item you want to advertise is a single event on one day or sequence of days, please request its positioning on the Events Calendar. If it is for an event that takes place regularly with no specific start or finish date, it needs to go on the Regular Events page.
Tools for Parenting
Starting Wednesday 14 March, 9.30 - 11.30am, at the Family Service Centre. A parenting course for parents and caregivers with preschool children. Two hours per week, 4 - 6 weeks. Free Course, but enrolment essential. For more information, please contact:
Phillipa Adams, Motueka Family Service Centre, 27 Talbot Street, 528 0234 or email: phillipamfsc@xtra.co.nz
Whenua Iti: True North Outdoor Course
February 27th - April 5th. 6-week course of journeys and outdoor adventure will challenge you, give you the chance to develop new skills and confidence. Activities include kayaking, mountain biking, bush craft, mountain craft, caving, rock climbing, hiking and more. True North runs 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday with one overnight trip a week. Open to New Zealand residents aged between 16-24 years (15 with exemption from school). Free transport provided from Motueka and Nelson. Interviews at Whenua Iti, maximum 12 places. Email info@whenuaiti.org.nzfor more information.
ATET: Young Mums Group
Abel Tasman Educational Trust is running a young mums group on Thursdays 9.30am - 11am. The group is designed to help young mums gain some extra skills and qualifications including driving licences as well as meeting Mums the same age as them. Contact Kate Markham on 528 8535.
Incredible Years Parenting Programme
The Motueka Family Service Centre will be running an Incredible Years Parenting Programme from March to June 2012. Do you parent or care for a 3-8 year old? Are you challenged by his/her behaviour? Incredible Years may be useful for you and your family. It is a 3 hour course run over 14 weeks involving practical step by step suggestions to help in handling everyday situations that parents face. Closing date 22 February 2012 so please have all registration forms completed and returned to us by then. Any questions regarding the course, please call Phillipa or Blyda 03 528 0234
Age Concern: Home and Personal Safety Course
March 28th, 9.30am to 3.00pm. Age Concern Nelson/Tasman is offering this course with the kind support of Age Concern Canterbury. In collaboration with NZ Police, NZ Fire Service, Civil Defence Emergency Management we hope this course will provide you with the information to access support, feel confident at home and help promote safe and secure communities. The course is for people over the age of 60. They provide factual information and tips on how to keep yourself free from harm and your home safe. You will be provided with a free home safety audit and the installation of a tamper-free smoke detector. Registration is essential - to book please phone Age Concern Nelson on 03 544 7624 or email Sue at ageconcern.nelson1@clear.net.nz.
Kidpower - Act wisely and stay safe
Tuesday April 10th, 9am - 3pm. For ages 8 to 12 years old. Children learn the skills needed to be emotionally and physically safe with others and with themselves. This includes skills such as show awareness and confidence, move away from possible problems, use voice as a safety tool, set clear boundaries, deal with bullying, emergency full force self-defense skills. These skills can prevent intimidating situations from escalating and getting out of control. Even though the issues we deal with are serious, the Kidpower approach is empowering, dynamic and fun. To be held in Motueka, venue to be confirmed. Cost: $30 per person (we have some scholarship funding available for those that can't afford the full fee).
Whenua Iti: Journey
April 15th - 20th. The Journeys for 13 to 17 year olds and are designed to push youngsters physically and mentally, and for them to develop and practice team and leadership skills. Students discover new ways of dealing with adversity, and perhaps more importantly often gain a fresh perspective on, and a deepened appreciation of what they have. We are recruiting NOW for the April Journey intake. Cut off for applications for the April journey is the 19th of March 2012. Email dougal@whenuaiti.org.nzfor more information.
