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About us
Te Ata is a peer-led community support centre based in West Auckland for the West Auckland community. We offer educational, recreational and social support services to people experiencing mental health challenges.
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If you are between 18 and 65, live in the West Auckland area and have a mental health diagnosis, have been under a mental health team or are experiencing mental health challenges, Te Ata is a great place to connect, learn, be creative and belong. Please feel free to give us a call and find out more about us and our free services.
Our vision
Is for a community where people with lived experience of mental health challenges feel valued, and have a deep sense of belonging and wellbeing'
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Our mission
To champion wellbeing and create a Peer-led community where people find a sense of meaning, purpose and belonging through connecting, learning and creativity'
What can you expect if you sign up at Te Ata?
Enrolling at Te Ata is relaxed and easy. Just pop in anytime between 9.30 and 3.30 Monday to Friday. One of our staff will introduce themselves, show you around our center and let you know what programs we are currently running. You're welcome to sit and chat, join in with a group, and stay (as well as visit again) for as long as you need to feel comfortable.
To join up as a member we will sit with you and (if wanted) your chosen support people/whanau etc. to fill in a brief membership form, so we know how best to support you while you're here, as well as anything in particular you'd like to get out of being here.
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What do we do at Te Ata?
We provide a social space to meet and connect with peers. All our staff and volunteers (and most of our governance board) have lived experience of mental health challenges. We have classes, events, pool tables, table tennis, free wifi, a computer for members and a donations table.
Tea/instant coffee facilities etc are provided free for members.
We also have a Nespresso Machine and pods available ($2.00)
We have snacks that can be purchased from a member's canteen. All money collected goes back to members for funding event's etc.
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We have monthly members meetings where members share ideas and make decisions on the day to day running of the center (including what groups/programs/events etc should happen). Members meetings are run by members with support from staff.
Active participation in all aspects of running Te Ata is very welcome.
​​Check out our Te Ata Community Group
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Opening hours
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Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm
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Feel free to pick up a printed flyer with current class at Te Ata
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For information on public holidays/closed times please check out
the time table for our classes & important dates listed below.
Updates are also available on our Facebook page.
Look for Te Ata Community on Facebook
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Te Ata - Programs
Join us for our last events of 2024​​
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Tuesday 10th December: Te Ata and Waitakere Shared Vision Christmas party !!! ALL WELCOME - BBQ and Band
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Wednesday 18th December: Te Ata AGM and Community Showcase
ALL WELCOME - Join us to celebrate our community - pizza lunch
(please note: fair food as usual; this will be the last fair food of the year)
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Our last day for members is Wednesday 18th December 2024
We will reopen Monday Jan 13th 2025
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For more updates please contact us on 09-8370671
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Board Of Trustees
Daniel Sutton, Chairperson
Clarinda Stirling, Secretary
Cathy Jordan, Treasurer
Gayleen Maurice, Trustee member
Aline Martin, Trustee member
Steve Anderson, Trustee member
Rawiri Grace, Trustee member
Vicki Burnett, Trustee member
Zerlinda Richmond, Trustee member
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We are currently recruiting for new board members.
Please contact us on 09-8370671
for more information.
Contact information
Street Address:
Units H 2&3,
52 Keeling Road,
Henderson,
Auckland
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Phone:
Office: 09-8370671
Member phone: 09-8370670
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Email:
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Mailing address:
P O Box 21553,
Henderson,
Auckland,
0650
Contact form:
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