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  • Permanent OSCAR supervisor position available

    Due to our previous permanent OSCAR supervisor moving on, we are seeking a new permanent OSCAR supervisor. You will be someone who loves working with tamariki and has a passion for giving children the best care possible. You will be warm, friendly and approachable to both children and their whānau as well as with other…

  • Financial Mentoring

    Financial mentoring takes a strengths-based non-judgmental approach to empower individuals and whānau to take control of their money. Our Financial Mentor is our Family Support Worker Cath Smith and she walks alongside people to work out what they need to do and how they can take charge of their finances. Contact us on familysupport@wdp.org.nz to…

  • Nau mai ki te 2024 i Woolston Development Project!

    Starting soon: Walking Group – every term time Monday at 10am Gentle Yoga – every term time Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. You must book with Caitlyn. $10pp Already resumed: Women’s Social Support Group – see page for latest details Out of School Care (OSCAR) – after school programme has resumed following a great holiday…

  • Yoga classes starting term 4

    Hey everyone! Exciting news! We will now be offering 2 weekly Gentle Yoga Classes  Beginners are welcome, as we move mindfully before finding stillness. This is an opportunity to recharge, so you feel refreshed and sleep well Monday & Wednesday 6 – 7PM  10 weeks from 9 Oct to 13 Dec (excluding Labour Day) Woolston…

  • July 2022 Holiday Programme

    We have an exciting line up of activities scheduled to start on 11 July 2022. All days start at 8.30am with specific activities usually starting from 9.30am. Full details are on this flyer Week One Monday 11 July:Morning: Swimming at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool (10am session)Afternoon: Activities at base Tuesday 12 July:Morning: Candle-makingAfternoon: Activities…

  • Seeking board members

    We are seeking experienced board members to support the important work we are undertaking in our community. Board Member responsibilities Attend business meetings punctually Carry out duties promptly and reliably Maintain the integrity of the organisation Respect the confidential nature of any information discussed pertaining to WDP, its staff and its clients Participate in relevant…

  • COVID-19 Update 24 February 2022

    Kia ora Woolston Development Project whānau and friends, With the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the general community, it’s really important to us to keep you, our staff, and other people who attend any of our activities safe. If you are sick, please don’t come to us. If you discover that you or your…

  • Casual/Relief OSCAR programme assistant required

    THE PROCESS All applications must be in to us by Monday 28 February 2022 by email (attached as a Word document or PDF) Send applications to: manager@woolstondevelopmentproject.org.nz All applications must include a C.V. and cover letter and the names and contact details of at least two referees. Time on the programme so we can see first hand how you interact with the children is a critical…

  • Newsletter 16 February 2022

    Kia ora Woolston Development Project whānau! We have stepped into another busy year, complicated by COVID-19. Playground Installation of the new play equipment is underway. Unfortunately the higher than average rainfall than usual for February has meant that we have to wait for the ground to dry out in order for the play equipment installation…