Toi Ora Programmes & Events

Toi Ora facilitate and organise regular health & wellbeing programmes and event covering a range of aspects that ultimately aim to help support whānau improve their quality of life.

From specialised and topical programmes to holisitic hauora events, Toi Ora aims to provide whānau centric opportunities.

Programmes & Events

  • Building Awesome Whānau

    Register now for the next intake of the Building Awesome Whānau - 6 week Parenting programme!

    Developed by Pio Terei and the Parenting Place and designed using mātauranga Māori and tikanga concepts, Building Awesome Whānau is a programme filled with positive practical ideas and encouraging stories that help parents/guardians turn their aspirations for their whānau into reality.

    Delivered through a holistic wellbeing lens, the programme offers a safe and non-judgmental environment that encourages reflection on the past, exploring opportunities for change and building hope for the future!
  • Ready to Rent Programme

    What is this program about?

    Helps whānau who are living in emergency housing, in low-income households, have no renting experience or history. This program provides the opportunity for you to grow your knowledge and skills around getting into a private rental and maintaining your tenancy.

    What does this program cover?

    Understanding the rights and responsibilities of being a tenant. How to set and maintain a home budget and debt management. Maintaining a warm and dry home. How to effectively communicate with property owners and submitting tenancy applications for prospective properties. What support is available from the Ministry of Social Development.

    How will this help me?

    You will learn what your rights and responsibilities are as a tenant. You will be offered time with a case manager to sure you are getting your full and correct entitlements. Supports from an MSD housing broker and understanding what they do. Budgeting pathways if finance is an issue. Once completed you will be awarded with a certificate that would give landlords/property managers the confidence you have taken the initiative to learn the skills needed to maintain a tenancy and look after their home. If this sounds like something you would benefit from, please apply to our FREE Ready 2 Rent Programme!

Programmes

  • Building Awesome Whānau - 6 Week Parenting Programmes

    Register now for the next intake of the Building Awesome Whānau - 6 week Parenting programme!

    Developed by Pio Terei and the Parenting Place and designed using mātauranga Māori and tikanga concepts, Building Awesome Whānau is a programme filled with positive practical ideas and encouraging stories that help parents/guardians turn their aspirations for their whānau into reality.

    Delivered through a holistic wellbeing lens, the programme offers a safe and non-judgmental environment that encourages reflection on the past, exploring opportunities for change and building hope for the future!
  • Ready to Rent - 2 Day Rent Ready Programme

    What is this program about?

    Helps whānau who are living in emergency housing, in low-income households, have no renting experience or history. This program provides the opportunity for you to grow your knowledge and skills around getting into a private rental and maintaining your tenancy.

    What does this program cover?

    Understanding the rights and responsibilities of being a tenant. How to set and maintain a home budget and debt management. Maintaining a warm and dry home. How to effectively communicate with property owners and submitting tenancy applications for prospective properties. What support is available from the Ministry of Social Development.

    How will this help me?

    You will learn what your rights and responsibilities are as a tenant. You will be offered time with a case manager to sure you are getting your full and correct entitlements. Supports from an MSD housing broker and understanding what they do. Budgeting pathways if finance is an issue. Once completed you will be awarded with a certificate that would give landlords/property managers the confidence you have taken the initiative to learn the skills needed to maintain a tenancy and look after their home. If this sounds like something you would benefit from, please apply to our FREE Ready 2 Rent Programme!