We work with women and families with a bias towards those at risk.

Our activities and services are varied, with the goal of connecting women and families with each other and other relationships of support.  For information about support or to volunteer email projectesther@spreydon.org.nz or dmarsden@spreydon.org.nz

Purpose: Serving, resourcing, empowering women and their families
Goal: We provide low cost or free accessible services which provide information, opportunities to develop local relationships and support.

Activities and Services we provide:

Preschool Music and Movement classes

Music and Movement is a creative and fun programme that fosters music and interaction between parents/caregivers and children.  We run two sessions Wednesday mornings each week (term time only); first session starts 9.30 am and the second 10.15am in the auditorium. Plenty of room for all the kids to join in and have fun. Cost is $3 donation per family which includes morning tea for kids and tea and coffee for adults.We look forward to having you join us soon!

Single Mums Support Service
- Coffee Groups meet Monday for Young Mums 10:00-11:30am; and Thursdays 9:30-11am.  There is a Walking group Mondays 1:00pm, a Mums and Bubs Group 10:00-11:30am Wednesday, and a Soup Lunch 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please note all groups run in the school term only.  We also provide

• Home Visit Service
• Single Parent Resources including book/magazine/tape lending library
• Parenting Week Seminar
• Social Events
• Newsletter
• Links to other services including KRT (budget advice), Mercy Basket (food parcel) and many more…
• Pre loved clothing, toys, household goods

”I was very lonely and thought it was a long lonely journey ahead until I picked up a S.M.S.S Newsletter at Kindy. I have found this Support Group just amazing and the children and I have meet some great friends…”
Single Mum of two children.

“It’s really nice to talk to people who understand what a tough journey it is on your own…”

Contact: Evelyn - 3380158 singlemums@spreydon.org.nz

Parenting Courses

Women’s Anger Management courses

Chaplaincy Support at Christchurch Women’s Prison.

• Inmate support
• Support family days
• Transporting children to visit Mothers in prison
• Ex-Inmate support

Healing Journey: Support group for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Small assistance for children, ie

• Childcare
• Camp Fees
• Doctors
• Specialists
• Glasses
• Shoes
• Emergencies

General Pastoral and Practical Support for Women

 Project Esther also takes regular referrals from CYFS, Social Workers, Doctors & Counsellors.

Contact Daphne Marsden 338 4163 daphne@spreydon.org.nz

 We would like to thank the following organisations for partnering with us in our work.

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updated on 25 August 11