Playgroups & Coffee Groups
One of our most regular and popular support events is hosting playgroups for parents and caregivers for ex NICU and SCBU babies of different ages and stages of development.
These FREE playgroups give whānau the opportunity to meet with a professional Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who has experience working with NICU and SCBU babies. Additionally you’re able to get to know other NICU/SCBU whānau and build lasting connections once you’ve left the unit. There’s no need to worry about being on time or staying for the whole time, feel free to come and go as works for you and your baby.
For any last minute changes to our playgroups please check our Facebook page or contact us on info@littlemiraclestrust.org.nz
Auckland
Held fortnightly on WEDNESDAY with the first date for 2025 being Wednesday 5th February.
Our amazing Occupational Therapist, Janet, and playgroup facilitator Kelley, would love to see any ex-NICU/SCBU families and babies!
Venue:
New location for 2025 to be advised
Waikato – NEW
**Starts 17th October 2024**
Held FORNIGHTLY on THURSDAYS (during term time) and run in conjunction with McKenzie Centre. A physiotherapist will be in attendance once a month.
Venue:
McKenzie Centre
30 Hammond Street
Hamilton
From 10am – 11.30am
Dates for Term 4 are as follows:
Thursday 17th October
Thursday 31st October – with physio support
Thursday 14th November
Thursday 28th November – with physio support
Thursday 12th December – with physio support (final session for 2024)
Tauranga
Held on the FIRST and THIRD FRIDAY of every month (during term time) and run in conjunction with registered Physiotherapist, Kelly Hope.
Final session for 2024 is Friday 6th December
Venue:
Wesley Church
100, 13th Avenue
Tauranga
From 9.30am – 11am
Hawkes Bay
Venue:
Napier Community Hub
62 Flanders Ave
Napier
From 9.30am – 11am
New Plymouth
Held FORTNIGHTLY on TUESDAYS (during term time). This group is run in conjunction with Plunket and registered Occupational Therapist, Paula Matheson.
Dates for term 4 are as follows, 15 & 29 Oct, 12 & 26 Nov, final session for 2024 is Tuesday 10th December
Venue:
Taranaki Plunket Rooms
214 Devon Street West
New Plymouth
From 9.30am – 11am
Wellington
Held on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY of the month from 9.30am-11am (term time), first session for 2025 is Thursday 20th February. This group is run with the assistance of physiotherapist Kat Wyeth and ex NICU grandma Vicky.
Venue:
Johnsonville Community Center
3 Frankmore Avenue
Johnsonville
From 9.30am – 11am
Christchurch
Held on WEEKLY on TUESDAYS during term time, final session for 2024 is Tuesday 10th December. This group is run with the assistance of Occupational Therapist Julie Frew.
Venue
Te Ara Sophia Centre
275 Fifield Terrace
Opawa
Christchurch
From 9.30am – 11am
Occpuational Therapist will be in attendance fortnightly from 22 October 2024.
Dunedin
Held fortnightly on THURSDAYS, the first for 2025 being Thursday 30th January, no session 6th February then every FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month, including school holidays, until early Dec 2025. This group is run in conjunction with the School of Physiotherapy and registered physiotherapist Donna Smith.
NEW Venue:
Plunket Hub
101 King Edward Street
South Dunedin
9.30am – 11am