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 EVERY WEDNESDAY from Feb – Dec. Our amazing Occupational Therapist, Janet, would love to see any ex-NICU/SCBU families and babies for our weekly playgroup which is held at Pt Chevalier Community Centre.
Venue:
Point Chevalier Community Centre
18 Huia Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1022
10am – 11.30am
Note: There is pram access along the side of the building to the back ramp to the rear door of the community centre.
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
Tauranga
Held on the FIRST and THIRD FRIDAY of every month (during term time) and run in conjunction with registered Occupational Therapist, Kelly Hope.
First session back for Term 4 is Friday 18th October 2024
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), first session for 2024 is Tuesday 13th February. This group is run in conjunction with Plunket and registered Occupational Therapist, Paula Matheson.
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 Term 4 2024 is Thursday 17th October. This group is run with the assistance of physiotherapist Kat Wyeth and ex NICU grandma and Karitane Nurse Pam Hartley.
Venue:
Johnsonville Community Center
3 Frankmore Avenue
Johnsonville
From 9.30am – 11am
Christchurch – NEW
**Starts 15th October 2024**
Held on WEEKLY on TUESDAYS during term time. 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 on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY of every month, the first one for Term 4 being Thursday 17th October 2024. This group is run in conjunction with the School of Physiotherapy, South Dunedin Community Network and registered physiotherapist Donna Smith.
Venue:
From 9.30am – 11am