Playgroups & Coffee Groups

 

One of our most regular and popular support events is hosting playgroups for young prems of different ages and at different 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

Playgroup with Occupational Therapy Support

Held EVERY Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am with the first session for 2024 being Wednesday 7th February

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.  There is pram access along the side of the building to the back ramp to the rear door of the community centre.

Tauranga

Held on the FIRST and THIRD FRIDAY of every month (during term time) and run in conjunction with registered Occupational Therapist, Megan Kummer.

First session for 2024 is Friday 16th February

Venue:
Wesley Church
100, 13th Avenue
Tauranga

From 9.30am – 11am

Hawkes Bay

Held FORTNIGHTLY on THURSDAYS (during term time), first session for 2024 is Thursday 8th February. This group is run in conjunction with Jenny Kyle from Unique Kids Therapy.

Venue:

407 Hastings Street, Napier

From 9.30am – 11am

Uniquekidstherapy.com           

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 9.30-11am (term time), First session for 2024 is Thursday 1st Feb.  This group is run with the assistance of physiotherpist Kat Wyeth and ex NICU grandma and Karitane Nurse Pam Hatley.

Venue:

Johnsonville Community Center
3 Frankmore Avenue
Johnsonville

From 9.30am – 11am

Dunedin

Held on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY of every month, the first one for 2024 being Thursday 1st February.  This group is run in conjunction with the School of Physiotherapy, South Dunedin Community Network and registered physiotherapist Donna Smith.

Venue:

South Dunedin Community Network
278a King Edward Street
South Dunedin 9012

From 9.30am – 11am