Community Services

Support

Community Training and Networking

Training seminars and networking opportunities are organised around relevant community needs.

Community Information Sharing and Networking Forums

Regular forums are held in the following sectors:

• youth suppport
• older people
• disability
• migrants and regugees
• community safety

Group Planning and Development

Free assistance, advice and facilitation services for groups developing strategic, annual, and funding plans.

Community Houses

Low cost meeting and office space for community groups.

Rates Reductions

For community groups that own properties.

Free Photocopying

100 free photocopies per month for non profit community groups.

Promotional Support

Large roadside and community bill boards available.

Community Resources  

A variety of funding, support, and information sharing resources are available to community groups, including:

 

Make It Work
The Upper Hutt City Council, as part of a project funded by the Ministry of Youth Development, has developed a resource for employers of young people, called Making It Work (pdf 2M).
 
The toolkit also contains Information Sheets for employers, a case study and contact details for a range of Youth Services.  If you would like a hard copy of the toolkit, please contact us.

Community Information Sheets
A series of community information sheets on areas of focus, including youth services, services for older people, disability support services, services for new New Zealanders, and early childhood education.  If you would like copies of the information sheets, please contact us.

Community Directory
A Directory of Community Groups and Agencies operating in Upper Hutt.