frequently asked questions
To help you out, below is a list of frequently asked questions:Questions that are asked by public
What are your operating hours?
Monday-Friday(Not opened public holidays)
8.30am to 5.00pm
Monday-Friday(Not opened public holidays)
8.30am to 5.00pm
Whats available at the community centre(Courses, Programmes, Events Etc)
We have Family support services, FREE pregnancy scans, after school & holiday pgroammes , Western Wheels Learner License, Midwife clinic, Plunket, Parenting courses – Blending Families, Tai-Chi, Children's Day, Low cost living expo, Counselling, Yummy Mummy’s support group, Kotahi Playgroup, Agriculture NZ classes, Hip-Hop Dance Classes, Western Stars programmes, Treats in the park,, access to JPs, Hamilton City Councillor clinics, Senior programmes and more……
We have Family support services, FREE pregnancy scans, after school & holiday pgroammes , Western Wheels Learner License, Midwife clinic, Plunket, Parenting courses – Blending Families, Tai-Chi, Children's Day, Low cost living expo, Counselling, Yummy Mummy’s support group, Kotahi Playgroup, Agriculture NZ classes, Hip-Hop Dance Classes, Western Stars programmes, Treats in the park,, access to JPs, Hamilton City Councillor clinics, Senior programmes and more……
What programmes are available for familys with children?
Western Stars Holiday programme & After school care programme, Western Stars Sports Programme, Community Family Support Worker (and budgeting assistance), Whanau Development Worker, Neighbourhood and Youth Advisors, Midwifery clinics, Plunket clinics, Family Events, Community Sports Equipment pool, Kotahi Playgroup, City West Activity Centre, fruit and vege co-op, community service hours completed
Western Stars Holiday programme & After school care programme, Western Stars Sports Programme, Community Family Support Worker (and budgeting assistance), Whanau Development Worker, Neighbourhood and Youth Advisors, Midwifery clinics, Plunket clinics, Family Events, Community Sports Equipment pool, Kotahi Playgroup, City West Activity Centre, fruit and vege co-op, community service hours completed
How much are the fruit and vege packs and what do we get in them?
Cost for fruit and vege packs $10.00.
The pack contains three fruit and three veges
Cost for fruit and vege packs $10.00.
The pack contains three fruit and three veges
Who do we contact if we see tagging?
0800 TAG BUSTERS (824 287)
0800 TAG BUSTERS (824 287)
When are the Network meetings and Where?
We have 5 network meetings a year at the Western Community Centre.
Time: 1.00pm till 2.15pm
Dates for 2009 are:
Monday 22 of February 2010
Monday 19 of April 2010
Monday 26 of July 2010
Monday 13 of September 2010
Monday 22 of November 2010
For more information Contact
Ioana Manu on 021 359 878
Ani Nock on 021 359 876
We have 5 network meetings a year at the Western Community Centre.
Time: 1.00pm till 2.15pm
Dates for 2009 are:
Monday 22 of February 2010
Monday 19 of April 2010
Monday 26 of July 2010
Monday 13 of September 2010
Monday 22 of November 2010
For more information Contact
Ioana Manu on 021 359 878
Ani Nock on 021 359 876
Do we offer any services for men?
We don’t run any services specifically for men but our family services, Health clinics, Events, Youth and children programmes, Senior services, ESOL, Neighbourhood support and Community Education are available to everyone regardless of gender. We also have a high turnout of male citizens to our Community Forums and a large majority of our volunteers are men.
We don’t run any services specifically for men but our family services, Health clinics, Events, Youth and children programmes, Senior services, ESOL, Neighbourhood support and Community Education are available to everyone regardless of gender. We also have a high turnout of male citizens to our Community Forums and a large majority of our volunteers are men.
What's available for Seniors?
Tai-Chi Every Tuesday and Friday 10.30-11.30am, $2 per class
Get Creative Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
Senior Bus Trips to be advised contact Aileen for more information
Senior Luncheons once a month
Senior Shopping Trips Contact Aileen for dates
Tai-Chi Every Tuesday and Friday 10.30-11.30am, $2 per class
Get Creative Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
Senior Bus Trips to be advised contact Aileen for more information
Senior Luncheons once a month
Senior Shopping Trips Contact Aileen for dates
Western Stars
How much does the Holiday programme cost for the week?
$70.00 Per child
$10* Late for late enrolments
* Late enrolments are unpaid enrolments or late enrolments after 5pm Thursday before the start date of the programme.
$70.00 Per child
$10* Late for late enrolments
* Late enrolments are unpaid enrolments or late enrolments after 5pm Thursday before the start date of the programme.
What time does the programme start and finish?
The holiday programme stars 8.30am and finishes at 5.00pm. Children are not accepted before 8.15am as we aren't open and will be setting up.
The holiday programme stars 8.30am and finishes at 5.00pm. Children are not accepted before 8.15am as we aren't open and will be setting up.
Where is the holiday programme based?
The programme is based at Hamilton's Fraser High School Gymnasium.
The programme is based at Hamilton's Fraser High School Gymnasium.
What do my children need to bring to the programme?
Children need to bring along Footwear, Sunhats, Sunscreen and a drink bottle each day of the programme. Children are required to bring along Morning tea, Afternoon tea and lunch.
Children need to bring along Footwear, Sunhats, Sunscreen and a drink bottle each day of the programme. Children are required to bring along Morning tea, Afternoon tea and lunch.
Does the programme run for one week or two weeks?
The programme only runs for the first week of school holidays.
The programme only runs for the first week of school holidays.
What if my child needs to take medication during the programme?
If your child needs to take medication during the programme a medication form needs to be filled out by the parent/caregiver to help us monitor his/her medication, ask our WCC reception for this form.
If your child needs to take medication during the programme a medication form needs to be filled out by the parent/caregiver to help us monitor his/her medication, ask our WCC reception for this form.
Do we run a After school care programme?
We have a After school care programme that is based at the WCC sports complex.
We have a After school care programme that is based at the WCC sports complex.