Welcome to Te Puna Waiora / Desert Spring Community Centre

Our Vision 
​To help create healthy communities and environments through education programs that equip and inspire whanau with skills and knowledge to make good decisions.
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​To help whanau to have the best life at home that they can, to manage finances effectively, to build self-esteem and to gain employment.
​The work of Desert Spring is inspired by Jesus’ life and message.  ​
LEARNING TOGETHER & SUPPORTING WHANAU - all courses run every term
​Opportunities to learn together. Sharing our knowledge and skills.
Building Awesome Whaanau course Positive – Practical – Fun
For parents, Grandparents, caregivers raising children age 0-12
6 week course runs every term
Wednesday's 10am - 12noon

​Te Reo Maori classes
Thursday's 1-3pm

Learner and Restricted License preparation courses
Run every term in the school holidays.
​Phone 07 8552728 or or text  027 8552728 to register.

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Financial Mentoring
Support with budgeting and finances.
Available  Tuesday to Friday.
Drop in, phone  07 8552728 or text 027 8552728 to make an appointment.

Foodbank
We are an agent for the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank.
Drop in to apply before 12:30pm Tuesday  to  Friday.
WINZ letter required or referral from a Financial Mentor.
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Te kete Aronui - Scone & Craft Tuesday
Tuesday's during term time 10am-12noon
Fresh scones, art and craft.
Learn, make, sell
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Building Awesome Whaanau Course
For parents, Grandparents, caregivers raising children age 0-12
6 week course runs every term
Phone or text 855 2728 or 027 855 2728 to register

CHOICE Programme
Social and emotional wellbeing programme for 7-12 year olds

Hauora Wellbeing Workshop
Every term

Home Hygiene Workshop
Every term
Desert Spring Community Centre
Families Together Creating a Healthy Community and Environment
408 Peachgrove Rd, Fairfield, Hamilton 3214

Phone: 07 855 2728
Mobile: 027 855 2728
Email​: [email protected]

OPEN HOURS
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
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