St Chads is about people having a good life. We support adults 18 and over to learn life- and work-ready skills, participate in the community and enjoy social interactions. You will find St Chads a special place to pursue your interests.
If you’re thinking of joining us, our first conversation is about your goals and interests and how you (and those who care about you) would like your life to look.
Find out more about ACC Living My Life supports here.
Find out more about our employment supports here.
Our programme changes with the seasons, but here’s a good idea of what a typical week looks like:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9-10.30am | -Rhythm & Music -Art -Kori kori tinana/Gym -Individual Placement | -Sewing -Art -Newsletter -Keep Rotorua Beautiful | -Music & Art -Library -Gardens -Woodwork | -Extended Learning -Memory Works -Brain & Body -Kori kori tinana/Gym | -Chimes -Roopu Kawhe/Coffee Club -Woodwork |
| 10.30-11am | Morning tea | Morning tea | Morning tea | Morning tea | Morning tea |
| 11am-12.30pm | -Choir -Art -Resource Shopping | -Grounds -Lifeskills -Podcasting -Karaoke -Kori kori tinana/Gym | -Woodwork -Zumba -Group Placement -Community Gardens | -Numeracy & Literacy -Perform. Techniques -Places of Interest -Ramble Group | -Client-led Fun -Art |
| 12.30-1.30pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Early finish |
| 1.30-3pm | -Out in the Community -Woodwork -Te Ao Māori | -Art -Dance -Volunteer placement | -Wellbeing -Sports -Swimming at Poly Pools -Photography | -Baking -Waiata Mai -Puzzles & Games -Offsite Fun | 1st Friday of the month: Zoom session |
The key areas we base our programmes on are:
- daily living skills
- education and learning
- communication
- vocational and work experience/skills
- recreation, leisure and socialisation
- exercise and fitness
- independence and choice.
Our Mission is simple: Independence, Choice and Participation. Every member has goals and dreams, and our team weave these individual goals into our programme along with core skills to enable a life with greater independence and choice as well as meaningful participation in every sphere of life.
Why don’t you come and have a look? No matter what you want your life to look like, we provide a variety of individual and group supports to help you reach your potential. We look forward to meeting you and hearing what a good life looks like to you.
Set up an appointment with our General Manager, Kathyrn Curran, by phoning 07 347 8515 or contact us on the form below.