Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust (formerly Whangamata Community Services Trust) is a one-stop social services shop providing whānau support, social work, domestic violence intervention, counselling, budgeting services, medical transport, advocacy, foodbank, a weekly community meal, community vehicle, youth support and an OSCAR school holiday programme for our local area.
We are the only local agency of its kind covering Whangamata, Tairua, Pauanui, Hikuai, Onemana, Opoutere and Whiritoa. We depend fully on securing government contracts, funding grants, sponsorship, and donations to enable us to keep our doors open and to support our local community.
The Trust has grown and continues to grow and improve the range of services it provides, while adapting to meet the needs of our growing community, individuals, and whānau. We always endeavour to meet the needs of our community in a caring and confidential manner and by empowering clients to become self-reliant and resilient.
Clients can self-refer, or referrals can be made by the local schools, GP’s or other Social Service agencies.
Address: 505 Port Road, Whangamatā, 3620, New Zealand
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: 07 865 7065
A local community where individuals and whānau experience superior support and guidance on their journey to become resilient and self-reliant, now and into the future
Our charitable purpose/kaupapa is to develop and maintain services to meet the social needs of Whangamatā and adjacent communities.
