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CrossNet is a registered charity led by volunteers and professionals who have been serving East Auckland for over 25 years (previously as The Sowers' Trust). We believe in community led initiatives and so we facilitate volunteers to work alongside professionals to provide the support needed to maintain a healthy community. Our slogan says it all: Community serving Community. Our experience is that, contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of volunteers who have a heart for the needs of their community. They just need to be organised, led and, when necessary, trained. That is the role of CrossNet.
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LATEST:
eXTEND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - RESILIENCE PROGRAMME We are excited about our newest initiative - a programme designed to support our youth in a time when mental health has been recognised as a national crisis. Click here to read more about this programme. Watch our promotional video (to the left) to learn more about this strategically important programme. |
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we support three sectors of the community:
YOUTH CrossNet has been heavily focused on youth work for over 25 years operating our COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKER programme. Through this initiative CrossNet has trained, supervised and supported 11 community youth workers, (partnering with local schools). Programmes include social events, leadership and life skill training, and one-on-one mentoring. Youth Workers are working towards a qualification in Community Service with Wellington Polytechnic. |
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PARENTS
When we work with youth we also connect with families. From time to time CrossNet has run special family events, parenting support programmes and a regular mother's support group. Our new eXTEND YOUTH RESILIENCE programme will connect with parents so that we can work together to support their children. Supporting families has always been an important part of the mission of CrossNet and, once again we see our role is to bring together and "network" parents with some of the great programmes and services available to parents. |
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SENIORS The trust operates one of the largest seniors programmes in the area which has been a feature of the community for nearly 30 years. The programme includes regular social events, pastoral care, advice services and crisis support. The Golden Age Coffee Club meets every week in Howick and a transport service is available to those in need. Highlights of these club gatherings include movies at the local cinema, BBQ at the beach, bus trips and the many great entertainers who attend. There's always good coffee and food and great social interaction. The club is run by a great team of volunteers. |
crossnet programmes
All programmes run by CrossNet are holistic in nature, providing social interaction, guidance and direction in life, and referral to specialist support when required.
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Time out - for mums
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