Te tohatoha i ngā mōhiotanga whakatipuranga
The Sharing of Generational Knowledge
The SuperGrans SuperSkills Network is a collective of 11 agencies across New Zealand who through Whānau mentors, share our knowledge and skills with the people in our communities through the concept of Kaitiaki mentoring, this is the sharing of generational knowledge. Our purpose is to engage and empower people regardless of age to strengthen their own skills and knowledge and to gain the confidence to make changes that will benefit themselves, their whanau and the wider communities where they live.
At SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi we continute this Mahi through our values of;
Practical Wisdom - learning through shared experiences, stories and lived knowledge.
Realising Potential - Creating opportunities to grow, learn and thrive.
Mana Enhancing - Treating all people with respect and dignity.
Effective Relationships - Building strong trust-based collaborative partnerships.
Appreciating Diversity - Valuing every culture, background and identity
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Commitment - Honoring the principles of partnership, participation and protection including upholding our relationship with tangata whenua.
Upcoming events
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Mums and Bubs Group
October 3rd 10:00AM-11:30AM
Network with other mums in similar situations and explore parenting ideas. Learn about opportunities with online parenting platform, The Village and more! A small snack and fun childrens activity are provided.
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Tech/Phone Support Drop In
October 4th 11:00AM-1:00PM
Tablets and smartphones with touchscreens can be challanging especially navigating apps like Facebook, Emails, etc! We are here to help you work through your technology challenges with no judgement!
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Finding a Job Workshop
October 24th 1:00PM-3:00PM
This workshop will assist you to search and apply for a job in Christchurch. We will talk about the search, CV preparation, applying online for jobs and give you some tips and ideas to help you to win a great role
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Cooking On a Budget
October 24th 11:00AM-12:30AM
Understand pantry staples & essential kitchen tools, Learn how to shop on a budget, simple meal planning & prepping hacks, leftovers & zero-waste cooking, share some Kai and discuss tips and tricks for cooking on a budget.
Support our growth
Become a Volunteer:
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They are an integral part of the valuable service we provide to all our participants. Our volunteers have a wide range of skills and knowledge to share with their communities.
If you have skills to share, we want to hear about them! No need to be a Grandparent or even a female of a certain age - everyone is welcome here.
All volunteers are given a Position Description, so you are clear about your role and what is expected of you. You also receive training and ongoing mentoring and support. Our agencies have many opportunities for you to be involved, If you would like to volunteer, visit our Volunteers Page. Or use the application form below.
Or Make A Donation:
SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi relies on sponsors, we deeply appreciate the generosity of all our supporters who help enable us to serve our community more effectively in East Christchurch.
If you would like to support us by making a donation, there are several ways you can help. These include:
Donate finacially to SGSSO, you can do this directly into our bank account. 'SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi Charitable Trust' 02-0852-0121670-000 please use your surname and ’donation’ in the reference fields.
All donations over $5 are tax deductible if you would like a receipt please email your details to administrator@sgss.org.nz or you can phone us on 0273707728. Please contact us for any food item donations.
A Huge Thanks To Our Partners!
Interested in our services? or want to find out more on being a volunteer? Fill out some info below, let us know what you are after and one of our team will be in touch shortly!