Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

29/10/2025

Time for another exciting update from our Transition from School to Community service!

Kaipau has been learning how to use the bus, choosing the right one to catch, reading the signs, swiping his Bee Card, and pressing the bell at the right stop.

Catching public transport can be a daunting task, but Kaipau is gaining confidence and valuable life skills that will support his independence beyond his school life.

Awesome stuff, Kaipau!
Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

26/10/2025

A spark of creativity and joy in every step.

Art and movement keep Waretini’s days buzzing with energy.
He enjoys different experiences and little adventures by exploring parks and places with friends and support workers.
Flashes of creativity and friendship bring excitement and happiness, as well as spontaneously busting out a tune or two whenever the moment strikes.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

22/10/2025

We’re back with another Transition from School to Community post!

Only this time we’re showing you what this service looks like in action.

Check out Luis, who’s in his final year and getting supportive work experience at Gun City + Fishing Napier.

He’s been folding clothes, cleaning, tagging products, and organising stock. Luis says, “this is my dream job”.

A big thank you to Jess, Aaron, and the team for supporting Luis and gifting him a fly-fishing rod and cap for his efforts!
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21/10/2025

Hey community friends! 🤗✨

19/10/2025

Get ready to move to the groove!

Crystal's boogying to the rhythm at Sit Be Fit, creating an infectious energy of pure delight and unconditional happiness.
Crystal loves expressing herself through dance and music, bringing her own spark, connection, and joy to every session.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

15/10/2025

Hey community friends! 🤗✨

Did you know we support students through our Transition from School to the Community service?

This service helps young people with disabilities who are funded under the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) in their last year of school.
We support them to learn skills for living, working, and joining in community activities. Our Community Support Facilitator works alongside the young person, their family, and school to plan what they want for their future: creating pathways towards independence, inclusion, and connection as they move from school to adulthood.

To support this journey, we’ve created an informative resource to help along the way. It’s designed not only for ORS funded students but also for any young person with a disability, their families, teachers, or natural supports, to ensure that nobody misses out on support they might need.

Click here to view this resource 👉 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:f39b8922-6533-4fa8-87f5-6ab3eae5718d

12/10/2025

While attending the centre John can explore, choose and participate in a range of activities he enjoys e.g. Corn hole, assembling LEGO pieces, or taking part in ten pin bowling.

These activities support his physical wellbeing; decision making and give him opportunities to interact with different people from the centre and within the Hastings community

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

08/10/2025

Habitat for Humanity Restore Op shop offers Danielle, Taylor, and Miki the opportunity to volunteer.

They learn how to serve customers, work well within a team, whilst also keeping the shop tidy and welcoming.

Volunteering helps them gain confidence, build connections in the community, and create new friendships along the way.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

05/10/2025

Aaron attends gym sessions with Adaptive Whakauru Tahi Charitable Trust, where he follows the trainer’s instructions and moves through different exercise stations alongside his peers.

These sessions boost his confidence, improve his fitness and wellbeing, and gives him a chance to connect with others in a supportive, friendly environment.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

01/10/2025

Emergency preparedness was a recent focus for the service users on learning how to stay ready for any situation.

Everyone listened attentively and explored what items belong in a Go Bag.

Hands-on learning like this helps build confidence and independence, making sure everyone feels equipped for unexpected situations.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

29/09/2025

Hey, community friends! 🤗✨

Earth Gardens Charitable Trust needs your empty sauce bottles to make the most of their harvest and share tasty goodness all year long.

👉Want to help? See below for more information!

Calling all sauce bottle savers! 🍑🥭

At Earth Gardens we love making the most of our harvest and today it’s plum sauce day! The only hitch… our bottle stash is running low.

If you’ve got clean glass sauce bottles (between 250ml – 500ml) tucked away in a cupboard, we’d love to give them a new life filled with our delicious preserves.

This is all part of our mahi - growing, harvesting, and preserving our produce so nothing goes to waste and our community gets to enjoy the goodness year-round.

👉 If you can help, please comment below or email us at staff@earthgardens.org.nz and we’ll be in touch to arrange getting them to us.

Ngā mihi nui for helping us keep the sauce flowing!

28/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Bronwyn as our new General Manager!

Her enthusiasm and expertise bring a fresh spark to our team.

We look forward to an exciting chapter of growth and opportunity under her leadership.