Group Support
He Waka Eke Noa | We’re All In This Together
Parenting is one of the most challenging and important jobs anyone can do, yet honest conversations about the many challenges and stresses we face can be rare – especially when a parent is struggling.
Our group support programme He Waka Eke Noa | We’re All In This Together, is designed to improve the wellbeing and resilience of parents by creating a strong peer support network. Our intention is that this environment can foster long-lasting community connections and friendships.
Together, the group will explore their parenting experiences, strengths, values and challenges to collectively develop strategies to enhance their wellbeing.
We charge a small fee of $35 for the full programme, which goes a small way towards contributing to our costs.
Mā te mahi tahi, ka tutuki ai. By working together, we can achieve our shared aspirations.
Ngā Kaupapa | Topics we’ll cover in He Waka Eke Noa:
Whakawhanaungatanga - Making connections and getting to know each other.
Te whare tapa whā - Exploration of the four cornerstones of health and wellbeing.
Ko wai au? - Who am I and how do I establish a strong sense of self?
Kōrerorero me ngā taunekeneke - Communication and relationships
Hauora kare ā-roto - Emotional health and managing emotions
He waka eke noa - We’re all in this together. Continuing group support
Ngā Kaiārahi | Our Facilitators
At He Waka Eke Noa, we prioritise the well-being and support of families. Central to our parent support group program are our amazing counsellors and co-facilitators.
Learn a little bit more about them and their approach to counselling below.
Nurture the Seed
Nurture the Seed Antenatal Program
Poipoia te kākano kia puawai | Nurture the seed and it will blossom
A counsellor-led, four-week antenatal group programme where the focus is on mental health to prevent or reduce perinatal depression and perinatal anxiety.
May 24th - June 14th, 1pm – 4pm
📍Johnsonville Punket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti Street, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
He Waka Eke Noa - Group Support - Term 3
This 7-week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Clinic on Fridays for 2 hours, starting on Friday 31 July and finishing on Friday 11 September 2026.
Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am, 31 July - 11 September 2026
Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of pēpi under one.
He aha te utu/cost: $35 (however, we don’t want cost to stop you from being able to attend this programme. If this cost is out of reach for you, please register and just let us know, as we are happy to waive this cost).
Here is what one māmā had to say following the programme: “I really enjoyed attending these sessions. Danni was a wonderful facilitator and gave us all space to share openly and honestly about our struggles. Thank you Danni, and Little Shadow, for giving us space to emotionally evolve as parents. And the snacks were appreciated too!”
If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, click on the button below to register. We would love for you and your pēpi to join us.
He Waka Eke Noa - Group Support - Term One
This seven-week programme will run in Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Plunket Clinic on Fridays for 2 hours, starting on Friday 16 January and finishing on Friday 13 March 2026.
Kī hea/Where: Johnsonville Plunket Rooms, 19 Rotoiti St, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Ā hea/When: Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am January 16 - 13 March 2026
Mō Wai/Who: Expectant parents and parents of pēpi under one.
He aha te utu/cost: $35 (however, we don’t want cost to stop you from being able to attend this programme. If this cost is out of reach for you, please register and just let us know, as we are happy to waive this cost).
Here is what one māmā had to say following the programme: “I really enjoyed attending these sessions. Danni was a wonderful facilitator and gave us all space to share openly and honestly about our struggles. Thank you Danni, and Little Shadow, for giving us space to emotionally evolve as parents. And the snacks were appreciated too!”
If you would like to learn strategies to improve your wellbeing and resilience while connecting with other parents in the community, click on the button below to register. We would love for you and your pēpi to join us.