Since 1979 the WCC has been providing a wide range of support services, programmes, activities and events based from its two facilities at 46 Hyde ave and 108 Grandview Road.
Each year 90+ unique services and programmes are offered for all ages to improve the quality of life for the residents of Hamilton.
160+ community groups, clubs, organisations and individuals made over 2,000 bookings so its a busy vibrant place!
The centre at 46 Hyde ave is owned by the community and overseen by a board of community members elected at the AGM.
Some of the key things we do
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Community information hub
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Kaivolution Free Store - Monday to Friday from 1pm
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Financial Mentoring provided by Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust at the centre every Tuesday.
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Free legal advice
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Justice of the Peace – Tuesday mornings, 9am - 11am
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Whanau Support Worker - family support
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Plunket outreach clinic
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Fruit/veggie co-op,
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Western Community Newspaper
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Playgroups and children's programmes
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50+ events, trips, tai chi, luncheons, shopping
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Western Wheels learner licence course
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Out West Radio Show - Fridays 11am Free FM
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Youth activities and programmes, leadership development
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Holiday /after school programmes
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Community education and training
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Free public phone and computer
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Photocopying and scan to email,
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table and chair hire
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Free fruit and book exchange
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Registered kitchen
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Community development projects
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Working with community to find local solutions for our local issues & challenges
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and heaps, heaps more!