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.

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Each year 95 unique services and programmes are offered for all ages to improve the quality of life for the residents of Hamilton.

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154 community groups, clubs, organisations, schools, churches and individuals made over 2,400 bookings so its a busy vibrant place!

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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​

• Community information hub

• Kaivolution Free Store  - Monday to Friday 12pm

• Free legal advice

• Justice of the Peace – Tuesday mornings, 9am - 11am

• Whanau Support Worker - family support

• Plunket outreach clinic

• Fruit/veggie co-op, 

• Western Community Newspaper 

• Playgroups and children's programmes

• 50+ events, trips, tai chi, luncheons, shopping

• Western Wheels learner licence course 

• Western Community Centre Radio Show - Fridays 10.30am Free FM 

• Youth activities and programmes, leadership development

• Holiday /after school programmes

• Community education and training

• Free public phone and computer

• Photocopying and scan to email,

• table and chair hire

• Free fruit and book exchange

• Registered kitchen

• Community development projects 

• Working with community to find local solutions for our local issues & challenges 

• and heaps, heaps more!