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 95 + unique services and programmes are offered for all ages to improve the quality of life for the residents of Hamilton.
171+ community groups, clubs, organisations and individuals made over 2,364 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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Justice of the Peace Tuesdays 9am-11am
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Citizens Advice Clinics, Wed 10.30am- 12.30pm,
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Family Court Navigator (dates further in this booklet)
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Whanau Support Worker - family support
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Community Connection service
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Plunket outreach clinic
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Fruit/Vegetable co-op, bag for just $15, drop in on Wednesdays 10.45am - 5.30pm.
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Western Community Newspaper, bimonthly delivered to 19,000 homes
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Playgroups and children's programmes
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50+ events, trips, luncheons, activities
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Power Bill check, bring in your bill to make sure you are not paying more than you need too
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Western Wheels learner licence course
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Out West Radio Show - Fridays 11 am Free FM, listen on Spotify
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Youth activities, events, 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 computers
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Photocopying, printing and scanning,
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Table and chair hire
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Free fruit exchange
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Regular Triple One Care, Meditrain First Aid Courses
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Kaivolution Free Store, Monday, Thursday and Friday, starts right on 1pm
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Community development projects