Welcome to the Chris Ruth Centre
We provide a high quality and individualised community-oriented service for people over 18 years of age with complex needs.
We support individuals to complete meaningful activities, of their own choice, in a respectful and enjoyable way, which enhances their holistic programme as reinforced by the Enabling Good Lives principles.
Promoting a good life for adults with disabilities.
OUR MISSION – Valuing the uniqueness of each person, through enriching programmes, which are interwoven with community connections – whanaungatanga.
Enhancing opportunities, Embracing potential
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The Chris Ruth Centre- Winter Newsletter
Welcome to the Chris Ruth Centre latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Winter is officially here, and our centres have been busy making the most of the sunny winter days outdoors, whilst indoor activities have kept them occupied when the weather hasn’t been favourable. Check out each of our seven centres and their stories inside…
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Best Dressed for Book Character Day!
The Lamar Room had a book character dress up day at the centre, with the people we support dressing up as their favourite book character. The winner for best dressed was Charlotte with her dress up as the train conductor from Thomas the Tank Engine. Ka pai Charlotte, great effort!
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Caite’s Merch Store
Caite from CRC Hoon Hay One is a musician and has a interest in fashion. Caite has started a merchandise store which she has been working on with her uncle. Her merch store contains clothes that are AS Colour and made in Wellington with a high quality print, and are ethically sourced. If you are interested in…
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Junior and Logan having a go at TIMA Adaptive Sports
Junior and Logan from Hoon Hay One went to try TIMA Adaptive Sports, to find out more about it and give it a go. The people there were very welcoming and Junior was keen to go back to attend one of their hourly sessions. Lucas is also keen to check it out. To learn more about this…
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North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival
The Kaiapoi Chris Ruth Centre had an incredible day at the North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival at MainPower Stadium in Rangiora. There were lots of opportunities to keep everyone involved, no matter their abilities. There were sports wheelchairs for everyone to try. It was a great chance to experience basketball and even a fun game of…
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Special Events Canterbury Trust- Tea Dance
6 weeks to go until to our annual afternoon Tea Dance and you are cordially invited! Sunday 17th August 1pm – 4pmTempleton Community Centre. 64 Kirk Rd Templeton This year our theme is “Super Hero’s”! Come dressed as your favourite super hero or make your own one up!! Do come along for an afternoon of dancing to live music, facepainting,…
What We Do
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Enabling Good Lives
We embed the Enabling Good Lives Principles and aim to uphold these with the individuals whom we exist to serve.…
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Individualised Programmes
The overall philosophy and practice is to ensure people have interesting, full and meaningful lives. Our programmes have two major…
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School Leaver Transitioning
Transitioning From School To Day Activities. This can be a daunting process but we aim to make this as easy…