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 Lamar Room- Out and about in the city
The Chris Ruth Centre received funding this year from the Roy Owen Dixey Trust for activities and experiences for each CRC Centre to take out the people we support. Some of the activities so far for the Lamar Room are a scavenger hunt, Mega Air, Hydro-slides, Tram rides, nails and a Jolt concert, with more…
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2025 WorkWell Measles Awareness
There have been recent cases of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand. In order to raise workplace awareness about this illness, below is a Workplace Measles Awareness flyer produced by WorkWell.
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Sewing projects at the Kaiapoi Centre
The Kaiapoi Centre has been making the most of the new overlocker donated by the Harcourts Foundation and local branch- Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Jayden has made himself a set of pajamas! Ka pai Jayden great effort. The Centre has also been repurposing old towels and giving them a new purpose!
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Rendever Case Study
The Chris Ruth Centre has been fortunate to have received funding at the start of the year from New Zealand Community Trust for a Rendever Virtual Reality set for the Chris Ruth centres to share. The centres have two week blocks on rotation with the VR system. The staff have provided regular updates and important…
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Latest Quarterly Newsletter- Spring Edition
Kia Ora and welcome to the Chris Ruth Centre latest edition of our quarterly newsletter- Spring Edition. With the warmer weather the centres have been making the most of the spring days and getting outside and exploring the area! Check out each of our seven centres and their stories inside the latest edition! Enjoy the long…
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SECT’s Annual Christmas Ball
We are excited to let you know that tickets to SECT’s Annual Christmas Ball are up! As always spaces are limited and with 8 weeks to go we suggest you get in quick! It is sure to be a night of elegance – dazzle us with your finest dress or sleekest suit because it is…
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…