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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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,…
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Volunteer Appreciation Morning at the Chris Ruth Centre in Ashburton
Today, we celebrated the dedicated volunteers of the Ashburton Community Garden with a special Appreciation Morning at the Ashburton Chris Ruth Centre! We’re so proud of Levon and the amazing individuals we support who volunteer at the community garden each week; Helping it thrive with their time, care, and green thumbs! A big thank you…
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Inclusive Art at the Ashburton Art Gallery
In the last year, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum has started an inclusive art session called the Able Art Collective. We have been enjoying going the Art Gallery and Museum and exploring the exhibits. We learn about the art on display and some art techniques we can use to create our own art. During…
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Caites Fundraising
As part of Caites goals she wanted to organise a fundraiser in support of the Chris Ruth Centre. Caite fundraised by bagging and selling lollies. She successfully raised $200 over the year, which Caite was happy to donate for a multi box for the virtual reality system that the Trust received at the start of the year. This multi box allows…
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Rick’s VR Experience
Rick has been enjoying the Rendever Virtual Reality headsets. Rick has never been keen to have anything on his head (he won’t wear a hat!) so for him to be engaged using the headset – even though it was for a short time, is awesome!
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…