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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Participants wanted for UC research study
Yoyo Ma is a master student working with Amy Harpur, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Canterbury, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand. She is recruiting participants for an important human behaviour in fire research study. Yoyo is researching building evacuation challenges faced by people with mobility impairments in Aotearoa New Zealand. This study has
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The tale of two plays
The Bishopdale Chris Ruth Centre set themselves a challenge to split into two teams and prepare and perform a short play in the afternoon. The plays were ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and the ‘Jungle Book’. This involved supporting people to make props and rehearse before performing it for each other on the same day! The
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Jolt in Rarotonga
Jolt is heading to Rarotonga in May to teach! There are currently no inclusive dance programmes in Rarotonga and the Jolt leaders will be working with Nukutere School Inclusive unit, Autism Cook Islands and the Creative Centre to create their own specific dance classes. They are running a Boosted campaign to cover flights, accommodation and
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Sockburn having fun at Tee Ball
The Sockburn Centre look forward to their weekly game of tee ball at Canterbury Softball. The team- named the Sockburn Saints, have received lots of positive feedback from other teams regarding their fun, can-do attitude. Several teams have mentioned that they look forward to playing against the Sockburn Saints because of the positive vibe they
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Fun day at Glenlothian Farm
The Bishopdale Chris Ruth Centre recently went out to Glenlothian Farm in West Melton to have a look at their rare animal breeds. They got to see the animals up close, feed them and give them a pat! They had such a wonderful time out there and are definitely keen to go back again soon!
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Rangiora Baptist Church Disability Dance
An evening for people with disabilities, carers and friends. WHEN: Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May TIME: 7pm – 9.45pm WHERE: Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora.
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…