Parenting Support Resources

By Kristen Ferguson | Posted: Thursday February 20, 2025

At Kaikorai Primary, we recognise that parenting can be both rewarding and challenging.

To support you, we've compiled a list of local resources, courses, and support groups available in Dunedin.

Calm Minds Parent Group for children with anxiety - see attached flyer

Parenting Through Separation Course - see attached flyer

Catholic Social Services - see attached flyer

Parent to Parent - Otago

Parenting Place

Presbyterian Support Otago – Incredible Years Programme
A 14-week program offering practical suggestions for parents to handle everyday family situations and strategies to manage challenging behaviours while building positive relationships.

Fern Collective - An organisation supporting neurodiverse children and families
Weekly Schedule is as follows:

Monday:

Drop in Service/Full Day: 9am-3pm

Play Group: 1pm-3pm

Youth Group: 3.30-5pm

Tuesday:

Youth Group: 3.30pm-5pm

Wednesday:

Youth Group: 3.30pm-5pm

Outdoor Group: 3.30-6pm

Teen Group: 6pm-8pm

Friday:

Drop in Service/Full Day 9am-3pm

Outdoor Group: 10am-1pm

Play Group: 1pm-3pm

Youth Group: 3.30-5pm

Teen Group: 6 pm-8pm

Costs for each group are:

Play Group: $20+gst

Youth Group: $20+gst

Teen Group: $20+gst

Outdoor Group: $30+gst (or free if your child is attending all day)

Full Day: $30+gst

We at Fern Collective Ltd believe in nurturing mental wellness for all ages with practical tools, with a focus on the neurodiverse community.

Bridget Berry

0212782533

Fern Collective - Nurturing Mental Wellness

He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea. ~ A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish.

Image Gallery